Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Union Responds To Harley-Davidson Decision To Move Some Work Overseas

Union Responds To Harley-Davidson Decision To Move Some Work Overseas
Noel King talks to Joe Capra, of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Local 176, about how the move to avoid EU tariffs will impact union members at the Kansas City plant.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : To Avoid EU Tariffs, Harley-Davidson Will Move Some Work Overseas

To Avoid EU Tariffs, Harley-Davidson Will Move Some Work Overseas
The EU tariffs follow President Trump's recent 25 percent tariffs on metals. Europe accounts for about 17 percent of Harley-Davidson's sales — France and Germany are its biggest markets.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : One Big Thing: An Interview With Mike Allen

One Big Thing: An Interview With Mike Allen
Get some situational awareness.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Casualty Of Trade Tensions: Harley-Davidson Shifting More Production Overseas

Casualty Of Trade Tensions: Harley-Davidson Shifting More Production Overseas
Harley-Davidson says new tariffs from the European Union are prompting the company to shift production of motorcycles sold in Europe overseas. The EU tariffs were in response to U.S. tariffs.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : How A Small Business Is Handling Steel Tariffs

How A Small Business Is Handling Steel Tariffs
Scott Simon speaks to Jeff Padnos, a small business owner in Michigan, about how recent U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum are affecting his family's scrap recycling business.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Reporter John Carreyrou On The 'Bad Blood' Of Theranos

Reporter John Carreyrou On The 'Bad Blood' Of Theranos
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Wall Street Journal investigative reporter John Carreyrou about his new book, Bad Blood, which takes a deep look at the Theranos scandal.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : What The Supreme Court's Tax Decision Means For South Dakota

What The Supreme Court's Tax Decision Means For South Dakota
A Supreme Court ruling this past week could change how online retailers get taxed. NPR's Scott Simon talks with South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, who argued the case in front of the court.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Large Methane Leaks Threaten Perception Of 'Clean' Natural Gas

Large Methane Leaks Threaten Perception Of 'Clean' Natural Gas
A new study finds that oil and gas operations are leaking 60 percent more methane than previously reported by the federal government.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Emails Raise Questions About Interior Secretary Zinke's Link With Oil Executive

Emails Raise Questions About Interior Secretary Zinke's Link With Oil Executive
Congressional Democrats and a public watchdog group are calling for an ethics investigation into the secretary over a land deal between the Zinke family and oil and gas company Halliburton.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : EU Tariffs Take Effect, Retaliating For Trump's Taxes On Imported Steel And Aluminum

EU Tariffs Take Effect, Retaliating For Trump's Taxes On Imported Steel And Aluminum
More than $3 billion worth of U.S. goods — from bourbon and peanut butter to Harley Davidson motorcycles — are now under a 25 percent tariff in Europe.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : EU Begins Tariffs On U.S. Goods

EU Begins Tariffs On U.S. Goods
On Friday, the European Union starts imposing retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, from steel and aluminum to orange juice and bourbon.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Supreme Court Rules That Online Sellers May Collect State Sales Taxes On Purchases

Supreme Court Rules That Online Sellers May Collect State Sales Taxes On Purchases
NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg discusses what the Supreme Court's ruling on online shopping means for sellers and state revenues.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : With Billions At Stake, Supreme Court Rules States May Tax Online Retailers

With Billions At Stake, Supreme Court Rules States May Tax Online Retailers
The Supreme Court on... held that states may/may not impose sales tax on Internet retailers with no physical presence within the state.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Conservative Media Failed To Redefine Debate On Trump's Immigration Policy

Conservative Media Failed To Redefine Debate On Trump's Immigration Policy
Media outlets such as Fox News and Breitbart defended the president and his zero tolerance policy on the border. But the narrative began to unravel as it became clear Trump would reverse course.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Got Lobster? Trump's Steel Tariffs Threaten Trap Industry

Got Lobster? Trump's Steel Tariffs Threaten Trap Industry
The factory that makes wire mesh used in the majority of North American lobster traps says steel tariffs will spike the cost of their product, and lobstermen will bear the brunt of the higher prices.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Atul Gawande Named CEO Of Health Venture By Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan

Atul Gawande Named CEO Of Health Venture By Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan
A surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Gawande is probably best known for his work writing about how to improve quality and lower costs in health care.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : NBA Moves Into E-Sports

NBA Moves Into E-Sports
E-sports has doubled in size in the last three years and professional athletic associations are now getting more closely involved.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : D.C. Voters Back Measure To Raise Minimum Wage For Tipped Workers

D.C. Voters Back Measure To Raise Minimum Wage For Tipped Workers
Washington, D.C. voters have approved a ballot measure to gradually raise the minimum wage for tipped workers to $15 an hour.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : What Tariffs Mean For Markets

What Tariffs Mean For Markets
The Trump administration has dramatically escalated its trade dispute with China. NPR's David Greene talks with Stephen Moore, who has advised the Trump administration on economic policy.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : This Fashion Brand Grew On Instagram With Help Of Celebs, Relatable Models

This Fashion Brand Grew On Instagram With Help Of Celebs, Relatable Models
Fashion Nova was among the top-trending fashion brands online in 2017. How did a retailer with only five stores get so popular? Associating its brand with Cardi B and Kylie Jenner didn't hurt.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Stock Markets Drop Amid Escalating Tariff Threats

Stock Markets Drop Amid Escalating Tariff Threats
Global stock markets fell in response to President Trump's threats to add another layer of tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods. Trade tensions are leaving investors uncertain, analysts say.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : WHO Recognizes Gaming Disorder As A Mental Health Condition

WHO Recognizes Gaming Disorder As A Mental Health Condition
Gaming disorder, as in video games, is now an official mental health condition, according to the World Health Organization. But the idea of technology addiction is still controversial.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : U.S. Towns Along Canadian Border Are Caught Up In Tariff Dispute

U.S. Towns Along Canadian Border Are Caught Up In Tariff Dispute
With Canadian tariffs set to kick in on a range of products July 1, business leaders in a New York border city worry a decades-old economic partnership with Canada could unravel, costing U.S. jobs.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : 'Forbes': Wilbur Ross Confirms He Made False Stock Statement

'Forbes': Wilbur Ross Confirms He Made False Stock Statement
Steve Inskeep talks to Dan Alexander, a reporter with Forbes magazine about filings showing Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross still held $10 million worth of stock even after he'd promised to divest it.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : As Rural Towns Lose Population, They Can Learn To 'Shrink Smart'

As Rural Towns Lose Population, They Can Learn To 'Shrink Smart'
Most remote towns are shrinking, whether they like it or not. But if they take inspiration from industrial Eastern Europe after the Cold War, they can improve even as they get smaller.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : New 'LA Times' Owner Says He Wants To Compete For A National Audience

New 'LA Times' Owner Says He Wants To Compete For A National Audience
Patrick Soon-Shiong takes over the Los Angeles Times on Monday. He said he hopes it will be perceived "not just as a regional paper, but indeed a national paper and hopefully an international paper."

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Audi CEO Arrested In Connection With Volkswagen Emissions Scandal

Audi CEO Arrested In Connection With Volkswagen Emissions Scandal
German prosecutors reportedly said they feared that Rupert Stadler might attempt to suppress evidence. The head of Volkswagen's luxury car brand was taken into custody Monday morning.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : 'Cutting-Edge' Program For Children With Autism And ADHD Rests On Razor-Thin Evidence

'Cutting-Edge' Program For Children With Autism And ADHD Rests On Razor-Thin Evidence
With 113 locations in the U.S., Brain Balance says its drug-free approach has helped tens of thousands of children. But experts say there's insufficient proof for its effectiveness.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : 'LA Times' New Owner Plans To Compete With 'New York Times,' 'Washington Post'

'LA Times' New Owner Plans To Compete With 'New York Times,' 'Washington Post'
The Los Angeles Times has a new owner. Patrick Soon-Shiong takes over the paper, as well as the San Diego Union-Tribune and several community and suburban publications in a $590 million deal.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Zillow Data Used To Project Impact Of Sea Level Rise On Real Estate

Zillow Data Used To Project Impact Of Sea Level Rise On Real Estate
A study by the Union of Concerned Scientists examined how real estate values were affected in 23 coastal states. Florida has the most to lose, according to the research.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Results Of At-Home Genetic Tests For Health Can Be Hard To Interpret

Results Of At-Home Genetic Tests For Health Can Be Hard To Interpret
As home genetic testing continues to boom, more people are getting their DNA tested for health reasons. The tests may signal future disease, but there are many limitations that might falsely reassure.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Trump Hits China With Tariffs On $50 Billion Of Goods; China Says It Will Retaliate

Trump Hits China With Tariffs On $50 Billion Of Goods; China Says It Will Retaliate
President Trump imposes a 25 percent tariff on $50 billion of Chinese goods, saying the U.S. is targeting China's technology sector.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : News Brief: Report Criticizes Comey, Republicans To Vote On Immigration, Tariffs On China

News Brief: Report Criticizes Comey, Republicans To Vote On Immigration, Tariffs On China
Former FBI Director James Comey has been found insubordinate in his handling of the Clinton email investigation, but not biased. Also, House Republicans plan to vote next week on immigration bills.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : As Nuclear Struggles, A New Generation Of Engineers Is Motivated By Climate Change

As Nuclear Struggles, A New Generation Of Engineers Is Motivated By Climate Change
The number of people graduating with nuclear engineering degrees has more than tripled since 2001. Many say they are motivated by climate change.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Activists In Myanmar Say Facebook Needs To Do More To Quell Hate Speech

Activists In Myanmar Say Facebook Needs To Do More To Quell Hate Speech
"The risk of Facebook content sparking open violence is arguably nowhere higher right now than in Myanmar," six Myanmar organizations wrote in an open letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in April.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Elon Musk's Boring Company Will Build High-Speed Train To Chicago's O'Hare Airport

Elon Musk's Boring Company Will Build High-Speed Train To Chicago's O'Hare Airport
The train tunnel company will build and operate an "express service to transport people to O'Hare Airport from downtown in 12 minutes," Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : World Cup Begins Without The U.S. Men's Team

World Cup Begins Without The U.S. Men's Team
For the first time since 1986, the U.S. men didn't qualify. Officials say they are focused on getting the team back on the World Cup stage in four years.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Former Banker, Now Regulator Wants To Allow Banks To Make Payday-Style Loans

Former Banker, Now Regulator Wants To Allow Banks To Make Payday-Style Loans
Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting is a former bank executive testifying before Congress this week about reshaping some banking rules. He wants big banks to start making small-dollar loans.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : On The Verge Of Merge: The AT&T And Time Warner Story

On The Verge Of Merge: The AT&T And Time Warner Story
The AT&T and Time Warner merger was approved by a federal judge Tuesday afternoon.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Saudi Arabia's Ambitious Economic Overhaul Hinges On Reducing Its Oil 'Addiction'

Saudi Arabia's Ambitious Economic Overhaul Hinges On Reducing Its Oil 'Addiction'
The government has ambitious plans to diversify the oil kingdom — and that means revamping the world's biggest petroleum producer.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Sports Betting Starts In New Jersey After A Decade Of Legal Battles

Sports Betting Starts In New Jersey After A Decade Of Legal Battles
Sports betting has gone back and forth in court for a decade in New Jersey, the state central in the case before the U.S. Supreme Court last month. This week the governor signed a bill legalizing it.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Interest Rates Expected To Go Up, With More Hikes To Come

Interest Rates Expected To Go Up, With More Hikes To Come
The Fed has signaled that a total of three increases are likely in 2018. This would be the second. But, with unemployment low, the Fed could add more rate hikes to avoid sparking higher inflation.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Auto Parts Manufacturers Are Hurt By Tariffs, Rising Metal Prices

Auto Parts Manufacturers Are Hurt By Tariffs, Rising Metal Prices
The Trump administration says its tariffs on steel and aluminum are about protecting American industries and jobs. The auto parts industry is feeling the pinch of tariffs and metal prices.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Seattle Repeals Tax On Big Business After Opposition From Amazon, Starbucks

Seattle Repeals Tax On Big Business After Opposition From Amazon, Starbucks
The companies funded opposition to the tax that would have raised money to help with Seattle's ongoing homeless problem. Critics worried about homelessness growing despite millions spent already.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Judge Rejects DOJ Arguments, Approves AT&T-Time Warner Merger

Judge Rejects DOJ Arguments, Approves AT&T-Time Warner Merger
A federal judge has approved AT&T's $85 billion deal to acquire Time Warner. How will the decision impact other telecom and media giants, along with their customers?

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Meanwhile, Scott Pruitt …

Meanwhile, Scott Pruitt …
Greek yogurt, mattresses and environmental deregulation.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : For A True Taste Of South India, Try A Toddy Shop

For A True Taste Of South India, Try A Toddy Shop
Toddy is a type of palm wine made from the fermented sap of coconut flowers. But the best toddy shops in southwestern India are celebrated for the spicy, coconutty food they serve with the drink.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Ruling Expected Soon In AT&T/Time-Warner Merger Case

Ruling Expected Soon In AT&T/Time-Warner Merger Case
A federal judge will decide Tuesday whether AT&T may merge with Time-Warner. The Justice Department opposes the $85 billion deal, arguing it's bad for consumers.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Ivanka Trump And Jared Kushner Earned More Than $80 Million Last Year, Filings Show

Ivanka Trump And Jared Kushner Earned More Than $80 Million Last Year, Filings Show
Rent, royalties and the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. kept money flowing in 2017.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Entrepreneur Elon Musk Rolls Out A Hot New Product

Entrepreneur Elon Musk Rolls Out A Hot New Product
For $500, you can have your own flamethrower. About 20,000 people ordered one, and the supply sold out in days.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : More Than Half Of The Nation's Nuclear Power Plants Are At Risk Of Closing

More Than Half Of The Nation's Nuclear Power Plants Are At Risk Of Closing
The nuclear energy industry is having trouble competing against cheaper natural gas and renewable energy. So it's begun touting its low greenhouse gas emissions as it seeks public subsidies.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Investors Eager For Economic Opening Of North Korea

Investors Eager For Economic Opening Of North Korea
If North Korea agrees to open its economy, its reserve of natural resources, young population, and strategic location presents opportunities for foreign investors.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Public Housing Crisis Threatens Illinois River Town's Existence

Public Housing Crisis Threatens Illinois River Town's Existence
The fast-depopulating river town of Cairo in rural southern Illinois battles to stay viable. Residents say the federal government tried to push people out, rather than focus on reviving the economy.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Oil Industry Copes With Climate Impacts As Permafrost Thaws

Oil Industry Copes With Climate Impacts As Permafrost Thaws
Thawing permafrost in Alaska's Arctic is making it harder for oil companies to operate there. But a cottage industry has cropped up with new gadgets to help.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Cryptocurrencies Lose Billions In Value After An Exchange Is Hacked

Cryptocurrencies Lose Billions In Value After An Exchange Is Hacked
A hack in South Korea added to uncertainties in the virtual currency market, which saw a loss of well over $40 billion in cryptocurrencies' overall value.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : IHOP Becomes IHOb, The International House Of ... Burgers

IHOP Becomes IHOb, The International House Of ... Burgers
"We're flippin' from pancakes, pancakes, pancakes to burgers, burgers, burgers," the company announced on Monday,

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Republicans Are Divided Over Trump's Stance On Trade

Republicans Are Divided Over Trump's Stance On Trade
As Trump encounters pushback from international allies on tariffs, he's facing dissent from GOP lawmakers. Steve Inskeep talks to Matthew Continetti of the conservative The Washington Free Beacon.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Online Big Spenders Tend To Be Men, NPR-Marist Polls Shows

Online Big Spenders Tend To Be Men, NPR-Marist Polls Shows
Nearly 3 out of 10 online shoppers have taken the plunge to buy an item that costs $1,000 or more. Men are twice as likely as women to buy a big ticket item online, according to a new NPR/Marist poll.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Cal Fire Finds PG&E Equipment Responsible For Several Wildfires

Cal Fire Finds PG&E Equipment Responsible For Several Wildfires
California fire officials have blamed Pacific Gas and Electric Company power lines for wildfires that tore through Northern California in October.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : At G7 Summit, Trump Demands Changes To 'Unfair' Trade Policies

At G7 Summit, Trump Demands Changes To 'Unfair' Trade Policies
President Trump left the G7 summit early after railing against what he called 'unfair' trade practices.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : White House Economic Adviser: Canada's Trudeau 'Stabbed Us In The Back'

White House Economic Adviser: Canada's Trudeau 'Stabbed Us In The Back'
Larry Kudlow said President Trump was justified in deciding that the U.S. should not sign onto a joint statement made by the seven countries that attended the G-7 summit this weekend.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : A Steelworkers Union On Trump's Tariffs

A Steelworkers Union On Trump's Tariffs
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Granite City, Ill., steelworkers union president Dan Simmons about the jobs coming back to his city after President Trump's decision to impose tariffs on foreign steel.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : 'It Was Never About My Gender': NYSE's First Female President Thanks Her Trailblazers

'It Was Never About My Gender': NYSE's First Female President Thanks Her Trailblazers
Stacey Cunningham has been tapped as the first woman to head the New York Stock Exchange Group in its 226-year history. In her new role, she wants to bring more diversity to the male-dominated sector.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : From Craft Breweries To Cows

From Craft Breweries To Cows
In San Diego, 150 craft breweries produce a lot of waste. The largest breweries work with local farmers who take the spent grain as a nutritious boost for their cows' diets.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : As U.S. Flexes Its Muscles On Trade, Other Countries Are Beginning To Push Back

As U.S. Flexes Its Muscles On Trade, Other Countries Are Beginning To Push Back
This weekend's G-7 summit comes as the U.S. clashes with its biggest trading partners over tariffs. President Trump wants them to make big concessions, but he's encountering a lot of resistance.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Anthony Bourdain, Chef And Television Host, Has Died At 61

Anthony Bourdain, Chef And Television Host, Has Died At 61
"It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague," his employer, CNN, said in a statement. The network reported that the cause of death was suicide.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Trump Wants Russia Back In G-7

Trump Wants Russia Back In G-7
As he departed the White House for Canada and this weekend's summit of leading economic powers, President Trump said Moscow should be readmitted to the club.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Anthony Bourdain Has Died At 61, CNN Says

Anthony Bourdain Has Died At 61, CNN Says
"It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague," his employer, CNN, said in a statement. The network reported that the cause of death was suicide.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Amid Trade Dispute, G7 Summit Will Be 'Very Awkward,' Ambrose Says

Amid Trade Dispute, G7 Summit Will Be 'Very Awkward,' Ambrose Says
David Greene talks to Rona Ambrose, former leader of the Conservative Party of Canada who now sits on Canada's NAFTA advisory council, about the G7 summit that opens Friday in Quebec.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Would You Give Up Some Widely-Used Features On The Internet?

Would You Give Up Some Widely-Used Features On The Internet?
How about online maps, social media, web searching, email or video streaming? Many of these services are largely free to use, so it can be hard to assess exactly how much users think they're worth.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : President Trump Attends G-7 Meeting At A Time Of Great Tension

President Trump Attends G-7 Meeting At A Time Of Great Tension
On Friday, Trump heads to a meeting of U.S. economic allies in Canada. Those allies are angry with him over trade. After that meeting, Trump heads to Singapore to meet with North Korea's leader.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : International House Of Pancakes Is Going From IHOP To IHOb

International House Of Pancakes Is Going From IHOP To IHOb
The company says it will reveal on Monday what the "b" in IHOb stands for. Is it breakfast, brunch or biscuits? One report said it's burgers.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Morning News Brief

Morning News Brief
President Trump heads to Canada to meet with G7 allies, who are not happy with him because of trade disagreements. And, we spend a day in court with migrant parents whose children were taken by ICE.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Trump Likely To Get Chilly Reception At G-7 As Allies Bristle At U.S. Moves

Trump Likely To Get Chilly Reception At G-7 As Allies Bristle At U.S. Moves
President Trump's G-7 trip will take place as tensions rise between the United States and some of its closest allies, including French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Trump's Tariffs Worry A Small Steel City In Pennsylvania

Trump's Tariffs Worry A Small Steel City In Pennsylvania
A Russian-owned steel mill in Mercer County, Pa., is seeking an exemption from the tariffs. Some workers at the mill backed Trump but now fear their jobs could be in jeopardy because of his policies.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Worth The Whisk: How The Woman Behind Duke's Mayo Became A Tycoon

Worth The Whisk: How The Woman Behind Duke's Mayo Became A Tycoon
Long a Southern staple, Duke's Mayo is racking up converts among professional chefs across the U.S. But few know the surprising backstory of Eugenia Duke, the woman behind the century-old brand.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : One In 10 Workers Are Independent Contractors, Labor Department Says

One In 10 Workers Are Independent Contractors, Labor Department Says
It says last year, 10.1 percent of the workforce was independent contractors, down from 10.7 percent in 2005. Those figures appear to go against other surveys showing huge growth in contract work.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : He Started Vaping As A Teen And Now Says Juul Is 'Impossible To Let Go'

He Started Vaping As A Teen And Now Says Juul Is 'Impossible To Let Go'
Public health officials worry vaping is an emerging disaster that could reverse years of decline in smoking by young people. What's the latest evidence that e-cigarettes are a gateway to tobacco?

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : China's ZTE To Pay $1 Billion Fine To Settle U.S. Trade Case

China's ZTE To Pay $1 Billion Fine To Settle U.S. Trade Case
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced a deal with Chinese telecommunications company ZTE — a move that may indicate progress in high-stakes trade talks between the U.S. and China.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Mulvaney Further Scales Back CFBD Role As An Aggressive Watchdog

Mulvaney Further Scales Back CFBD Role As An Aggressive Watchdog
Mick Mulvaney is effectively disbanding councils designed to help consumer groups work with the agency to identify problems facing Americans who are being unfairly treated by financial firms.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : How Artful Is Trump's Dealmaking?

How Artful Is Trump's Dealmaking?
President Trump promotes himself as a master dealmaker. But as he prepares for high-stakes nuclear talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, some experts question Trump's skills as a negotiator.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Trump Organization Deals In Asia Fuel Debate On Emoluments Lawsuit

Trump Organization Deals In Asia Fuel Debate On Emoluments Lawsuit
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said the conflict between Trump's foreign-policy decisions and his business ventures "epitomizes why the founders put that emoluments clause into the Constitution."

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Say Goodbye To Some Paper Investment Reports

Say Goodbye To Some Paper Investment Reports
Investors and retirees who now get lengthy paper reports on how their mutual funds are doing will have to go online for the same updates. The change is frustrating consumer watchdogs.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Facebook's Data-Sharing Deals Included Huawei — Under U.S. Suspicion Since 2012

Facebook's Data-Sharing Deals Included Huawei — Under U.S. Suspicion Since 2012
"Huawei worked with Facebook to make Facebook's services more convenient for users," the smartphone maker tells NPR. "Huawei has never collected or stored any Facebook user data."

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Delaware Legalizes Sports Gambling, And Governor Makes First Bet

Delaware Legalizes Sports Gambling, And Governor Makes First Bet
After a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the federal government cannot stop states from legalizing sports betting, Delaware didn't waste any time taking advantage of the opportunity.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : IHOP Says 'IHOb' – And The Internet Says, What?

IHOP Says 'IHOb' – And The Internet Says, What?
The company wrote "There's so many obtions, what could it b?!" — and one Twitter user replied, "Can you not blease?"

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : China's ZTE Reportedly Strikes Preliminary Deal To Lift U.S. Ban

China's ZTE Reportedly Strikes Preliminary Deal To Lift U.S. Ban
The cellphone maker was sanctioned by the Commerce Department for illegal sales to Iran and North Korea. However, President Trump last month said he wanted to resolve the issue to save jobs in China.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Facebook Says It Shared Users' Data With Chinese Companies

Facebook Says It Shared Users' Data With Chinese Companies
Facebook shared user data with Chinese companies including Huawei, a company American intelligence officials view as a security threat.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : News Brief: Primary Results, Facebook In China, '3-Parent Babies'

News Brief: Primary Results, Facebook In China, '3-Parent Babies'
We look at results after eight states had primary elections Tuesday. Also, Facebook gave data access to Chinese companies, and a look inside a controversial Ukrainian clinic making embryos.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : What Americans Told Us About Online Shopping Says A Lot About Amazon

What Americans Told Us About Online Shopping Says A Lot About Amazon
Of Americans who shop online, 92 percent have shopped on Amazon, according to a new NPR/Marist poll that shows the company creating new shopping habits and retaining a striking amount of trust.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : GOP Senators Want To Limit Trump's Power On Trade

GOP Senators Want To Limit Trump's Power On Trade
Worried about a possible trade war with Canada, Mexico and the EU, some Senate Republicans want to give Congress the power to approve certain trade actions.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : David Koch, Billionaire Political Donor, Announces Retirement

David Koch, Billionaire Political Donor, Announces Retirement
One of the founders of Koch Industries and its ubiquitous political network said he is leaving public life amid health concerns.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Can't Stand The Heat? Tell Us How You're Coping With Rising Temperatures

Can't Stand The Heat? Tell Us How You're Coping With Rising Temperatures
Have hotter days (and nights) changed your daily routines or long-term plans? Has your business had to adapt to higher temperatures?

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Mexico Hits U.S. Steel And Farm Products With Tariffs, Retaliating For Trump Move

Mexico Hits U.S. Steel And Farm Products With Tariffs, Retaliating For Trump Move
Mexico is putting tariffs on imports of U.S. steel and farm products – including pork and cheese – as it hits back at the U.S. for the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum products.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : 'We Never Move Off Of Our Values,' Apple CEO Tim Cook Says

'We Never Move Off Of Our Values,' Apple CEO Tim Cook Says
Steve Inskeep talks to Apple's CEO about his announcements that kicked off the 2018 Worldwide Developers Conference, and issues around the future of mobile technology and privacy and immigration.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : 'We Never Move Off Of Our Values,' Apple CEO Cook Says

'We Never Move Off Of Our Values,' Apple CEO Cook Says
Steve Inskeep talks to Apple CEO Cook about his announcements that kicked off the 2018 Worldwide Developer Conference, and issues around the future of mobile technology and privacy and immigration.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Transcript: Apple CEO Tim Cook On Screen Time Controls, Working With China

Transcript: Apple CEO Tim Cook On Screen Time Controls, Working With China
Cook, who has led Apple since 2011, spoke with NPR's Steve Inskeep in a wide-ranging interview on Monday as the company kicked off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Apple Aims To Help Parents Crack Down On Kids' iPhone Use

Apple Aims To Help Parents Crack Down On Kids' iPhone Use
Apple will allow users to get reports on how much their kids are using particular apps on their iPhones and iPads. The announcement follows pressure from shareholders about the overuse of technology.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Facebook Defends Giving Device Makers Access To Users' Data For Years

Facebook Defends Giving Device Makers Access To Users' Data For Years
The company says it shared the data only to help Apple, Samsung and other device makers "recreate Facebook-like experiences." It denies a New York Times report that "deep access" was granted.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Monsanto No More: Agri-Chemical Giant's Name Dropped In Bayer Acquisition

Monsanto No More: Agri-Chemical Giant's Name Dropped In Bayer Acquisition
Germany's Bayer announced in 2016 that it would be buying Monsanto for more than $60 billion. Now it confirms it will be dropping the Monsanto name, which has been made infamous by protesters.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Tariffs On Aluminum Alienates Allies, Association CEO Says

Tariffs On Aluminum Alienates Allies, Association CEO Says
Rachel Martin talks to Heidi Brock, president and CEO of the Aluminum Association, an industry group that represents the interests of the U.S. aluminum industry.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Australian Bank Slapped With Record Fine For Thousands Of Suspicious Transactions

Australian Bank Slapped With Record Fine For Thousands Of Suspicious Transactions
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia settled on allegations that it delayed reporting 53,000 transactions over a three-year period, some of which are thought to be tied to drug gangs and terrorism.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Trade Talks In Beijing End With No Deal Between U.S. And China

Trade Talks In Beijing End With No Deal Between U.S. And China
The U.S. and China concluded a weekend of trade talks in Beijing with tough talk and little more. Rachel Martin talks to William Zarit, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in China.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : One Woman's Facebook Success Story: A Support Group For 1.7 Million

One Woman's Facebook Success Story: A Support Group For 1.7 Million
Inspired by the kidnapping of Nigerian schoolgirls, Lola Omolola started a Facebook group that soared in size and quickly became a support network for women around the globe.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : U.S. Allies Rebuke Trump Administration's Trade Actions At G7 Meeting

U.S. Allies Rebuke Trump Administration's Trade Actions At G7 Meeting
In a joint statement from the six non-U.S. finance ministers, the group expressed "unanimous concern and disappointment" with the latest trade actions from the Trump administration.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : The WTO And Trump's Tariffs

The WTO And Trump's Tariffs
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with professor Jennifer Hillman, a former member of the World Trade Organization's Appellate Body about President Trump's tariffs on imported steel and aluminum.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : As Mexico Capitalizes On Her Image, Has Frida Kahlo Become Over-Commercialized?

As Mexico Capitalizes On Her Image, Has Frida Kahlo Become Over-Commercialized?
While a judge ruled Mattel can't sell Frida Barbie dolls in Mexico, her image remains a huge marketing tool. As rights issues roil makers, some say Fridamania dishonors the anti-capitalist artist.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : The Impact Of Tariffs On Mexico

The Impact Of Tariffs On Mexico
Scott Simon talks to former NAFTA negotiator Luis de la Calle on what the decision to impose tariffs on steel will mean to Mexico.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Canada Responds To Tariffs

Canada Responds To Tariffs
Canada has responded to U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum and maple syrup with $16.6 billion worth of tariffs on U.S. products including beer, toilet paper and whiskey.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Friday News Roundup - International

Friday News Roundup - International
Is the summit with North Korea back on?

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : U.S. Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Are 'Illegal,' EU Trade Commissioner Says

U.S. Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Are 'Illegal,' EU Trade Commissioner Says
The EU will take its case to the World Trade Organization. The U.S. tariffs are "pure protectionism," Europe's top trade commissioner said as the measures took effect on Friday.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : U.S. Jobless Rate Drops To 3.8 Percent

U.S. Jobless Rate Drops To 3.8 Percent
Employers added 223,000 jobs in May as hiring showed a healthy pickup from the prior month. President Trump created controversy by tweeting beforehand that he looked forward to the report coming out.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Unemployment Rate Drops To 3.8 Percent, Lowest Since 2000

Unemployment Rate Drops To 3.8 Percent, Lowest Since 2000
The U.S. economy gained a stronger-than-expected 223,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate edged down to an 18-year low, the Labor Department said. Meanwhile, wage growth picked up slightly.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Boeing Flight Line Workers In Charleston, S.C., Vote To Unionize

Boeing Flight Line Workers In Charleston, S.C., Vote To Unionize
The workers will be represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union, despite intense resistance from Boeing.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Digital License Plates Roll Out In California

Digital License Plates Roll Out In California
New digital license plates operate like a Kindle on the back of your car. They can show personalized messages, but also ads. Privacy advocates worry about the implications of their tracking ability.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Canada Retaliates After The U.S. Hits It With Tariffs On Steel

Canada Retaliates After The U.S. Hits It With Tariffs On Steel
Canada is complaining loudly about President Trump's decision to slap its steel exports to the U.S. with a 25 percent tariff. David Greene talks to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : Why Doesn't The Price Of Ice Cream Change Very Often?

Why Doesn't The Price Of Ice Cream Change Very Often?
Answer that question, and you get a picture of inflation in the whole economy. We try to figure out why ice cream hasn't changed its price in years, and why it might finally rise this summer.

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Eric Litvin shares the latest NPR Business News : The Trump Administration's Pattern Of Mixed Signals On Trade

The Trump Administration's Pattern Of Mixed Signals On Trade
European, Canadian and Mexican officials are promising to retaliate against steel and aluminum tariffs that the Trump administration is imposing.

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