Experts warn that American consumers will ultimately bear the cost of any tariffs imposed on foreign imports. While tariffs on Mexican goods have been temporarily averted and tariffs on Canadian goods are on hold, China has retaliated against new U.S. duties with fresh tariffs. This ongoing tariff war could impact American wallets.
Campaigns across the country have highlighted the labor contributions of immigrants, with a recent “Day Without Immigrants” protest demonstrating solidarity against President Trump’s immigration crackdown. The protest saw closures of shops and restaurants in various states.
In other news, Democrats and government watchdog groups are raising concerns about Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency operatives reportedly taking over the Treasury Department’s payment systems and ousting the top civil servant. They believe this could be a major privacy and security breach.
Salvage crews are continuing to remove wreckage from the Potomac River following an air disaster that killed 67 people. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the collision between an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army helicopter.
Meanwhile, Super Bowl 59 festivities have kicked off, with the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles engaging with fans at the Superdome. Iowa great Caitlin Clark’s jersey was also retired at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Nicole Fallert, the author of the Daily Briefing, reported live from the Superdome.
