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A Potential $110B Economic Hit: How Trump’s Tariffs Could Mean Rising Costs for Families, Strain for States

A Potential $110B Economic Hit: How Trump’s Tariffs Could Mean Rising Costs for Families, Strain for States

By Bedassa Tadesse, THE CONVERSATION | Editorial credit: bella1105 / Shutterstock.com Get ready to pay more for avocados, maple syrup and – well – almost everything. The U.S. officially imposed new 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico on March 4, 2025, following through on a long-delayed pledge from President Donald Trump. American consumers and businesses are now bracing for higher costs and potential supply […]

Comptroller Wins Owed Wages for Underpaid Construction and Building Workers

Comptroller Wins Owed Wages for Underpaid Construction and Building Workers

By Claudia Irizarry Aponte, THE CITY Three construction firms subcontracted by city agencies and Con Edison failed to pay workers their full required wages so have agreed to pay six figures in back pay and penalties, under settlements announced by Comptroller Brad Lander Thursday. The city comptroller also penalized a Brooklyn apartment developer and ordered […]

Keithlin Caroo-Afrifa Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Equality Fund

Keithlin Caroo-Afrifa Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Equality Fund

Photo of Keithlin Caroo-Afrifa | Photo credit Caribbean Business Report The Equality Fund, one of the world’s largest feminist funds dedicated to supporting gender justice movements, has appoint ed Keithlin Caroo-Afrifa, MBE, to its Board of Directors. Caroo, a social entrepreneur and leading advocate for gender equity in agriculture, is one of two grantee partners selected […]