Economic Impact

Here's why Santa Cruz just added a soda tax, in defiance of a statewide ban
Santa Cruz enacts new soda tax, challenging industry influence


Business group says power outage in Spain caused €1.6bn in damages
Spain hit by €1.6B power outage, economy paralyzed

Bay Area tech workers thought their jobs were safe. Then the 'golden handcuffs' came off
Tech layoffs surge as major firms like Square, Meta, and Intel cut jobs amid economic shifts


Trump should meet with Main Street businessmen. They deserve it
Trump urged to prioritize small businesses in trade policy talks


Twelve states sue Trump over tariffs, claiming they’re ‘illegal’ and harmful to US economy
12 states sue Trump over tariffs, claim economic harm and legal overreach


Trump starts the clock for new tariffs to take effect
Trump hints at new tariffs, impacting global trade and economy


Kansas City has long been a federal hub. The pain from Trump's cuts is everywhere
Mass federal layoffs in Kansas City impact local jobs, services, and economy.

Everglades restoration would protect Florida Keys while scientists watch drought conditions
Early rains, infrastructure improvements save Florida Bay from sea-grass die-off

Famed AI researcher launches controversial startup to replace all human workers everywhere
Startup Mechanize sparks debate over AI-driven work automation plan.


Trump threatened Vietnam with a huge tariff. How's that going over in Little Saigon?
Trump's tariffs pause causes stir in Little Saigon, divides Vietnamese community.


Word of the Week: A brief history of Coachella — the festival and the place
Coachella 2024: Music, Celebrities, and Economic Boost Amid Desert Backdrop


Trump considers pausing his auto tariffs as the world economy endures whiplash
Trump considers auto tariff pause to aid supply chain adjustment

Democrats decry the 'chaos' of Trump's trade war but are OK with some tariffs
Democrats criticize Trump's chaotic tariffs, stress targeted approach

US small businesses tethered to China sell off inventory, cut jobs amid escalating trade war: sources
US-China trade war hits small businesses with soaring tariffs, job cuts looming


38 consumer startup founders lobby over Trump tariffs: One faces a surprise $200K bill
Female founders urge Trump to reconsider tariffs that threaten small businesses


Will tariffs threaten the diversity of L.A. menus? Spiking ingredient prices spiking have chefs scrambling
Tariffs threaten diversity in LA's immigrant food scene amid rising costs.


Trump's tariffs still risk inflation and recession amid China trade war, experts say
Trump's tariff pause sparks market rally; recession still looms with China duties at 145%


By raising duties on toys, President Trump is 'effectively waging a war on Christmas'
Trump tariffs disrupt holiday gift supply chain, toy makers face chaos


Will Trump tariffs cancel Christmas? Chinese makers of decorations report no orders
US Tariffs Halt Chinese Christmas Decor Orders, Impacting Jobs & Prices


Trump Pulls The Rug Out From Underneath West Virginia’s Coal Sector
US-China tariff war hits West Virginia coal, threatening jobs and economy.

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