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Supreme Court reins in Trump on tariffs in split decision

(The Center Square) – The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing billions of dollars in worldwide tariffs. The high court decision affects Trump's tariffs enacted under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Trump had used the law to impose tariffs on

Stillwater mine officials welcome tariff ruling, caution against quick expectations

COLUMBUS — While Montana's congressional delegation celebrated this week's federal tariff ruling on Russian palladium as a major step toward restoring jobs at Sibanye-Stillwater, company officials are urging caution about timelines for rehiring the nearly 700 workers laid off in fall 2024. "This will not

US trade deficit in goods widens to new record in 2025

US trade deficit in goods widens to new record in 2025

The US trade deficit in goods expanded to a new record in 2025, government data showed Thursday, despite sweeping tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed during his first year back in the White House. The US goods deficit stood at $1.24 trillion for all of last year, widening slightly

Will Rising Costs Change Our Lives, Or Our Lifestyles?

Will Rising Costs Change Our Lives, Or Our Lifestyles?

After Trump enacted a series of reciprocal tariffs on April 2, many are left wondering if the prices of the goods they have grown accustomed to consuming will shoot into the stratosphere. Regardless of one’s feelings about the tariffs, now is a good time to take a look at

A Greener Future for Montana

The local governments of Missoula, Bozeman and Helena have recently adopted an agreement to develop a green tariff. Working with NorthWestern Energy (NWE), the three cities will progress toward their goal of achieving 100% clean energy by the year 2030. This decision made by the local governments is a vital