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U.S. Champagne drinkers should expect costs to pop with new tariffs

Lovers of Champagne and other French sparkling wines should brace for big cost increases if the United States makes good on a threat to impose 100% tariffs on French goods in a dispute over the country's planned digital services tax......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 13th, 2020

Why tax time may be the right time to think about retirement

Retirement is possibly the single most important goal for which to plan, save, and invest — and for good reason. Very few workers can expect a pension. And, people are living longer, and can expect increased health care and other costs as they age......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 15th, 2021

Column: Amid coronavirus pandemic, Trump tariffs raise cost of masks, other medical supplies

Trump's global trade war costs the U.S. crucial medical supplies in the thick of the coronavirus pandemic. Trump's global trade war costs the U.S. crucial medical supplies in the thick of the coronavirus pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: latimesApr 21st, 2020

Trump open to big oil tariffs, but doesn"t expect to need them

Oil prices have dropped by about two-thirds this year.....»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsApr 5th, 2020

Trump’s China tariffs have not caused Americans to pay $1,000 more a year. Here’s why.

U.S. companies absorbed most of the costs of Trump's tariffs, which is why consumers haven’t seen excessive sticker shock at stores......»»

Category: topSource: washpostJan 20th, 2020

Trump: U.S. will lift tariffs on China after Phase 2 deal finished

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he would remove all U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports as soon as the two countries completed the Phase 2 part of their trade agreement, adding that he does not expect there to be a Phase 3 pact......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 15th, 2020

Champagne Tariffs Could Double Prices In US, Trigger 50,000 Job Losses

Champagne Tariffs Could Double Prices In US, Trigger 50,000 Job Losses The Trump administration is considering 100% tariffs on French goods, including wine and champagne, in response to the country’s planned digital services tax, reported.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeJan 13th, 2020

Giving birth now costs more than a woman earns in a month

A typical woman with health insurance from her job can expect to pay $4,500 out of pocket, a new study finds......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJan 9th, 2020

"Approximately 100 percent" of tariff costs have fallen onto Americans, new research shows

Joshua Lott/Getty Images President Donald Trump falsely claims that China and other nations have paid the tariffs he levied on thousands of products over the past two years. Bu.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 6th, 2020

Mon Dieu! Tariffs on French cheese, wines, more would cost U.S. consumers

WASHINGTON – When France decided to tax America’s tech companies, the Trump administration decided to hit the French where it hurts – in exports of cheese, Champagne and handbags. But trade experts and Arizona business owners say it’s U.S. con.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 2nd, 2020

What to expect on Sunday as the U.S. slaps new tariffs on China

Markets are trembling ahead of yet another salvo — and likely countersalvo — in the conflict between the world’s two largest economies approaches. This one, writes Tanner Brown, is both substantive and symbolic......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 9th, 2019

Market Extra: The runway until more China tariffs kick in is getting short. Expect a bumpy ride

Expectations are running high for a preliminary U.S.-China trade pact before more tariffs are levied against Beijing next week, but plenty of other factors in December will keep investors on the edge of their seats......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 8th, 2019

NewsWatch: The runway until more China tariffs kick in is getting short. Expect a bumpy ride.

Expectations are running high for a preliminary U.S.-China trade pact before more tariffs are levied against Beijing next week, but plenty of other factors in December will keep investors on the edge of their seats......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 7th, 2019

Market Extra: The runway until more China tariffs kick in is getting short. Expect a bumpy ride.

Expectations are running high for a preliminary U.S.-China trade pact before more tariffs are levied against Beijing next week, but plenty of other factors in December will keep investors on the edge of their seats......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 7th, 2019

General News: How the Champagne-and-handbag fight between France and America might end

Trump’s tariffs single out France but other EU countries are going to tax the internet giants. The best course would be for OECD talks to conclude next year with an international agreement......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 4th, 2019

French Champagne makers fear impact of potential new U.S. duties

French champagne producers and exporters decried a U.S. government threat to slap tariffs of up to 100% on a range of French products including sparkling wines, saying they have nothing to do with the dispute and calling for government help......»»

Category: topSource: reutersDec 3rd, 2019

France threatens EU retaliation over US cheese tariff plan

France’s finance minister is threatening a “strong European riposte” if the Trump administration follows through on a proposal to hit French cheese, Champagne, handbags and other products with tariffs - of up to 100%......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralDec 3rd, 2019

French Champagne exporters call for help over new U.S. duties threat

French wine and spirits trade body FEVS called on President Emmanuel Macron to protect it against a U.S. government threat to impose tariffs of up to 100% on a range of French products including sparkling wines such as Champagne......»»

Category: topSource: reutersDec 3rd, 2019

French luxury stocks are diving after Trump threatens $2.4 billion in tariffs on Champagne and handbags

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Category: topSource: businessinsiderDec 3rd, 2019

France threatens EU retaliation over US’s cheese tariff plan

France’s finance minister is threatening a “strong European riposte” if the Trump administration follows through on a proposal to hit French cheese, Champagne, handbags and other products with tariffs - of up to 100%......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralDec 3rd, 2019

U.S. vows 100% tariffs on French Champagne, cheese, handbags over digital tax

The U.S. government on Monday said it may slap punitive duties of up to 100% on $2.4 billion in imports from France of Champagne, handbags, cheese and other products, after concluding that France's new digital services tax would harm U.S. tech companies......»»

Category: topSource: reutersDec 2nd, 2019