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Brazil’s government says it will buy some domestic products hit by Trump’s tariffs

Brazil’s government said on Monday it will buy several domestic products hit by the 50% higher U.S. tariffs, such as acai, coconut water, mangoes and Brazilian nuts — and that it will pay an “adequate” price for them. Coffee and beef did not make the cut, though they are also affected by the measures imposed by […]

AUG. 25, 2025

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Brazil’s government says it will buy some domestic products hit by Trump’s tariffs

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s government said on Monday it will buy several domestic products hit by the 50% higher U.S. tariffs, such as acai, coconut water, mangoes and Brazilian nuts — and that it will pay an “adequate” price for them. Coffee and beef did not make the cut, though they are also affected by […]

AUG. 25, 2025

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As AI becomes part of everyday life, it brings a hidden climate cost

Marissa Loewen first started using artificial intelligence in 2014 as a project management tool. She has autism and ADHD and said it helped immensely with organizing her thoughts. “We try to use it conscientiously though because we do realize that there is an impact on the environment,” she said. Her personal AI use isn’t unique […]

AUG. 22, 2025

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What to know about China’s new regulations on rare earths

China released new interim measures Friday tightening controls on mining and processing of rare earths that are used in many high-tech products including electric vehicles, smartphones and fighter jets. The rules released Friday by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology apply both to rare earths originating in China and those that are sent to China for […]

AUG. 22, 2025

Mortgage Rates
A "For Sale" sign is displayed outside a home on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
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Average rate on a 30-year mortgage holds steady at lowest level in nearly 10 months

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage held steady this week at its lowest level in nearly 10 months, an encouraging sign for prospective homebuyers who have been held back by stubbornly high home financing costs. The long-term rate was unchanged from last week at 6.58%, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year […]

AUG. 21, 2025

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US home sales rose in July as mortgage rates eased a bit and home prices grew more slowly

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in July as homebuyers were encouraged by a modest pullback in mortgage rates, slowing home price growth and the most properties on the market in over five years. Existing home sales rose 2% last month from June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.01 million units, the […]

AUG. 21, 2025

Brazil Lula Tariffs
Economy Minister Fernando Haddad, from left, Chamber of Deputies President Hugo Motta, Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senate President Davi Alcolumbte, pose for a group photo during a signing ceremony to enact the Sovereign Brazil Plan, an aid program to support companies affected by the 50% tariffs imposed on Brazilian products in the United States, at the Planalto presidential palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
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Brazil’s Lula announces $5.5 billion in credits for exporters hit by US tariffs

SAO PAULO (AP) — The Brazilian government on Wednesday unveiled a plan to support local companies affected by a 50% tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on several of the country’s exports. Dubbed “Sovereign Brazil,” the plan provides for a credit lifeline of 30 billion reais ($5.5 billion), among other measures. Hours later, U.S. Secretary of […]

AUG. 14, 2025

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Trump’s new tariffs go into effect as US economy shows signs of strain

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump began imposing higher import taxes on dozens of countries Thursday just as the economic fallout of his monthslong tariff threats has begun to cause visible damage to the U.S. economy. Just after midnight, goods from more than 60 countries and the European Union became subject to tariff rates of 10% or higher. Products […]

AUG. 8, 2025

Trump Tariffs
A worker stocks products at New India Bazar, where most merchandise is imported from India and Canada, on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Fremont, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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How India ended up facing steep US tariffs despite its strategic partnership

NEW DELHI (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed additional 25% tariff on India for its purchases of Russian oil, bringing the combined tariffs imposed by the United States on its ally to 50%. India has called the additional tariffs “unfortunate.” Trump’s Wednesday announcement came as India and the U.S. are still negotiating a trade deal that has faced […]

AUG. 7, 2025

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Trump’s planned 100% computer chip tariff sparks confusion among businesses and trading partners

President Donald Trump’s ambiguous plans for 100% tariffs on computer chips that aren’t made in the U.S. are stoking confusion among businesses and trading partners — boosting stocks for leading semiconductor companies while leaving smaller producers scrambling to understand the implications. “We are still waiting for official guidance,” said Limor Fried, founder and engineer at Adafruit Industries, […]

AUG. 7, 2025

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Trump announces Apple investing another $100 billion in US manufacturing

Apple CEO Tim Cook joined President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday to announce a commitment by the tech company to increase its investment in U.S. manufacturing by an additional $100 billion over the next four years. “This is a significant step toward the ultimate goal of ensuring that iPhones sold in the United States […]

AUG. 6, 2025

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