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US takes a toll with stock market and tariff concerns

Sylvia Freire, Staff Reporter April 19, 2025

The United States stock market index took a downturn following China’s retaliatory tariffs on Friday, April 4. Since President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, inflation rates are likely to increase,...

Students walk between classes in the morning on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Gatton College of Business in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Trump pauses tariffs on countries, adds additional tax to China

Sylvia Freire, Reporter April 9, 2025

President Donald Trump paused reciprocal tariffs on 75 countries for 90 days, starting Wednesday, April 9. According to The Associated Press, Trump imposed reciprocal tariffs, defined as a tax restriction...

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