Economy
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Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond
Feb 01, 2025 8:58 am - New trade penalties against Canada, Mexico and China that President Donald Trump plans to impose Saturday represent an aggressive early move against America’s three largest trading partners, but at the risk of higher inflation and possible disruptions to the global economy.
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U.S. economy grows solid 2.3% from October to December, 2.8% for full year 2024
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Barrington Chamber to host economic summit Feb. 12Jan 29, 2025 1:04 pm - The State of the Greater Barrington Area Economic Summit will be held at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington.
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Fed expected to pause rate cuts as it begins to weigh Trump policies
Jan 27, 2025 8:18 am - Donald Trump’s return to the White House is overshadowing the Federal Reserve’s meeting this week, as policymakers begin to grapple with the way the president’s policies on trade, immigration and spending could reshape the economy and potentially stoke inflation.
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Fortune Brand Innovations expansion in Deerfield to add at minimum 400 new full-time jobsJan 24, 2025 7:09 pm - Fortune Brand Innovations will be staying in Deerfield with plans to consolidate U.S. operations in a single global headquarters and position itself for long-term growth.
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Trump’s inheriting a solid economy, making it harder to lower borrowing costs or inflation
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More Americans file for unemployment benefits last week, continuing claims highest in 3 years
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A rundown of Trump’s executive actions, from tariffs to immigration
Jan 21, 2025 8:06 am - President Donald Trump wasted no time announcing steps to implement many of his campaign pledges, including on immigration, energy, the military and federal workforce, ca...
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Trump is holding off on tariffs but betting Day 1 moves can cut energy prices and tame inflation
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Hot business trends in 2024 that will continue to shape 2025Jan 12, 2025 5:20 am - As we stride confidently into 2025, small businesses are navigating an exciting, challenging, and ever-changing landscape filled with challenges, opportunities, and groundbreaking innovations.