Todd Spangler Detroit Free Press Published 2:01 p.m. UTC Jul 19, 2018 WASHINGTON — Automotive officials Thursday blasted President Trump’s proposed tariffs on imported autos and auto parts, with trade groups saying a tax of 25 percent on imports will increase costs on American-made cars as well, resulting in decreased production and jobs losses. While thanking Trump for his leadership, former Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt, head of the American Auto Policy Council made up of Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler, said the three are “very concerned that the positive effects of the president’s policies could be undermined by tariffs.” The Commerce Department on Thursday kicked off a daylong hearing on President Donald Trump's proposal to raise taxes on imported autos and auto parts, a plan that automakers say could hurt business and cost American jobs. The hearing at the Commerce Department's headquarters in Washington, D.C., will include … [Read more...] about Auto leaders at hearing say tariffs will cut U.S. jobs, raise consumer costs
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James Lock looks dramatically different five years after joining Towie following hair transplant and ‘ear job’
JAMES Lock looks dramatically different five years after joining Towie following his hair transplant and ear job. The reality star posted a smouldering shot from his holiday in Marrakesh and he looks like a whole new man. James, 31, has gone through a series of changes since he started out on Towie as a fresh-faced 26 year old. His latest Instagram update, which was posted today, shows him on holiday in Morocco sporting a deep tan. In the picture, the differences to his features appear clearly visible as he throws a smouldering look to the camera. Back in February, James revealed he had undergone £5,000 corrective ear surgery in a bid to overhaul his image. He told The Sun Online: "I couldn't be happier." In an exclusive chat, the reality TV star said: "I was a bit apprehensive before the bandages came off but as soon as they were removed I knew I'd made the right decision... "People will always criticise you but I'm a firm believer that if something effects your confidence … [Read more...] about James Lock looks dramatically different five years after joining Towie following hair transplant and ‘ear job’
Chloe Ferry insists she’s ‘done’ with plastic surgery after latest nose and boob job
CHLOE Ferry has vowed against ever having more plastic surgery and admits she's "happy" with her image now. The revelation comes just days after she went back under the knife for further work on her nose, as well as a boob job. 22-year-old Chloe is thought to have spent in excess of £50,000 on perfecting her image. But the reality TV star has now told Reveal: "I'm happy now. I'm done." Speaking to the publication just hours after her latest - and final - surgery, Chloe assured fans: "I recover very quickly." Chloe also addressed her emotional outburst ahead of last week's surgery, after claiming she "just wanted to feel pretty." She revealed: "It just got me down. People were giving me grief on my photos and, even after I have work done, they still have a go. I think I was having a moment, but I'm fine now." The star earlier broke down in tears as she admitted she was scared before the operation. The Geordie Shore star filmed herself in her hospital room prior to having … [Read more...] about Chloe Ferry insists she’s ‘done’ with plastic surgery after latest nose and boob job
U.S. job growth seen strong in February; wages to rebound
U.S. employers likely maintained a brisk pace of hiring in February and boosted wages for workers, which is expected to give the Federal Reserve the green light to raise interest rates next week despite slowing economic growth. Nonfarm payrolls probably increased by 190,000 jobs last month, according to a Reuters survey of economists, in part as unseasonably mild weather buoyed employment in the construction sector. The economy created 227,000 jobs in January. The Labor Department will publish its closely watched employment report on Friday at 08:30 a.m. (1330 GMT). Fed Chair Janet Yellen signaled last week that the U.S. central bank would likely hike interest rates at its March 14-15 policy meeting. The economy needs to create roughly 100,000 jobs per month to keep up with growth in the working-age population. "February employment appears to be the final hurdle for the Fed to raise interest rates in March, and it's likely to be easily jumped," said Ryan Sweet, senior economist at … [Read more...] about U.S. job growth seen strong in February; wages to rebound
Viet Nam and S Korea strike a trade deal
South Korea wants to buy things from Viet Nam. People there want garlic, honey, ginger and other things from this country. Viet Nam also wants to buy things from South Korea. People here want car parts and electronic equipment from that country. The governments of the two countries have come up with a plan. That is less tax should be charged on certain things that go from one country to the other. HA NOI (VNS) — The Republic of Korea has chosen Viet Nam as its first FTA partner that can export products such as garlic, ginger and honey with tariffs reduced to zero per cent over the next 10-15 years. The information was shared at a conference to inform Vietnamese businesses about the recently signed FTA between the two countries on Thursday, organised by the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI). The VCCI said the current export taxes applied to these products in the RoK stood from 241 to 420 per cent, but under the Viet Nam-Korean Free Trade Agreement (VKFTA) signed on … [Read more...] about Viet Nam and S Korea strike a trade deal