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Farmers fear tariffs could cost them one of their biggest markets in China

Farmers fear tariffs could cost them one of their biggest markets in China

Heading into this year, most U.S. farmers were hoping to break even or maybe record a small profit. But now they are faced with losing the biggest export market for many of their crops after China retaliated against President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
by The Associated Press

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Markets plunge after China retaliates against Trump tariffs

Markets plunge after China retaliates against Trump tariffs

Wall Street’s worst crisis since COVID-19 slammed into a higher gear. The S&P 500 plummeted 6 percent Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 5.5 percent and the Nasdaq composite dropped 5.8 percent. The losses came after China matched President Donald Trump’s big raise in tariffs announced earlier this week.
by The Associated Press

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Finding work in an uncertain job market

Finding work in an uncertain job market

If you suddenly found yourself looking for a new job, would you be ready? MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the job market, latest economic news and smart strategies for getting hired.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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It's your last chance to claim pandemic-era stimulus checks, the IRS says. Here's how

It's your last chance to claim pandemic-era stimulus checks, the IRS says. Here's how

The IRS says some Americans who have not filed their 2021 tax returns could be eligible for a pandemic-era relief payment, as long as they do so by April 15. Here's what to know as Tax Day approaches.
by Rachel Treisman

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U.S. Education Department says it is cutting nearly half of all staff

U.S. Education Department says it is cutting nearly half of all staff

According to the department, more than 1,300 positions will be cut as a result of this reduction in force. Roughly another 600 employees have accepted voluntary resignations or retired.
by Cory Turner and Jonaki Mehta

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UnitedHealth shares dive after report of U.S. investigation into Medicare billing

UnitedHealth shares dive after report of U.S. investigation into Medicare billing

UnitedHealth Group shares tumbled early Friday on a report that the U.S. Department of Justice has started an investigation into the health care giant’s Medicare billing practices. 
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