Latest from John Bruington

• Mar 27, 2025

  Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports to U.S.

  

  From the BBC World Service: The global auto industry has been rocked by sweeping 25% tariffs on all imports of cars and car parts to the U.S.

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• Mar 26, 2025

  Why domestic metal prices are rising too

  

  Companies that buy metal for their products are facing higher prices from both foreign and domestic suppliers.

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• Mar 26, 2025

  The Baltimore Port’s recovery a year after bridge collapse

  

  One year after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge disrupted trade at the Port of Baltimore, how are nearby businesses faring?

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• Mar 26, 2025

  Russia and Ukraine to stop attacks on shipping in the Black Sea

  

  From the BBC World Service: Russia and Ukraine have agreed to “eliminate the use of force” in the Black Sea after parallel talks with U.S. negotiators in Saudi Arabia.

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• Mar 25, 2025

  Opportunities to bet on women’s college hoops lag  

  

  The marquee collegiate tournament is in full swing for both men’s and women’s basketball, but only the former has received a great deal of attention from the sports betting industry.

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• Mar 25, 2025

  As Trump disbands economic advisory committees, experts raise concerns

  

  Economists have warned that the shuttering of two federal economic advisory committees could impact independent policymaking.

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• Mar 25, 2025

  Chinese EV giant BYD leapfrogs Tesla in annual sales

  

  From the BBC World Service: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has passed $100bn annual revenue for the first time, putting Elon Musk’s Tesla in second place.

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• Mar 24, 2025

  Possible tariff delays and the stock market

  

  Investors are more upbeat today after some outlets are reporting that certain industries won’t get hit with import taxes next week.

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• Mar 24, 2025

  How government funding cuts are affecting cancer research at Duke

  

  The Trump administration’s budget-cutting efforts are having a big impact on research universities.

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• Mar 24, 2025

  Turkey’s economy takes another hit as protests rock the country

  

  From the BBC World Service: Protesters and police clashed on a fifth night of demonstrations after the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor.

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