RIO DE JANEIRO — Developing nations participating in the BRICS summit on Monday brushed away an accusation from U.S.
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Trump to extend key tariff deadline to Aug. 1 as he threatens new duties of up to 40% on certain countries
The trade war chaos that engulfed the early months of President Donald Trump’s second term looked set to return Monday as he threatened two major U.S. trading partners with higher duties — while a key negotiating deadline was pushed back.
Retailers Roll Out Big Summer Sales as Tariffs Threaten Prices
Amazon is set to kick off their annual Prime Day, extending the sale from 2 days to 4 this year as competitors like Target, Best Buy and Walmart offer weeklong sales on tech, home, back-to-school supplies and furniture. The summer savings could be an opportunity for shoppers to get ahead on holiday purchases as tariffs threaten price increases. NBC’s Brian Cheung reports for TODAY.
Summer sales could offer the last pre-tariff bargains on many goods this year
This summer’s big sales events could offer some of the best bargains before the ongoing trade war threatens to scramble fall and winter shopping
National Weather Service defends its flood warnings amid fresh scrutiny of Trump staff cuts
Fatal floods in Texas that left thousands scrambling for safety with little warning have sparked a fresh round of scrutiny of Trump administration cuts to the National Weather Service
Some countries will see tariffs ‘boomerang’ to April rates, treasury secretary says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that the U.S. will revert to steep country-by-country tariff rates at the beginning of August
Ozzy Osbourne’s last stand
BIRMINGHAM, England — Ozzy Osbourne rises from beneath the stage on a leather throne adorned with a bat and two diamond-eyed skulls.
Getting to Europe is cheaper this summer — but everything costs more when you’re there
A last-minute summer flight to London or Rome costs less than it did a year ago, but the good news ends at the customs checkpoint.
How Trump’s tariffs will raise home construction costs
NBC News modeled out a 3-bedroom home and found tariffs added more than $4,000 to total costs.
How a Colorado restaurateur leaped into action when tariffs hit food prices
As the U.S market plunged into volatility following President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement on “Liberation Day,” Colorado restaurant owner Steve Hammer panic-ordered 200 pounds of ahi tuna