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The trade war had an upside for U.S. garlic farmers
Jan 17, 2020

The trade war had an upside for U.S. garlic farmers

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The trade war was actually a good thing for garlic farmers. Plus: how a digital tax is causing a rift between the U.S. and E.U., when companies should split in two, and how the trade deal with China was approved. 

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A garlic farmer's take on the trade deal

by Andie Corban
Jan 17, 2020
"This 25% tariff on inbound Chinese garlic has been a fantastic thing for American garlic farmers," said second-generation garlic farmer Ken Christopher.
Ken Christopher of Christopher Ranch in a crate of garlic skins.
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When does it make sense for a company to split in two?

by Marielle Segarra
Jan 17, 2020
Last year, Gap announced it would sell off Old Navy. This week, it changed its mind. Why?
An Old Navy and a GAP store in Times Square, New York City.
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The world can't agree on how to tax big tech companies

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Jan 17, 2020
Will the U.S. get into trade fight after trade fight with every country that tries to tax big tech?
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This year's New American Home is a $5.7 million "oasis"

by Amy Scott
Jan 17, 2020
With climate and affordability crises, should there be so many new, big houses?
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