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5 min readPresident Trump has imposed new tariffs of 10 to 12.5 percent on 59 countries plus the European Union, claiming those economies import goods produced with forced labor. The move comes after the Supreme Court struck down other tariffs earlier this year. The U.S. trade representative says the new tariffs cover countries responsible for 99 percent of all U.S. imports, though energy and some food products are exempt.
The administration sees tariffs as a way to strong-arm other countries during trade negotiations and maintains they will have long-term economic benefits. As NPR’s Daniel Kurtzleben reported, “plenty of economists would dispute that, but all in all, these are a gamble. They're asking voters to weigh a policy they might not like against what might happen in the future.”
State Department offers $15 million for information on Iranian conglomerate
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- 1 (00:04) **Trump Imposes New Tariffs on 59 Countries and EU** - President Trump announces 10-12.5% tariffs on countries responsible for 99% of U.S. imports, citing forced labor, after the Supreme Court struck down earlier tariffs; energy and some food products are exempted.
- 2 (01:00) **State Department Offers $15 Million for Info on Iranian Conglomerate** - The U.S. seeks details on the financial dealings of Bajou Pars (BJP), an Iranian business group tied to the weapons industry, offering rewards for information.
- 3 (02:08) **Justice Department Drops Subpoenas Against New York Times Journalists** - A federal judge questions the subpoenas over a story about a new Air Force One jet gifted by Qatar, citing procedural failures by the government.
- 4 (03:00) **Police Shooting in Madison, Wisconsin Investigated as Homicide** - Officers attempted to arrest Cory Reese, who fled on a bike and allegedly pulled a knife; a passerby's video shows police firing after Reese was on the ground.
- 5 (03:35) **Eli Lilly's New Obesity Drug Advances Toward FDA Approval** - Experimental drug retatrutide targets three hormones (GLP1, GIP, glucagon), showing significant weight loss in trials for patients with severe obesity or type 2 diabetes.
- 6 Standout Quotes
- 7 (02:42) "The federal court stepped up to defend the First Amendment and the rule of law." — David McCraw, lawyer for the New York Times, on the dropped subpoenas.
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