China tariffs raise concerns at Chicago toy store
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies. Shardaa Gray reports.
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The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies. Shardaa Gray reports.
China is not part of the pause, and the administration is ratcheting up pressure on Beijing to negotiate, pushing tariffs on Chinese goods up to 125%.
As Trump leaves China alone in facing high U.S. tariffs, Beijing says "the door to talks is open," but dialogue must come with "mutual respect."
President Trump’s latest move prompted yet another historic day on Wall Street. Erica Brown reports.
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America is on the verge of an international trade war after President Donald Trump signed an order imposing 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican neighbors and an additional 10% levy on goods from China.
President Trump said Sunday night that a European tariff is likely next, and that Americans could feel some pain with all this. This comes as the stock market set to open down sharply on news that these massive tariffs on our largest trading partners kick in Tuesday. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
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Blues icon and world music pioneer Taj Mahal will be headlining the Chicago Blues Festival this June.
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The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools have agreed to use May Day for a "day of civic action" for students and teachers.
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A flight from San Francisco to Boston was diverted to O'Hare International Airport in Chicago early Friday after the crew noticed an unusual odor on board.
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Three people were killed and one other was wounded in a shooting on Friday afternoon in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.
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The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released video Friday of the deadly shooting that killed Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera in 2025.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
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A tree planting initiative has kicked off in Chatham, among the Chicago neighborhoods most plagued by flooding, to help with the persistent problem.
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