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Who’s paying tariffs? Actually, it’s you.
Apr 22, 2019

Who’s paying tariffs? Actually, it’s you.

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A new study has found American consumers generally bear the brunt of tariff costs. Plus: The NRA's finances and how President Trump's new sanction threats could affect oil prices.

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For many businesses, good census data is the benchmark

by Jack Stewart
Apr 22, 2019
What happens when the numbers aren't accurate?
Forms for Census 2010 are displayed during an event to promote the census on April 1, 2010 in Washington, DC.
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My Economy

From Ph.D. to freelance writer, trying to make it as a journalist

by Bennett Purser
Apr 22, 2019
Jennifer Mabry earned the degrees but is still hoping to land the right job.
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Beyond Meat to seek $175 million in IPO

by Justin Ho
Apr 22, 2019
There’s a growing battle in the market for burger patties that look meat — and are supposed to taste like it — but are made from plants. The Beyond Burger, made by a company called Beyond Meat, is one of the competitors. And today, the company said it’s hoping to raise something north of $175 million through […]
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Iran sanctions: What will become of oil prices?

by Scott Tong
Apr 22, 2019
Traders are concerned about supply.
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Bad weather and trade complicate planting for Midwest farmers

by Peggy Lowe
Apr 22, 2019
Flood damage has made things extremely difficult.
Farmer Richard Oswald, standing on U.S. 136 near Rock Port, Missouri. In the background is a flooded grain elevator, where millions of bushels of corn and soybeans are rotting in the water.
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Teenage Birdsong Four Tet
Confessions of My Soul Jacob Rogers
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Daisy Palacios Senior Producer
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