Biden’s China tariff threats are more bark than bite, economists say

Biden’s China tariff threats are more bark than bite, economists say

U.S. President Joe Biden attends a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Filoli Estate on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Woodside, California, United States, November 15, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque Kevin Lamarque | Reuters The Biden administration this week sent several signals of a toughened U.S. economic strategy…

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U.S. economy world’s best; Trump claims ‘cesspool.’ Data is clear

U.S. economy world’s best; Trump claims ‘cesspool.’ Data is clear

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the U.S. economy and his administration’s efforts to improve the American economy during his visit to Flex LTD, a factory that makes solar energy microinverters, in West Columbia, South Carolina, U.S., July 6, 2023 Revitalize manufacturing. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters President Joe Biden is struggling to convince inflation-weary…

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Lawmakers, stakeholders coalition against de minimis import loophole

Lawmakers, stakeholders coalition against de minimis import loophole

WASHINGTON – Labor unions, domestic manufacturers, business associations and other advocacy organizations announced a bipartisan coalition Wednesday to close an import loophole that is allowing billions of untaxed goods into the United States “The coalition we have assembled is evidence of the growing pressure to close the de minimis gap,” said Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore….

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FinCEN on ‘full court press’ to spread awareness of new business registry rules

FinCEN on ‘full court press’ to spread awareness of new business registry rules

Brian Nelson, U.S. Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Crimes, during a House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington, DC, USA, on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The hearing is titled “Oversight of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN ). ) and the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI).” Graeme Sloan | Bloomberg |…

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FCC to vote in March on rules for ‘all-in’ cable and satellite pricing

FCC to vote in March on rules for ‘all-in’ cable and satellite pricing

Signage is seen at the Federal Communications Commission headquarters in Washington, DC Andrew Kelly | Reuters WASHINGTON – A federal consumer watchdog said Wednesday that it will vote on rules requiring cable and satellite providers to display a “flat rate” for video programming on consumer bills and promotional materials. The Federal Communications Commission’s final rules…

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FCC finalizes rules for ‘all-in’ cable and satellite pricing

FCC finalizes rules for ‘all-in’ cable and satellite pricing

Signage is seen at the Federal Communications Commission headquarters in Washington, DC Andrew Kelly | Reuters WASHINGTON – A federal consumer watchdog said Wednesday that it has adopted rules requiring cable and satellite providers to display a “flat rate” for video programming on consumer bills and promotional materials. The Federal Communications Commission’s final rules are…

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