Latest from John Bruington

• Apr 1, 2025

  A question of struggle and survival for many restaurants

  

  The costs of COVID-era loans are still weighing on many restaurants — especially smaller establishments.

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• Apr 1, 2025

  Vietnam cuts its tariffs to keep the U.S. on its side

  

  From the BBC World Service: Vietnam has cut import duties on a range of goods, including cars and some agricultural products.

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• Mar 31, 2025

  More tariffs, more economic anxiety

  

  We’ve that President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are coming for a while, so why the sharp market reaction now?

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• Mar 31, 2025

  What U.S. tariffs could mean for the U.S. economy

  

  Investors are anxious over President Donald Trump’s anticipated tariffs, slated to hit at a time when consumers are more cautious about spending.

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• Mar 31, 2025

  Tariff worries rattle markets

  

  From the BBC World Service: Stock markets in Asia took a hit in anticipation of fresh U.S. tariffs slated for Wednesday.

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• Mar 28, 2025

  The Fed’s next moves could be a tightrope walk

  

  The current economic landscape, marked by tariffs and other policy-driven uncertainty, could be a particularly difficult one for Fed decision-makers to navigate in the next few months.

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• Mar 28, 2025

  Past due: Student loan borrowers under pressure

  

  Student loan borrowers are facing a new reality with most pandemic-era loan pauses and forgiveness programs gone.

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• Mar 28, 2025

  Canadian firms reconsider U.S. relationships

  

  From the BBC World Service: As Canada’s prime minister says the U.S. is no longer a reliable partner, Canadian businesses that work with American companies are facing a tough decision: continue their trading relationships or try to bring more operations and supply chains home.

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• Mar 27, 2025

  Get ready for cars to get even pricier

  

  We parse the impact of new tariffs on cars and car parts. Plus, how can executive actions complicate financial planning for people and businesses?

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• Mar 27, 2025

  The human toll of USAID cuts

  

  Children, especially, could suffer as a result of cuts to USAID funding and staff. We’ll learn more.

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