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Economy

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Wyden introduces bill requiring congressional tariff approval after alleging Trump family gains from Swiss, Korean, UAE deals

Jul 24, 2026

The clip shows Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) opening remarks in a Senate Finance Committee hearing with USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer. Wyden criticizes Trump’s second-term tariff policies for raising costs on families and businesses, disrupting supply chains, and failing to deliver on campaign promises to farmers and manufacturers. He details specific new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods via an unused Smoot-Hawley provision and accuses the administration of corrupt enrichment through tariff adjustments tied to foreign gifts and investments. Wyden announces introduction of the Congressional Trade Powers Reform Act to restore congressional oversight. Sourcing consists of Wyden’s statements referencing his prior letter on Swiss gifts, recent financial disclosures, and administration announcements; the segment cuts to Greer for testimony.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

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Trump administration shifts to Section 301 tariffs as Section 122 surcharge expires July 24

Jul 24, 2026

Panel discusses new U.S. tariffs replacing expiring Section 122 measures, shifting to Section 301 authority after the February Supreme Court IEEPA ruling. Guests analyze legal strategy, projected price impacts of roughly $1,100–$1,200 per household, comparisons to Iran war costs, and a Fox News poll showing rising economic discontent and 76% disapproval of Trump's handling of inflation. Discussion covers Trump's tariff philosophy and Oval Office decor as optics issues.

▶ Source: MS NOW

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Whitehouse questions Greer on tariff refund equity for small businesses

Jul 22, 2026

The C-SPAN clip shows Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) questioning U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on President Trump's tariff policies. Whitehouse highlights that Americans pay tariff costs, raising concerns that large corporations easily access refunds via CBP while small businesses struggle and refunds may not reach end consumers.

▶ Source: C-SPAN

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Canadians express frustration with Trump's new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods

Jul 21, 2026

The BBC News segment features vox pop interviews with Canadians reacting to recent US tariffs. Interviewees describe the measures as ridiculous, unnecessary, frustrating, and likely to raise prices and strain the bilateral relationship. They criticize the US leader's approach and urge continued negotiation while noting Canada's fairness and alternative trade options. The piece relies entirely on anonymous public reactions with no named experts, graphics, or official statements. It aligns with coverage of the July 20, 2026, tariff announcements.

▶ Source: BBC News

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Small Businesses Navigate Slow $166 Billion IEEPA Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling

Jul 19, 2026

Bloomberg Television segment examines the difficulties small businesses face obtaining refunds after the Supreme Court invalidated President Trump's IEEPA tariffs. It features interviews with Victor Schwartz of V.O.S. Selections, Allison Budvarson of Out of the Box Manufacturing, and Sarah Albrecht of the Liberty Justice Center, detailing tariff impacts, the original lawsuit, and the multi-phase CBP refund system launched after the February ruling.

▶ Source: Bloomberg Television