Trump’s new tariffs go into effect as US economy shows signs of strain
President Donald Trump began imposing higher import taxes on dozens of countries Thursday just as the economic fallout of his monthslong tariff threats has begun to cause visible damage to the U.S. economy. Just after midnight, goods from more than 60 countries and the European Union became subject to tariff rates of 10% or higher. Products from the EU, Japan and South Korea are taxed at 15%, while imports from Taiwan, Vietnam and Bangladesh are taxed at 20%. Trump also expects the EU, Japan and South Korea to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in the United States. Continue reading at King 5. (AP)
WA fines oil refineries millions for acid, wastewater violations
Two northwest Washington refineries are again in trouble with regulators. After receiving warnings from the state for nearly a year, the HF Sinclair and Tesoro refineries near Anacortes face million-dollar fines for failing to clean up thousands of gallons of dangerous and corrosive liquids. These are the latest in a long list of violations, including for toxic emissions, oil spills and safety lapses, at the refineries, heightening concerns for those who live in the area. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (AP)
“Big Beautiful Bill” Restricts Safety Net Programs, Spells Trouble for Seattle’s Vulnerable
On July 4th, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed into law H.R. 1, a budget reconciliation bill that is also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” H.R. 1 makes permanent most of the tax cuts from Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including expanded tax deductions and estate tax reductions that primarily benefit the wealthy. It also increases the budget for border security, defense, and fossil fuel-based energy production, which will partially be paid for by restrictions to government-sponsored healthcare and nutrition programs, namely by imposing work requirements. Continue reading at International Examiner. (ICHS)
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