Tag: economy
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The Tangled Web of Tariffs: Importers Bewildered by New Transshipment Tax
The Tangled Web of Tariffs: Importers Bewildered by New Transshipment Tax Washington’s latest trade gambit creates uncertainty and challenges for global supply chains. The world of international trade, already navigating a choppy sea of economic shifts and geopolitical tensions, has been thrown another curveball. The Trump administration, in a move that has left many importers…
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Crimson Tide Rising: Trump Administration Launches Dual Assault on Harvard, Citing Campus Crime and Patent Holdings
Crimson Tide Rising: Trump Administration Launches Dual Assault on Harvard, Citing Campus Crime and Patent Holdings Harvard Faces Unprecedented Scrutiny as Administration Links Campus Safety to International Student Visas and Unveils New Patent Investigation In a dramatic escalation of its ongoing pressure campaign, Trump administration officials have doubled down on their criticisms of Harvard University,…
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The Man Who Could Reshape the Fed: Stephen Miran’s Fleeting Tenure, Enduring Influence
The Man Who Could Reshape the Fed: Stephen Miran’s Fleeting Tenure, Enduring Influence A Temporary Appointee’s Potential to Sway Monetary Policy and Leadership at a Critical Juncture The hallowed halls of the Federal Reserve, bastion of American economic stability, are often characterized by measured pronouncements and carefully calibrated decisions. Yet, within these influential chambers, a…
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The Great Tariff Maze: Importers Caught in the Crosshairs of a New Transshipment Tax
The Great Tariff Maze: Importers Caught in the Crosshairs of a New Transshipment Tax A sweeping new tariff on goods routed through third countries leaves businesses baffled and bracing for disruption. The corridors of American commerce are abuzz with a new and unsettling development: the Trump administration has imposed a significant tariff on goods that…
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The Great Re-Return: Navigating the Untamed Wilds of Modern Business Travel
The Great Re-Return: Navigating the Untamed Wilds of Modern Business Travel Beyond the Cubicle: How the Pandemic Reshaped the Business Trip, One Expensable Coffee at a Time The drone of airport terminals, the hushed urgency of hotel lobbies, the lukewarm coffee in a convention center ballroom – for decades, these were the hallmarks of the…
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Navigating the Storm: Health Insurers Grapple with Mixed Fortunes and a Shifting Landscape
Navigating the Storm: Health Insurers Grapple with Mixed Fortunes and a Shifting Landscape As mid-year earnings reveal a complex picture, the industry faces rising costs, evolving member needs, and the looming specter of regulatory change. The hushed halls of the health insurance industry have been anything but quiet in recent weeks. As major players unfurled…
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From Trump’s Energy Hallways to California’s Power Lines: PG&E Taps Former DOE Official for Lobbying Push
From Trump’s Energy Hallways to California’s Power Lines: PG&E Taps Former DOE Official for Lobbying Push Navigating the intricate landscape of federal funding, the utility giant brings a seasoned Washington insider into its fold. Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E), the massive utility serving millions across California, has taken a significant step in bolstering its…
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The Tariff Tsunami: A New Front in the Political Battlefield
The Tariff Tsunami: A New Front in the Political Battlefield As global trade waters churn under Trump’s new levies, a familiar political fault line is being redrawn. The familiar political landscape, often defined by ideological divides on social issues or the size of government, is undergoing a seismic shift. The recent wave of tariffs enacted…