Furniture imports next possible target for Trump tariffs
Read full article: Furniture imports next possible target for Trump tariffsIf President Trump gets his way, more American-made products will appear on the sales floor of furniture retailers. He hopes tariffs on imported furniture will bring production back home, but experts aren't so sure.
โLoad the Busโ School Supply Drive Returns August 1โ3 to Support Local Students
Read full article: โLoad the Busโ School Supply Drive Returns August 1โ3 to Support Local StudentsBack-to-school season is just around the corner, and local school divisions are once again teaming up with Walmart to help students start the year off strong. The โLoad the Busโ school supply drive returns August 1st through 3rd.
Copper Prices Surge After Trump Tariff Announcement โ Roanoke Businesses Already Feeling the Heat
Read full article: Copper Prices Surge After Trump Tariff Announcement โ Roanoke Businesses Already Feeling the HeatOn Tuesday, U.S. copper futures surged more than 13% after President Trump announced plans for a 50% tariff on imported copper. Some Roanoke business owners say the price hikes are already rolling in although tariffs have not taken effect yet.
How rising steel and aluminum tariffs are affecting a longstanding Salem manufacturer
Read full article: How rising steel and aluminum tariffs are affecting a longstanding Salem manufacturerOn Wednesday, the Trump administration officially doubled tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, raising them from 25% to 50%.
China announces countermeasures by raising tariffs on US goods from 84% to 125% from Saturday
Read full article: China announces countermeasures by raising tariffs on US goods from 84% to 125% from SaturdayChina announced countermeasures on Friday, raising tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125% starting Saturday.
Trump's 'Liberation Day' is unlikely to free businesses from uncertainty surrounding trade policy
Read full article: Trump's 'Liberation Day' is unlikely to free businesses from uncertainty surrounding trade policyPresident Donald Trump says his tariff announcements slated for Wednesday will amount to a โLiberation Dayโ for the United States.
Roanoke bridal stores brace for economic impact of tariffs
Read full article: Roanoke bridal stores brace for economic impact of tariffsRoanoke's bridal shops are facing potential economic challenges due to tariffs on Chinese materials, which could increase wedding dress prices and impact local businesses.
Virginia lawmakers react to President Trumpโs tariffs
Read full article: Virginia lawmakers react to President Trumpโs tariffsOn Saturday, President Trump signed an order that imposes significant tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. In Virginia, various local lawmakers made statements regarding the legislation.