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Higher US tariffs part of the price Europe was willing to pay for its security and arms for Ukraine

Higher US tariffs part of the price Europe was willing to pay for its security and arms for Ukraine

BRUSSELS (AP) — France’s prime minister described it as a “dark day” for the European Union, a “submission” to U.S. tariff demands. Commentators said EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen’s han...

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Boeing’s 2Q loss narrows and revenue rises, topping Wall Street’s expectations

Boeing’s 2Q loss narrows and revenue rises, topping Wall Street’s expectations

Boeing’s second-quarter loss narrowed and revenue improved as the aircraft manufacturer delivered more commercial planes in the period. Boeing Co. lost $611 million, or 92 cents per share, for th...

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P&G to increase prices in part due to tariffs as shoppers remain cautious and delay purchases

P&G to increase prices in part due to tariffs as shoppers remain cautious and delay purchases

NEW YORK (AP) — Consumer products giant Procter & Gamble offered an annual earnings outlook that was below analysts’ projections and said it would raise prices on about a quarter of its produc...

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US job openings fell to 7.4 million last month as job market continues to cool

US job openings fell to 7.4 million last month as job market continues to cool

WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers posted 7.4 million job vacancies last month, a sign that the American job market continues to cool. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that job openings in June were...

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US health officials crack down on kratom-related products after complaints from supplement industry

US health officials crack down on kratom-related products after complaints from supplement industry

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials are warning Americans about the risks of an opioid-like ingredient increasingly added to energy drinks, gummies and supplements sold at gas stations and con...

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Retailers stock up ahead of tariffs, driving Port of Savannah’s growth

Retailers stock up ahead of tariffs, driving Port of Savannah’s growth

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Retailers scrambling to stock up ahead of anticipated stiff tariffs on imports boosted the Port of Savannah, one of the top U.S. container ports, to its second-busiest year ev...

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