American Whiskey Distillers Brace for Trump’s 2nd Trade War
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American Whiskey Distillers Brace for Trump’s 2nd Trade War

The already battered spirits industry will see its supply squeezed if tariffs raise import costs and other countries’ retaliation closes off export markets.
Gulf Coast Shrimpers See Hope in Trump’s Tariffs
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Gulf Coast Shrimpers See Hope in Trump’s Tariffs

After years struggling to compete with cheaper, farm-raised imported shrimp, shrimpers from Florida to Louisiana are optimistic that the new tariffs will help them.
How Contracting Work Became a Race to the Bottom
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How Contracting Work Became a Race to the Bottom

The reality of being a contractor includes inexperienced workers, sketchy business practices and low, low margins.