13 h. 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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15 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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16 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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16 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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17 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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20 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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23 h. ago Italy's Meloni goes to Washington for tariff huddle with Trump

Italy's Meloni goes to Washington for tariff huddle with Trump  Fox Business

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24 h. ago Commentary: Trump fired a tariff torpedo at China — and hit Boeing right between the eyes

Commentary: Trump fired a tariff torpedo at China — and hit Boeing right between the eyes  Los Angeles Times

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24 h. ago Commentary: Trump threatened Vietnam with a huge tariff. How's that going over in Little Saigon?

Commentary: Trump threatened Vietnam with a huge tariff. How's that going over in Little Saigon?  Los Angeles Times

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24 h. ago Italy's Meloni in Washington seeking EU tariff deal from Trump

Italy's Meloni in Washington seeking EU tariff deal from Trump  WFXG

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25 h. ago Italy's Meloni Bound for White House and Tariff Talks with Trump

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is due in Washington on Thursday to meet with President Donald Trump. She is expected to make a personal appeal for less punitive tariffs on European Union (E.U.) trade with the world's biggest economy. The post Italy’s Meloni Bound for White House and Tariff Talks with Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

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25 h. ago Trump includes U.S. troop costs in tariff talks with Asian allies

Trump includes U.S. troop costs in tariff talks with Asian allies  Reuters

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33 h. ago Trump jumps into tariff talks with Japanese officials, hails 'big progress'

Trump jumps into tariff talks with Japanese officials, hails 'big progress'  Reuters

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41 h. ago Trump inserts himself into Japan tariff talks as Xi seeks Asia deals

Trump inserts himself into Japan tariff talks as Xi seeks Asia deals  South China Morning Post

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42 h. ago Longtime Trump foe Letitia James reviewing possible insider trading over president's tariff pause

New York Attorney General Letitia James is reviewing whether President Donald Trump or his associates benefited from advance knowledge of a tariff pause that sent markets soaring.

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45 h. ago Japan to kick off tariff negotiations with Trump in Washington

Japan to kick off tariff negotiations with Trump in Washington  New York Post

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50 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: ASML flags tariff risk as Nvidia hit by China chip curbs

Trump tariffs live updates: ASML flags tariff risk as Nvidia hit by China chip curbs  Yahoo Finance

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53 h. ago Hong Kong suspends package postal service to the US after Trump’s tariff hikes

Hong Kong suspends package postal service to the US after Trump’s tariff hikes  CNN

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54 h. ago Trump’s 10% Tariff May Be Less Onerous but Still Raises Prices and Threatens Trade

The blanket tariffs, once considered extreme, still threaten to harm world trade and make everything more expensive for businesses and consumers.

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56 h. ago Hong Kong suspends postal service to the US after Trump’s tariff hikes

Hong Kong suspends postal service to the US after Trump’s tariff hikes  CNN

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