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TRUMP'S FARMER BAILOUT RAISES FEARS ABOUT TRADE WAR WINNERS AND LOSERS

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✍️ The US government is planning to provide relief to farmers, particularly soybean growers, who have been hurt by the trade war with China. However, other businesses affected by the tariffs have expressed frustration and feel left out.

👉 The US government is planning to provide relief to farmers, particularly soybean growers, who have been hurt by the trade war with China. 👉 The plan is a reprise of the bailout Trump extended to farmers hit by the trade wars of his first term. 👉 Other businesses, such as craft brewers and small manufacturers, have been affected by the tariffs and feel left out. 👉 The tariffs have raised costs for firms based in the US and alienated long-time customers overseas.

-- #JustinTurbeest #AlexisD'Amato #ChrisSwonger #ScottBreen #BradSmith #ChrisBarrett #MeganWyatt #MarkLegan #Hudson,Wisconsin #California #Canada #Illinois #Indiana #GraniteBay,California #business

NEW NORTH FOOTBALL COACH AARON EDWARDS AIMS TO 'MOVE THIS PROGRAM FORWARD'

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✍️ Aaron Edwards, a 35-year-old special education teacher and former assistant coach, has been hired as the new head coach of Terre Haute North High School's football team, replacing Michael Ghant.

👉 Aaron Edwards hired as new head coach of Terre Haute North High School's football team 👉 Edwards has a background in special education and coaching experience 👉 Aims to develop respectful, accountable young men 👉 Focused on discipline, attention to detail, and teamwork 👉 Will teach special education at Terre Haute North

-- #AaronEdwards #ChrisBarrett #MichaelGhant #AliaBlackburn #MarkRaetz #JasonSimmons #RussMann #TerreHauteNorthHighSchool #BenDavisHighSchool #Northview #UniversityofIndianapolis #Indianapolis #WTHI-TV #sports

POCONO MOUNTAINS VISITORS BUREAU RETURNS TO NASCAR XFINITY SERIES RACE WITH MORE ACTION

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✍️ The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau returns as the entitlement sponsor for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Pocono Raceway, with the race distance lengthened by 25 miles and 10 laps.

👉 The race distance has been lengthened by 25 miles and 10 laps 👉 The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau returns as entitlement sponsor for the fifth consecutive year 👉 The race will be broadcast live nationally on the CW, MRN, and SiriusXM Radio 👉 The Pocono Mountains region offers numerous attractions, events, and activities for visitors

-- #BenMay #ChrisBarrett #JoshShapiro #PoconoMountains #PoconoRaceway #NortheasternPennsylvania #CarbonCounty #MonroeCounty #PikeCounty #WayneCounty #sports

WHAT ARE RECIPROCAL TARIFFS, AND WHY DOES TRUMP WANT

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✍️ President Trump is set to announce a planned import tax blitz, including reciprocal tariffs, which some economists say could be hard to structure and drive up costs for US consumers and businesses.

👉 Reciprocal tariffs would impose the same tax on US imports that other countries charge on American exports 👉 Some economists argue that tit-for-tat tariffs with key trading partners could be administratively complex 👉 The White House may instead announce country-specific tariff rates calibrated to the trade imbalance with the US 👉 Reciprocal tariffs could result in the US taxing other nations' products at vastly different rates than they do ours 👉 Experts say reciprocal tariffs would mean added costs for US businesses, which in turn would likely raise consumer prices

-- #AlexJacquez #ScottBessent #KevinHassett #ChrisBarrett #MeganCerullo #UnitedStates #Germany #EuropeanUnion #Mexico #Vietnam #Ireland #China #Taiwan #Japan #SouthKorea #Canada #India #Thailand #Italy #Switzerland #Malaysia #Indonesia #France #Austria #Sweden #politics

WHAT AN ‘AMERICA FIRST’ DIET WOULD REALLY LOOK LIKE

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✍️ The article discusses the challenges of producing all food domestically in the US, highlighting the importance of imports, particularly from Mexico and Canada.

👉 The US relies heavily on imports, particularly from Mexico and Canada, for fresh produce and legumes. 👉 The US produces enough food to feed its population, but imports a significant amount of fresh produce and legumes. 👉 Tariffs on food imports could increase prices and reduce variety. 👉 An America First food system would require a complete overhaul of the country's agricultural priorities. 👉 Such a system would likely result in a less healthy diet.

-- #DonaldTrump #LuisRibera #ZachConrad #ChrisBarrett #RobertF.KennedyJr. #NicholasFlorko #YasminTayag #Mexico #Canada #Texas #California #Florida #Hawaii #William&Mary #CornellUniversity #food

IS ELON MUSK SERVING TWO MASTERS?

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✍️ Elon Musk's close ties to Donald Trump and China have raised concerns about his influence on US foreign policy and potential conflicts of interest.

👉 Musk's companies have significant business interests in China 👉 Musk has close relationships with Chinese leaders, including Xi Jinping 👉 Critics argue that Musk's actions could weaken the US and benefit China 👉 Musk's advocacy for the elimination of USAID has raised concerns about his influence on US foreign policy 👉 Musk's relationships with Trump and Chinese leaders have raised concerns about his ability to influence US policy

-- #ElonMusk #DonaldTrump #XiJinping #MichaelMcFaul #RonWyden #VivekRamaswamy #AndrewNatsios #ChrisBarrett #YunSun #China #Taiwan #UnitedStates #Shanghai #Russia #Uganda #politics

EX-DEV LEADER CHRIS BARRETT ACCUSES SONY/BUNGIE OF FIRING HIM TO AVOID A $45M PAYMENT

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✍️ Chris Barrett, a prominent game developer, was fired during the Me Too scandals that affected the game industry.

-- #ChrisBarrett #entertainment