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The Economic Impact of Tariffs on Truckers and Small Businesses

When a president speaks, the world listens — or at least, they used to. Today, trade policy in the United States feels less like strategy and more like a weekend whim. That’s not just bad for Wall Street; it’s devastating for people who never even look at the stock market. The Ripple Begins: One Trucker’s Story From the Wall Street Journal: “Ruben Diaz typically hauled two container loads a day between Southern California’s ports and inland warehouses. Now, he struggles to […]

munaeem.de/2025/05/28/the-econ

Thrifted clothing booming at this year's Australian Fashion Week
By Adelaide Miller

The popularity of thrifted and second-hand items has been on display at this year's Fashion Week. Experts say it's vital for the future of the industry.

abc.net.au/news/2025-05-18/thr

ABC News · Thrifted clothing booming at this year's Australian Fashion WeekBy Adelaide Miller

Experts say sustainability is vital to the future of Australia's fashion industry
By Adelaide Miller

The popularity of thrifted and second-hand items has been on display at this year's Fashion Week. Experts say it's vital for the future of the industry.

abc.net.au/news/2025-05-18/thr

ABC News · Thrifted clothing booming at this year's Australian Fashion WeekBy Adelaide Miller
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Pressed on whether he took responsibility for the impact his #tariff plans were having on the #economy, “Ultimately, I take responsibility for everything.” [yeah, right.]

“The #tariffs have just started kicking in. And we're doing really well. Psychologically, I mean, the fake news was giving me such press on the tariffs. The tariffs are going to make us rich. We're going to be a very rich country.”

Asked about providing relief for #SmallBusinesses, #Trump said, “They’re not going to need it.”