Economy

“Canada resumes imports from biggest US pork plant run by Smithfield Foods”

“…Canada has resumed imports from the biggest U.S. pork-processing plant, a Smithfield Foods facility in Tar Heel, North Carolina, after suspending shipments for about a week, the company said on Friday. The halt temporarily limited a market for American pork… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Retail sales increased 0.2% in February, though spending up less than expected”

“Retail sales increased 0.2% on the month, better than the downwardly revised decline of 1.2% the prior month but below the Dow Jones estimate for a 0.6% rise. The so-called control group, which strips out noncore sectors and feeds directly… Continue Reading…

Economy

“US shoppers cut spending as economic outlook concerns mount”

“…Many retailers reported solid sales at the end of last year, but warned of slower growth in 2025, and industry data shows that their forecasts are already playing out. Footfall to US stores fell by 4.3 per cent year on… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Trump tariffs… threatens 200% tariff on European wine, champagne”

“…European Union: The EU has responded to those metals duties with counter-tariffs on $28 billion in US goods from April, bringing Trump’s trade war across the Atlantic. Trump has threatened targeted tariffs on the bloc of European countries, and he vowed to respond… Continue Reading…

Economy

“U.S. budget deficit surged in February, passing $1 trillion for year-to-date record”

“…Government spending eased slightly on a monthly basis though it still far outpaced revenue, according to a Treasury Department statement Wednesday. The deficit totaled just over $307 billion for the month, nearly 2½ times what it was in January and… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Dollar General CEO warns consumers are cash-strapped, and says 2025 won’t be better”

“Dollar General’s CEO said customers’ financial situations have worsened over the past year due to inflation. CEO Todd Vasos said the company doesn’t expect the macro environment to improve in 2025. Tariffs and potential changes to government entitlement programs present… Continue Reading…

Economy

“…Trump warns Canada will pay biggest price in HISTORY…” [Over Ontario Government’s Terrorist Threat To Cut US Energy.]

“PRESIDENT Donald Trump has threatened Canada with historic financial punishment for threatening to impose 25% tariffs on electricity in three US states… [Trump said] “They will pay a financial price for this so big that it will be read about… Continue Reading…

Economy

“EU retaliates against Trump’s trade moves and hits beef, whiskey, motorcycles with targeted tariffs”

“The European Union on Wednesday announced retaliatory trade action with new duties on U.S. industrial and farm products, responding within hours to the Trump administration’s increase in tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%… “As the U.S. are applying tariffs… Continue Reading…

Economy

LIES EXPOSED! Egg Prices And New Data

“Egg prices soar 59% year over year while other breakfast foods also outpace inflation According to key data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the cost of eggs rose 58.8% year over year in February. Prices are up 12.5% month over… Continue Reading…