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American distillers are keeping a close eye on trade talks as Canada and Mexico have until Friday to reach deals with the U.S.President Donald Trump on Sunday levied a 15% tariff on most products imported from the 27-nation European Union. Prior to the deal, the European Union faced a 30% tariff rate that was scheduled to begin on Aug. 1. Distilled spirits were not among the products included in the […]

President Trump announced Wednesday that the U.S. has reached a trade deal with Pakistan, in which the two countries will work together to develop the South Asian country's oil reserves."We have just concluded a Deal with the Country of Pakistan, whereby Pakistan and the United States will work together on developing their massive Oil Reserves," Trump said in a Truth Social post on Wednesday. "We are in the process of […]

Derek Jeter's digital trading card company is going back to the roots.Arena Club was founded in 2022 by the New York Yankees legend and Brian Lee. It serves as a "bridge" between the long-lasting sports card collecting hobby and the up-and-coming world of digital sports collectibles. But on Wednesday, Arena Club announced a new partnership with eBay which makes the global commerce leader the exclusive online marketplace for Arena Club’s new […]

The Senate’s attempt at banning lawmakers from trading stocks made it through its first hurdle on Wednesday, but a lack of Republican support for the move signals a rocky road ahead for the effort.Sen. Josh Hawley’s Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments Act, or PELOSI Act, advanced in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Accountability Committee, but the Missouri Republican was the only GOP member on the panel […]

A can supplier "labeling error" has resulted in a voluntary recall of High Noon Vodka Seltzer 12-packs.Two production lots of High Noon Beach Variety Packs (12 packs, 12 fluid ounce cans) "contain cans that are filled with High Noon vodka seltzer alcohol and are mislabeled as CELSIUS® ASTRO VIBE™ Energy Drink, Sparkling Blue Razz Edition with a silver top," High Noon said in media release on Wednesday. "High Noon is voluntarily […]

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced that it will leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged, as policymakers decided to hold rates steady amid elevated economic uncertainty as they continue to monitor inflationary pressures and labor market data.The central bank's decision leaves the benchmark federal funds rate at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%, where it has remained following all five of the Fed's policy meetings this year. The central bank […]

President Donald Trump on Wednesday touted the latest gross domestic product (GDP) data that showed a rebound from the first quarter and also repeated his call for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates ahead of the central bank's announcement later today.Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social platform, "2Q GDP JUST OUT: 3%, WAY BETTER THAN EXPECTED! 'Too Late' MUST NOW LOWER THE RATE. No Inflation! Let people […]

New York Mets All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor is locked in on making a second-half push worthy of a postseason berth, but that doesn’t stop him from impacting his community. Lindor is known for his off-the-field impact, and in partnership with Dairy Queen, he’s spreading the word about a very sweet way everyone can support children’s hospitals. Dairy Queen announced on Wednesday that "Miracle Treat Day" will be on July 31, where every […]

Boston Red Sox fans had a tough time getting food and drinks this past weekend at Fenway Park.That's because, for the first time in its 113-year span, concession workers at the famed stadium are currently on strike, citing unlivable wages.According to Local 26, Fenway concessions workers, employed by Aramark, "currently earn under $20 an hour, which is about $10 an hour below the citywide standard for similar jobs."CLICK HERE FOR […]