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“No Tariffs on Sharing”: Tool Libraries Offer Resilience Amid Federal Chaos
As Trump imposes tariffs, tool libraries can serve as a sustainable alternative to consuming more products.
Trump Has Issued 8 “National Emergencies” Since Reentering the White House
Trump's many national emergency declarations take “misuse of this law to a new level," one critic said.
California Sues Trump Over Tariffs, Claiming They’ll Devastate the State Economy
“Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose the largest tax hike of our lifetime,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
A Majority of Americans Want Congress to Block Trump’s Tariffs — Poll
A bipartisan bill to put a congressional “check” on Trump's tariff powers faces steep odds of passage.
Bernie Sanders Demands a $17 Minimum Wage as Trump’s Tariffs Embarrass GOP
Hungry for an economic populism that challenges Trump, Democrats line up behind Sanders’s latest minimum wage push.
Adam Schiff Says Trump Should Face Insider Trading Inquiry Amid Tariff Actions
“Who in the administration knew about Trump's latest tariff flip flop ahead of time?” Schiff asked.
Trump’s Tariffs Buck the Global Neoliberal Order — But Still Serve the 1 Percent
Trump’s tariffs threaten to widen inequality in the US, making the rich richer and impoverishing the working class.
Trump Pushes Tariffs by Claiming Prices Are Down and “NO INFLATION” Will Happen
An analysis of Trump's tariffs shows they will cost the typical US family around $3,800 in extra spending per year.
Trump’s Tariffs Are a Ploy to Further Consolidate Power, Says Sen. Chris Murphy
Trump is using tariffs “to try to compel pledges of loyalty” from companies and industries in the US, Murphy says.
Democrats Sound Alarm Over Mass Layoffs Linked to Trump’s Tariffs
Stellantis announced temporary layoffs for 900 workers, citing conditions created by Trump's tariffs.