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Mexico to begin talks with US on Monday over Trump tariff threat

Mexican Economy Minister Graciela Marquez said on Sunday she will meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Monday in Washington in the midst of growing trade tensions between the two nations. Continue Reading Below The planned meeting comes as President Trump threatened to impose a 5 percent tariff on all goods imported from Mexico […]

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How Fewer Chinese Grads in the US Will Hurt the Luxury Sector

Student life is often characterized by fastidious saving and bargain buys, but for most of the 370,000 Chinese enrolled in U.S. universities, frugality and cautious spending are of little concern. According to China’s Ministry of Education, 90 percent of students living abroad pay full-tuition using personal or family funds. They belong to China’s affluent second […]

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Antitrust probes of Amazon, Google could force industry shift even without legal action

The Trump administration’s heightened antitrust scrutiny of Amazon and Google could have a wide-reaching impact on the sector even if charges are not brought against two of the largest U.S. technology firms, former government officials, industry experts and attorneys tell FOX Business. Continue Reading Below Click Here: Sports Water Bottle Accessories Shares of both companies were […]

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Social Security benefits: 5 ways to increase your retirement checks

When it comes to preparing for a financially comfortable retirement, you're going to have to plan ahead. Continue Reading Below It's important to take advantage of your Social Security benefits, specifically. In order to boost your retirement income, you don't want to collect too early or make any major life decisions without considering the potential financial toll […]

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IKEA recreates ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Friends’ living rooms in ad campaign

IKEA is helping people decorate their living rooms to look like the ones seen in “The Simpsons,” “Stranger Things” and “Friends.” Continue Reading Below The Swedish furniture chain launched an ad campaign in the United Arab Emirates that brings to life the iconic living rooms that were featured in the popular TV shows. Titled “IKEA […]

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Trump’s Mexico tariffs will impact these US imports the most

President Trump on Thursday announced that he intends to impose 5 percent tariffs on goods from Mexico – one of the United States’ largest trading partners – in June, over the large number of illegal immigrants crossing into the U.S. at the southern border. Continue Reading Below U.S. goods and services trade with Mexico totaled […]

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Trade tensions create silver lining for American homebuyers

As President Trump threatens to impose tariffs on goods from Mexico – and potentially expand tariffs on China to an additional $300 billion worth of imports – experts are warning that consumers may pay the price of increased costs, but there is one area where Americans may be able to benefit. Continue Reading Below That […]

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Extreme weather in Midwest could impact your grocery bill

The extreme weather and record flooding that has been hammering the Plains and Midwest will likely impact everyone’s wallet. Continue Reading Below Eight states along the Mississippi have been hit by the longest stretch of flooding since the Great Flood of 1927. Across the grain belt, farm fields are flooded. This is already having a […]

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Global alcohol consumption declines 1.6% from year prior, analysis says

A new analysis found worldwide alcohol consumption declined 1.6 percent in 2018, compared to 2017. Continue Reading Below The analysis, published by IWSR, revealed that the consumption of whiskey and agave-based spirits grew but sales of wine and beer were down. The analysis also found that consumption of mixed drinks, such as cocktails, and cider grew. Alcoholic seltzer […]

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China blames US for trade war, says ‘nothing is agreed until everything is agreed’

China on Sunday blamed the United States for the trade war, vowing it would not back down and accused Washington of being an untrustworthy negotiator as tensions continue to escalate between the two countries. Continue Reading Below China released a policy paper that claimed the U.S. had backtracked three times during trade negotiations by implementing new […]

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