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Trump's Tariff Shift Amid Job Cuts and Storm Delays

7/16/2025

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President Trump has adjusted tariff policies, temporarily halting severe levies amid market instability.
The administration plans to reduce the Department of Education's workforce by 50%, affecting 1,400 jobs.
The Defense Department has awarded xAI a $200 million contract for artificial intelligence development.
Severe thunderstorms led to over 10,000 flight delays across the U.S. on Monday.

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Story summary

President Trump has adjusted tariff policies, temporarily halting severe levies amid market instability.
The administration plans to reduce the Department of Education's workforce by 50%, affecting 1,400 jobs.
The Defense Department has awarded xAI a $200 million contract for artificial intelligence development.
Severe thunderstorms led to over 10,000 flight delays across the U.S. on Monday.