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As tariffs settle in, John Deere, one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of heavy farm equipment, continues to suffer financial losses due to tariff costs.
As tariffs settle in, John Deere, one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of heavy farm equipment, continues to suffer financial losses due to tariff costs.
 
The United States imported about $25.5 billion in furniture in 2024, up 7% over 2023.
 
Governor Gavin Newsom’s office appeared to mock the company in response.
 
Pres. Donald Trump’s 2025 tariffs are repeating the economic damage of the 2018 trade war, slashing U.S. farm exports, especially soybeans and pork, and driving up input costs for farmers
Pres. Donald Trump’s 2025 tariffs are repeating the economic damage of the 2018 trade war, slashing U.S. farm exports, especially soybeans and pork, and driving up input costs for farmers
 
In 2024, growth in 71 of North Carolina’s 100 counties contributed to a total of $36.7 billion in visitor spending statewide, up from the 2023 record of $35.6 billion.
In 2024, growth in 71 of North Carolina’s 100 counties contributed to a total of $36.7 billion in visitor spending statewide, up from the 2023 record of $35.6 billion.
 
Today Governor Josh Stein signed Executive Order 23, establishing the North Carolina Energy Policy Task Force to strengthen the state’s electricity infrastructure and energy affordability as demand increases.
Today Governor Josh Stein signed Executive Order 23, establishing the North Carolina Energy Policy Task Force to strengthen the state’s electricity infrastructure and energy affordability as demand increases.
 
Trump recinded waivers allowing California to impose harsh emissions standards.
Trump recinded waivers allowing California to impose harsh emissions standards.
 
A new study shows that out of 10 cities that are potential contenders to be the home of a Major League Baseball (MLB) team, Raleigh and Charlotte are strong contenders.
A new study shows that out of 10 cities that are potential contenders to be the home of a Major League Baseball (MLB) team, Raleigh and Charlotte are strong contenders.
 
The decision has been praised by pro-lifers as a "huge win."
 
Early in the morning of June 24, amid a blistering heat wave affecting most of the nation, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) granted a request from Duke Energy Carolinas by issuing an emergency order authorizing Duke to exceed environmental emissions levels if needed
Early in the morning of June 24, amid a blistering heat wave affecting most of the nation, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) granted a request from Duke Energy Carolinas by issuing an emergency order authorizing Duke to exceed environmental emissions levels if needed
 
Some Republicans see a path to electoral victory in courting organized labor. Others see a fool’s errand.
Some Republicans see a path to electoral victory in courting organized labor. Others see a fool’s errand.
 
A system of stable currency is vital to national and personal economic security.
A system of stable currency is vital to national and personal economic security.
 
“This is a really triumphant day for the people of the commonwealth and for the United States of America.”
“This is a really triumphant day for the people of the commonwealth and for the United States of America.”
 
Trump said trade talks have been going well with China and the European Union, which is the biggest bilateral trading partner of the U.S.
Trump said trade talks have been going well with China and the European Union, which is the biggest bilateral trading partner of the U.S.
 
Raleigh has emerged as a national leader in promoting a balanced lifestyle, recently ranking No. 4 in Coworking Cafe’s report on the Best US Cities for Work-Life Balance and Mental Health.
Raleigh has emerged as a national leader in promoting a balanced lifestyle, recently ranking No. 4 in Coworking Cafe’s report on the Best US Cities for Work-Life Balance and Mental Health.
 
New business creations, possible new jobs, and job deals falling through, added to a mixed week for job news for North Carolina this week.
New business creations, possible new jobs, and job deals falling through, added to a mixed week for job news for North Carolina this week.
 
North Carolina lawmakers have approved another substantial round of aid for western North Carolina communities still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, pushing total disaster relief funding above $2 billion.
North Carolina lawmakers have approved another substantial round of aid for western North Carolina communities still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, pushing total disaster relief funding above $2 billion.
 
USAID, foreign aid, and NPR are in the crosshairs.
 
'If the money is not flowing...there's less of an incentive to bring the drugs and the guns and some of the illicit activity up to the north.'
'If the money is not flowing...there's less of an incentive to bring the drugs and the guns and some of the illicit activity up to the north.'
 
"I don't think that you're going to see a big effect on the consumer in the U.S."
 
"It's going to be a busy April, May, maybe into June," said the Treasury Secretary.
 
"We do not want TikTok to ‘go dark.’ We look forward to working with TikTok and China to close the Deal."
"We do not want TikTok to ‘go dark.’ We look forward to working with TikTok and China to close the Deal."
 
A coalition of organizations is urging Congress to terminate the subsidies associated with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the elements of the Green New Deal it codified in policy.
A coalition of organizations is urging Congress to terminate the subsidies associated with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the elements of the Green New Deal it codified in policy.
 
The U.S. Digital Service hired from the porn industry and a gender studies department, building a legion of queer activists. Now it's DOGE.
The U.S. Digital Service hired from the porn industry and a gender studies department, building a legion of queer activists. Now it's DOGE.
 
Trump will likely speak to Chinese President Xi Jinping later on Tuesday.
 
President Trump order aims to unwind last-minute union agreements signed by Biden
 
One journalist reacted by saying, "This is clever marketing."
 
Economic Development Handicapped By Zoning
 
“TikTok has immense potential, not just as a tool for creators but as a driver of meaningful economic and social impact."
“TikTok has immense potential, not just as a tool for creators but as a driver of meaningful economic and social impact."
 
Walgreens could "enter the dangerous spiral of being an ever-shrinking business.”
Walgreens could "enter the dangerous spiral of being an ever-shrinking business.”
 
An Axios reporter rushed to the defense of Vice President Kamala Harris’ heavily criticized proposal to control grocery prices on Tuesday, but her article was hit by a community note on X that provided some important context.
An Axios reporter rushed to the defense of Vice President Kamala Harris’ heavily criticized proposal to control grocery prices on Tuesday, but her article was hit by a community note on X that provided some important context.
 
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