How Day 1 of Trump’s new tariffs feels for businesses caught in the middle
by Kristin Schwab
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An avocado importer and a building equipment maker are bracing for impact. A trade expert says the policy uncertainty has already taken a toll.
Trump’s new tariffs could especially sting the Texas economy
by Elizabeth Trovall
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Texas has a $300 billion trade relationship with Mexico all on its own.
Empty shelves, locked-up products, long lines: Why chain drug stores are struggling
by Samantha Fields
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They’re stuck in a downward spiral.
The inventory of small warehouses isn’t meeting demand
by Kai Ryssdal, Sofia Terenzio and Iru Ekpunobi
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Economic uncertainty and previous overexpansion are prompting companies to be careful about leasing space, said Liz Young at The Wall Street Journal.
Taking a soccer shoe from design to the pitch
by Nicholas Guiang
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Ben Chehebar is trying to challenge industry giants like Nike and Adidas with his soccer brand Eleven. But bringing a design to life has been full of trial and error.
In rural western mountain towns, Forest Service layoffs deliver a gut punch
by Murphy Woodhouse
Murphy Woodhouse
In Valley County, Idaho, for example, data show that the Forest Service is the area’s third largest employer — ahead of a school district, the local hospital and a major ski resort.