97 m. ago Raising kids is costly; Tariffs will make it even more expensive

When it comes to the cost of raising a child from infancy to the age of 17 in the United States – it's hard to settle on a precise figure.There's one thing we do know – it's going to be expensive. By some estimates, raising a kid, who was born in 2015, could cost a middle class family close to $320,000 over 17 years. That money goes to childcare, healthcare, food, clothes, education, transportation, activities, toys, and a lot more. All of those things will be affected – one way or another – by the Trump administration's tariff policy.And the companies that sell products geared at those raising kids – they're going to feel the pinch as well. One CEO argues it could even mean certain products will become unavailable.Being a parent in the U.S. is already expensive. Slapping tariffs on the products kids use could make it more so. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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1 hour ago Meloni, Trump meet in Washington, discuss Ukraine ceasefire, US tariffs.

Meloni, Trump meet in Washington, discuss Ukraine ceasefire, US tariffs.  The Kyiv Independent

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2 h. ago As the trade war escalates, Hence launches an AI ‘advisor’ to help companies manage risk

President Donald Trump’s tariffs have underscored the increasing geopolitical risk that almost all businesses now face. As the situation continues to shift with Trump’s unpredictable deal-making, it’s also becoming clear how challenging it is for companies, nonprofits, consultants, and lawyers to keep up with the rapid day-to-day changes. “We are drowning in trade updates every […]

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2 h. ago Chinese shopping app Taobao joins DHgate in Top 5 on US App Store

The Chinese e-commerce marketplace app DHgate, which is now the No. 2 free iPhone app in the U.S., isn’t the only one that’s oddly benefiting from President Trump’s tariffs on U.S. imports from China. Another Chinese shopping app, Taobao, has now also entered the Top 5 as of Thursday. U.S. consumers began flocking to these […]

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3 h. ago LVMH’s Chief Counted Trump as a Friend. He Still Faces Tariffs.

The trade war has hurt the Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy luxury empire. Bernard Arnault, head of the company, said a failure to strike a deal with President Trump would be “the fault of Brussels.”

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3 h. ago McConnell says he's rooting for Trump but not sure about his tariffs

Sen. Mitch McConnell says he's hoping for Trump's success with his tariff policy, but is "not yet convinced" that he's pursuing the right approach.

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4 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump touts trade talk progress, says 'going to make a deal' with China

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump touts trade talk progress, says 'going to make a deal' with China  Yahoo Finance

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4 h. ago Warren: GOP Cracking, Dems Close to Taking Tariff Authority Back from Trump

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) claimed Thursday on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" that there was a "crack in the wall" of Republican lawmakers' support for President Donald Trump's tariffs. The post Warren: GOP Cracking, Dems Close to Taking Tariff Authority Back from Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 h. ago How Tim Cook helped Apple out of Trump’s tariff storm — for now

How Tim Cook helped Apple out of Trump’s tariff storm — for now  The Washington Post

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5 h. ago Trump takes center stage in Canada’s prime minister election debate

Canada's electoral debate for the next prime minister focused on who is best equipped to counter President Trump amid his tariff war and his 51st state comments.

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6 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump says he's 'very confident' on trade deal with EU

President Donald Trump is meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday at the White House amid a tariff standoff with the European Union.

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7 h. ago European Central Bank Cuts Rates Amid ‘Exceptional’ Tariff Uncertainty

Policymakers lowered rates a quarter point and said that the region’s growth outlook had “deteriorated” because of rising trade tensions.

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8 h. ago Trump tariffs trap Gloomhaven overseas, and the publisher is furious

Trump tariffs trap Gloomhaven overseas, and the publisher is furious  Polygon

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8 h. ago Trump calls for Fed Chair Jerome Powell's 'termination' in blistering attack

President Trump lashed out at Powell for not acting sooner to lower interest rates. The president's own tariffs make that more difficult, by putting upward pressure on prices.

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8 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump to meet with Italy's Giorgia Meloni

President Donald Trump will meet with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday at the White House amid a tariff standoff with the European Union.

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8 h. ago IMF Warns Trump Tariffs Will Weaken Economy and Increase Inflation

Kristalina Georgieva, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, warned in a speech that protectionism erodes productivity.

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8 h. ago Shein and Temu to raise prices for US shoppers in response to tariffs

Temu and Shein plan to raise prices for U.S. customers starting next week on April 25th, due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on goods shipped from China, the Associated Press reports. The 145% tariff on products made in China, along with Trump’s decision to end a customs exemption that had allowed goods under $800 to […]

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9 h. ago Trump Says Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s ‘Termination Cannot Come Fast Enough’

Jerome Powell has said that the Federal Reserve can be patient as the effects of tariffs become more clear. President Trump, who is pushing for interest rate cuts, said, “Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!”

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9 h. ago Meloni says Trump to visit Rome after Washington talks over tariffs

Meloni says Trump to visit Rome after Washington talks over tariffs  The Guardian

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11 h. ago Trump hopes to jail U.S. citizens abroad. And, retail sales jump ahead of tariffs

Trump's administration is exploring ways to detain U.S. citizens involved in criminal activity and send them to Salvadoran prisons. And, Trump's tariffs lead Americans to splurge before they hit.

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