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Business and Economic News

From mills to manufacturers, steel tariffs produce winners and losers

From mills to manufacturers, steel tariffs produce winners and losers

President Donald Trump boasts that his trade policies are bringing back the steel industry, but corporate earnings reports suggest they're also hurting the bottom line at some manufacturing companies.
by Jim Zarroli

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Rural America faces a crisis in 'adequate housing'

Rural America faces a crisis in 'adequate housing'

Small towns have their own version of the housing crisis: not enough homes being built, plus a lack of move-in ready homes. Local leaders say it's hard to expand the tax base without more homes.
by Kirk Siegler

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Trump doubles tariffs on steel, aluminum from Turkey

Trump doubles tariffs on steel, aluminum from Turkey

President Trump called for a doubling in the tariff on imported steel and aluminum from Turkey, escalating a diplomatic spat with a key NATO ally.
by Scott Horsley

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They charged what? Price of surgical procedures vary widely by hospital, patient

They charged what? Price of surgical procedures vary widely by hospital, patient

New state research indicates there are wide variations in what hospitals charge for surgical procedures and there are even wide swings in the prices individual hospitals charge for the same operations.
by Dan Kraker

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Tribune calls off $3.9B buyout by Sinclair

Tribune withdrew Thursday from its $3.9 billion buyout by Sinclair and it's filing a lawsuit against it, citing breach of contract.
by Associated Press

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Pence visits Duluth to support Stauber and tout mining

Pence visits Duluth to support Stauber and tout mining

The Vice President spoke at a $1,000 a person fundraiser for 8th District GOP candidate Pete Stauber, then toured a Duluth small business that services equipment for the region's iron ore mines.
by Dan Kraker

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