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What are tariffs and how do they work?

What are tariffs and how do they work?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tariffs are in the news at the moment. Here's what they are and what you need to know about them: Tariffs are a tax on imports Tariffs are typically charged as a percentage of the price a buyer pays a foreign seller.
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Colleges around the US cautiously navigate Trump's DEI crackdown

Colleges around the US cautiously navigate Trump's DEI crackdown

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In Boston, Northeastern University renamed a program for underrepresented students, emphasizing “belonging” for all.
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Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could mean higher inflation and economic disruption

Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could mean higher inflation and economic disruption

PALM BEACH, Fla.
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Why Nova Scotia MP Jaime Battiste dropped out of the Liberal leadership race

Why Nova Scotia MP Jaime Battiste dropped out of the Liberal leadership race

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia MP Jaime Battiste says his decision to drop out of the federal Liberal leadership race was partly motivated by a lack of money.
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Democrats to elect new leader as party struggles to repair brand

Democrats to elect new leader as party struggles to repair brand

OXON HILL, Md.
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Colleges around the US cautiously navigate Trump's DEI crackdown

Colleges around the US cautiously navigate Trump's DEI crackdown

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In Boston, Northeastern University renamed a program for underrepresented students, emphasizing “belonging” for all.
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Things to know about how Trump's policies target transgender people

Things to know about how Trump's policies target transgender people

President Donald Trump has targeted transgender and nonbinary people with a series of executive orders since he returned to office. He has done it with strong language.
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US aid agency is in upheaval during foreign assistance freeze and staff departures

US aid agency is in upheaval during foreign assistance freeze and staff departures

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump administration changes have upended the U.S.
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Health data, entire pages wiped from federal websites as Trump officials target 'gender ideology'

Health data, entire pages wiped from federal websites as Trump officials target 'gender ideology'

Public health data disappeared from websites, entire webpages went blank and employees erased pronouns from email signatures Friday as federal agencies scrambled to comply with a directive tied to President Donald Trump's order rolling back protectio
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Second federal judge orders temporary pause to Trump administration efforts to freeze funding

Second federal judge orders temporary pause to Trump administration efforts to freeze funding

BOSTON (AP) — A second federal judge on Friday ordered a temporary pause in Trump administration efforts to freeze federal funding in the latest twist over the spending of trillions of dollars in grants and loans.
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