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Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Amy Held. President Trump showing no signs of backing off a trade war, announcing today he is raising new temporary global tariffs to 15%. This a day after the Supreme Court struck a heavy blow to his agenda, striking down most of his worldwide tariffs imposed under an emergency statute. U.S.
Chapter 2: What recent actions has President Trump taken regarding tariffs?
consumers and companies grappling with what this all means. Paul Rogers, owner of Cucina Bacci Italian Shop in Atlanta, has been paying Trump's tariffs on imported Italian goods. He says his customers may now see cost savings, but not anytime soon.
I'm hopeful that things will change for the better. But right now, we're still stuck with the stock that we've paid high prices for. So it's going to be a long time before a small business like ours starts to see the benefits of the tariffs again.
After the Supreme Court ruling, Trump says his administration will now work on new legally permissible tariffs. A powerful winter storm is expected to bring blizzard conditions and power outages along the East Coast starting tomorrow. NPR's Selina Simmons-Duffin reports the hardest-hit areas predicted to stretch from New Jersey into New England.
The National Weather Service has issued blizzard warnings for millions of residents in Long Island, New York City, and southern Connecticut from Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. The winter storm that's brewing off the mid-Atlantic coast will bring heavy, wet snow that's expected to come down quickly for many hours, creating hazardous travel conditions.
High winds are also expected, which increase the risk of power outages and coastal flooding. The National Weather Service is advising people who live in the path of the storm to stock up on three days' worth of non-perishable food, water, and medications, charge phones, and ensure there are warm clothes, blankets, and a first aid kit available. Selina Simmons-Duffin, NPR News.
Federal environmental regulators have repealed standards for limiting mercury and other air pollution from coal plants. Ellis Julin with Montana Public Radio reports Montana is home to the country's biggest emitter.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized its repeal of the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxic Standards. The policy would have required power plants to install filtration systems to capture pollutants like mercury, arsenic, and lead. The Trump administration says the move will save utility companies money, but health professionals say the costs outweigh any savings.
Rob Byron is an internist in rural Montana.
Repeal of these standards will result in many Americans dying needlessly from preventable causes related to air pollution.
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