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The White House sets a swath of new tariff rates — and a new date — for dozens of countries

The White House sets a swath of new tariff rates — and a new date — for dozens of countries

An executive order says most of the tariffs will not take effect for at least a week, despite an earlier assertion that new rates would take effect on Friday. Some goods from Canada would get a new 35 percent tariff rate beginning Friday, though.
by NPR Washington Desk

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Federal judge delays expiration of TPS for Hondurans, Nicaraguans and Nepalese

Federal judge delays expiration of TPS for Hondurans, Nicaraguans and Nepalese

The Trump administration has said the conditions in the three countries have improved, therefore the immigrants can return back to their homelands. But federal Judge Trina Thompson suggested Trump's motives are discriminatory.
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

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Trump announces 90-day extension of prior trade deal with Mexico

Trump announces 90-day extension of prior trade deal with Mexico

President Trump, who has insisted Aug. 1 is a firm deadline for countries around the world, said that "the complexities of a Deal with Mexico are somewhat different from other Nations."
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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7 new Minnesota laws that take effect Aug. 1

7 new Minnesota laws that take effect Aug. 1

Lawmakers toughened DWI laws aimed at repeat offenders, extended housing protections to service dog trainers and clarified property sale rules for joint tenants. They also increased the speed limit for vehicles hauling uncovered trash or debris.
by Peter Cox

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Safety concerns, attacks prompt lawmaker to call for audit of Minnesota Capitol security

Safety concerns, attacks prompt lawmaker to call for audit of Minnesota Capitol security

DFL state Sen. Heather Gustafson of Vadnais Heights joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Tuesday to explain her request to the Office of the Legislative Auditor for a Capitol security assessment.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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