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US takes first steps towards new global trade penalties

US takes first steps towards new global trade penalties

The United States announced new investigations Wednesday into what it considers unfair trade practices by dozens of countries, opening the door to penalties such as further tariffs as President Donald Trump seeks to replace duties struck down by the Supreme Court. The Trump administration is launching separate probes centered on

Oil prices jump despite strategic reserve release

Oil prices jump despite strategic reserve release

The International Energy Agency's announcement Wednesday of a record release of oil from strategic reserves failed to ease supply concerns, with crude prices pushing higher and global equities mostly dropping. The move to release oil stocks came as Iran said it was ready for a long war of

Different Dems? At Butte debate, candidates make pitch to challenge GOP

BUTTE — Montana Democrats gathered in the Motherlode Theater in Butte on Tuesday night for the first debate among the party’s four primary contenders for the state’s western district congressional seat. More than 100 people attended Tuesday’s debate, which came on the heels of a Monday event in

US, India still at odds with majority on WTO reform

US, India still at odds with majority on WTO reform

The United States and India still have reservations about a plan to overhaul the World Trade Organization, even though "a large majority of members" support it, the talks facilitator said Wednesday. Reforming the global trade body, which has spent years tangled up in structural and geopolitical obstacles, will

Ravalli County officials host public meeting on proposed roads levy

Ravalli County officials host public meeting on proposed roads levy

Ravalli County Commissioners held a meeting at the fairgrounds Monday evening to discuss the proposed roads levy for the June ballot. Commissioner Chairman Dan Huls read the resolution and how it will be written on the ballot. He said a nearly $3 million annual funding shortage is the main reason

Trump pushes forward with tariffs as lawsuits mount

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump is advancing a new wave of tariffs, even as he faces renewed legal battles over their legitimacy, and consumers worry about higher prices. Trump is expected to announce new tariff investigations that could lead to higher import duties worldwide. These actions follow the Supreme

Average Pet Insurance Rates as of March 2026 | Insurify

The average cost of pet insurance for cats and dogs held steady through February. As of March 1, the average monthly cost of pet insurance in the U.S. was $43 for dogs and $23 for cats, according to Insurify data. These rates are identical to the national averages for