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AHA Calls on Congress to Shield Medical Supply Chains from Tariffs

According to a March 2025 survey of 200 health care industry experts, 82% said that they expect tariff-related expenses to raise hospital costs by up to 15% over the next six months.

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Burberry to Cut Nearly 20% of Workforce

Burberry expects the cuts — which will impact nearly 20% of its total workforce — to save the company roughly £100 million ($133 million) by 2027.

The True Cost of Tariffs Becomes Clear at U.S. Ports

When volumes slow at ports, the ripple effects are felt everywhere, from longshoremen getting fewer hours working on docks, to truck drivers who suddenly don't have any cargo to move.

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Tariffs Present an Opportunity — But First, You Need to Get Grounded in Reality

Gartner analyst Brian Whitlock recommends you actively manage the impact of tariffs and focus on taking market share from competitors.

Brian Whitlock, VP analyst, Gartner. Photo: Helen Atkinson

Tariff Concerns Cool U.S. Import Growth Late in April

Seaborne information technology imports fell by 4.8% year-over-year in the last two weeks of April, after increasing by 11.3% in March.

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U.S. and China Agree to Temporarily Slash Tariffs

The U.S. will temporarily reduce its 145% tariffs against China to 30% starting on May 14, while China will take its 125% tariffs against the U.S. down to 10%.

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Duffy Pitches Six New Air Traffic Control Centers After Mishaps

More than a dozen airport towers would be revamped, and the agency’s telecommunications network would be replaced with new fiber, wireless and satellite systems over the next three years.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Department of Transportation in Washington on May 8. Photographer: Samuel Corum/Bloomberg

Alarm Bells Sounded About Newark Air Traffic Control Months Ago

The April 28 loss of radar and radio at the air traffic site for about 90 seconds last week led to multiple controllers taking trauma leave from work, contributing to an ongoing “meltdown” at Newark.

Newark Liberty Airport in New Jersey. Photo: iStock/johnemac72

Survey: Tariffs a 'Slow Bleed on Profitability' for U.S. Manufacturing

Workforce reductions have been widespread across sectors, with 45% of companies reporting job cuts of 5-10% as a direct result of tariff-driven cost pressures.

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U.S. and China Agree to Meet in Geneva for Trade Talks

Both sides have claimed that the other has been eager to come to the table, and each have remained steadfast in their assertion that they will not back down in the face of economic pressure.

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Trump Halts U.S. Airstrikes on Houthis After Ceasefire Deal

The Houthis had initially agreed to cease its strikes against any ships without direct ties to Israel in late January, before resuming attacks in mid-March.

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Ford Braces for $1.5B Hit from Tariffs in 2025

Nearly 80% of the vehicles Ford sells in the U.S. were assembled in the country, but many models rely on a range of imported components.

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