Trump puts tariffs on canned beer imports

Trump puts tariffs on canned beer imports

Trump Proposes New Tariffs on Imported Canned Beer, Sparking Industry Backlash Washington, D.C. – Former President and 2024 Republican frontrunner Donald Trump has announced plans to impose new tariffs on imported canned beer if re-elected, framing the move as a way to protect American brewers and manufacturing jobs. The proposal has drawn sharp criticism from…

UFC signs sponsorship deal with Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta

UFC signs sponsorship deal with Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta

As of my latest knowledge, there hasn’t been an official announcement confirming a UFC sponsorship deal with Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta (Facebook, Instagram, Threads, or Reality Labs). However, there are strong indications of a growing relationship between the UFC and Meta, fueled by: 1. Zuckerberg’s Public UFC Fandom 2. Meta’s Existing UFC Partnerships 3. Why This…

Airline stocks slide as concerns grow over consumer travel

Airline stocks slide as concerns grow over consumer travel

Airline Stocks Slide as Concerns Grow Over Consumer Travel Appetite New York, April 1, 2025 – Airline stocks took a nosedive on Tuesday as Wall Street grappled with mounting fears of weakening consumer travel demand, casting a shadow over a sector that had been riding high just months ago. The sell-off, triggered by a cocktail…

GM, Stellantis shares fall after Trump’s auto tariff announcement

GM, Stellantis shares fall after Trump’s auto tariff announcement

GM and Stellantis Shares Fall After Trump’s Auto Tariff Announcement Stock prices for General Motors (GM) and Stellantis take a significant dip following former President Trump’s recent proposal to impose tariffs on foreign-made vehicles, sparking concern among industry analysts and investors. Shares of General Motors (GM) and Stellantis plummeted in the wake of former President…

Germany lashes out at Trump’s levy on U.S. car imports

Germany lashes out at Trump’s levy on U.S. car imports

Germany Lashes Out at Trump’s Levy on U.S. Car Imports In a sharp escalation of transatlantic tensions, Germany has voiced strong opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent proposal to impose steep levies on American car imports. The move, which Trump has framed as a means to bolster domestic manufacturing and protect national security, has…

Will trimming the federal workforce make a dent in government bloat?

Will trimming the federal workforce make a dent in government bloat?

Will Trimming the Federal Workforce Make a Dent in Government Bloat? In recent years, calls for reducing the size of the federal workforce have gained momentum, with the argument that a leaner government would be more efficient, cost-effective, and responsive to taxpayers. But does trimming the federal workforce truly address the problem of government “bloat,”…

Eli Lilly to release weight loss pill orforglipron trial data

Eli Lilly to release weight loss pill orforglipron trial data

Eli Lilly to Unveil Trial Data for Oral Weight Loss Drug Orforglipron [City, Date] – Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is set to release highly anticipated clinical trial data for its experimental oral weight loss drug, orforglipron, as the race to dominate the booming obesity treatment market intensifies. The upcoming data could position the company as…

Zepbound copycats remain online despite FDA ban 2025

Zepbound copycats remain online despite FDA ban 2025

Zepbound Copycats Persist Online Despite FDA Ban March 21, 2025 — Despite a recent ban by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Zepbound, a weight loss medication linked to dangerous side effects, copies of the drug continue to surface online, raising concerns about consumer safety. The FDA’s action aimed to protect individuals from…

Retail sales increased 0.2% in February, less than expected; ex-autos up 0.3%, meeting estimate

Retail sales increased 0.2% in February, less than expected; ex-autos up 0.3%, meeting estimate

Shoppers spent at a slower than anticipated tempo in February, although underlying readings indicated that gross sales nonetheless grew at a strong tempo regardless of worries over an financial slowdown and rising inflation. Retail gross sales elevated 0.2% on the month, higher than the downwardly revised decline of 1.2% the prior month however under the…

Treasury Secretary Bessent: Trump Administration Steers U.S. Away from Financial Crisis

Treasury Secretary Bessent: Trump Administration Steers U.S. Away from Financial Crisis

Washington, D.C. – March 16, 2025Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered an optimistic assessment of the Trump administration’s economic strategy during an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press today, asserting that decisive policy shifts are preventing an impending financial crisis. Bessent, a seasoned economist and hedge fund veteran, credited the administration’s focus on sustainable fiscal policies…