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President Trump's imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports may increase production costs for U.S. automakers, already facing potential price hikes due to other policies. Auto executives had hoped for Trump's approval of Japanese steel maker Nippon Steel's bid to acquire U.S. Steel, believing it would boost competition and lower prices, but the president rejected the deal, citing concerns over monopolistic practices. As U.S. Steel faces financial troubles and Cleveland-Cliffs eyes a bid, the...

President Trump's sweeping tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum have gone into effect, impacting imports from all countries with a 25 percent levy. The move, supported by domestic steel and aluminum makers, is expected to raise costs for American manufacturers, potentially slowing the U.S. economy. The tariffs have escalated trade disputes with allies and led to threats of retaliation, creating uncertainty in global trade relations. Full Article

President Trump escalated a trade dispute with Canada by threatening to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and suggesting Canada become the 51st state; however, after tense negotiations, both sides backed down for now. The president's tariff threats caused markets to fall, leading to Ontario suspending a surcharge on electricity exports to the U.S., and discussions are set to take place on the U.S.M.C.A. agreement before more tariffs are implemented on April 2. Full...

Oracle Corp. presented a positive outlook on future growth and highlighted significant cloud-services contracts to Wall Street on Monday. Despite this, the company's stock continued to decline due to concerns about rising costs related to expanding data centers. Investors remain wary of Oracle's profitability amid the increasing expenses associated with infrastructure development. Full Article

In a joint statement, Ukraine has agreed to a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in its conflict with Russia, leading to Washington's resumption of military assistance to Kyiv. The ceasefire, which could be extended with mutual agreement, aims to halt all military activities along the front line, including air and maritime operations. Talks also included discussions on a joint minerals extraction deal postponed after a recent diplomatic clash between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US...

Entrepreneur contributors express the importance of "boring" businesses like waste management and property maintenance as steady, low-risk investments due to consistent demand and high barriers to entry. Key lessons include focusing on essential services, mastering local market dominance, prioritizing operational excellence over marketing, leveraging technology strategically, and building value through assets and systems to create lasting value and potential millionaire status, applicable to businesses of all kinds. Full Article