China announced tariffs of up to 100 percent on canola, pork, and other Canadian foods in retaliation for Canada’s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum. The tariffs, effective March 20, serve as a warning to Canada and Mexico not to cooperate with the US on trade deals. China’s move is seen as a way to deter both countries from imposing higher tariffs on Chinese goods.
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Undocumented Workers, Fearing Deportation, Are Staying Home
In downtown Freehold, N.J., the absence of undocumented Latin American day laborers due to fear of deportation under President Trump has left industries like construction, agriculture, elder care, and hospitality struggling with labor shortages, potentially leading to higher costs for consumers. The looming threat of mass deportations and the phasing out of programs like temporary protected status have left industries reliant on immigrant labor in a state of uncertainty. The impact extends beyond immigrant communities...
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