U.S. Judge Finds China Liable for Covid Missteps, Imposes $24 Billion Penalty
Missouri wins $24B judgment against China over its response to covid
Missouri wins $24 billion judgment against China for ‘unleashing COVID-19 on the world’
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey won a $24 billion judgment against China for the country’s part in exacerbating the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. “This is a landmark victory for Missouri and the United States in the fight to hold China accountable for unleashing COVID-19 on the world,
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Minnesota leaders, farmers condemn latest Trump tariffs, vow to find solutions
Here's what you should know about Trump's tariffs and their impact on Minnesota
The tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China by President Donald Trump could have far-reaching consequences for consumers in Minnesota.
Minnesota farmers say President Trump's tariffs will have big impacts
Danny Lundell said the tariffs will impact the price he pays for potash — a valuable soil nutrient — something he can only get from Canada. "We need potash to raise healthier crops," Lundell said. Mr. Trump recently went to social media, telling farmers to "have fun" selling domestically.
Minnesota companies rush to assess damage of tariffs, map next steps
Minnesota companies were assessing the damage Tuesday of the nascent trade war between the United States and its three biggest trade partners, an escalating tit-for-tat that could affect billions of dollars in state imports and exports.
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Impact of the Trump tariffs already being felt in Minnesota
Economist John Spry predicts with the new Trump tariffs, the price is going up. “Roughly $100 a month more for the stuff you buy for as long as they’re in effect,” explains Spry, a finance professor at the University of St. Thomas. “These are big tariffs: 25% on everything from Canada and Mexico, except for a lower 10% on energy.”
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Trade Wars: How soon will tariffs, particularly with Canada, affect Minnesota?
Minnesotan’s could see an increase in prices soon thanks to President Trump’s tariffs and the reciprocal tariffs from Canada, Mexico and China turning it into a trade war. That’s according to University of Minnesota marketing professor Paul Vaaler.
Businesses scramble to contain fallout from Trump's tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said later on Tuesday that the U.S. would likely meet Canada and Mexico “in the middle,” with an announcement coming as soon as Wednesday. Lutnick told Fox Business News the tariffs would not be paused, but that Trump would reach a compromise.
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US Nuclear Submarine Visits Ally As China's Warships Close In
The visit comes as the U.S. is assisting Australia in acquiring conventionally armed, nuclear-powered attack submarines.
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Interim data on flu vaccines estimate overall moderate protection in Europe, China
Estimates of current mid-season flu vaccine effectiveness (VE) in Europe and China range from 32% to 58% overall, with greater protection against influenza B than A, according to three studies published in Eurosurveillance.