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How are new tariffs affecting Campbell Soup's costs and pricing?
Live from MPR News in Washington, I'm Shay Stevens. Foe Giant Campbell says that new tariffs are accounting for a growing share of its costs. The company is particularly affected by import taxes on steel and aluminum needed to make cans for its soups. As NPR's Lina Selelyuk reports, Campbell's plans to raise prices to offset some of those higher costs.
Campbell says tariffs are expected to account for about 4% of its cost of goods sold over the next fiscal year. That's hundreds of millions of dollars in costs. The company says it faces tariffs on various products. One is Rey's pasta sauce, which relies on imports from Italy. And the big one is steel used for soup cans.
What did President Trump say about AI and military superiority at the White House dinner?
President Trump has added a new 50% tariff on steel, and Campbell's executives say there's simply not a way to source the needed amount. amount of steel in the United States, so they have to import this key raw material. The company expects to cover these new costs in part by negotiating with suppliers, improving productivity, finding other cost savings, but also quote surgical and responsible price increases. Аліна Селюх, НПРНЮс.
Президент Трамса'ю С. During a White House dinner with leaders of the tech industry, Trump said he's not concerned about China, Russia, and North Korea gaining Superiority in military artificial intelligence.
We have the smartest people, we have the greatest technology. They can copy, but they can't create like we can create.
Why are federal agents searching former advisor John Bolton's home and what documents were seized?
Trump also weighed in on the New York City mayoral race, suggesting that two of the four candidates should drop out. Court records show that cell phones, computers, and documents were seized during the recent raid on the home of former Trump advisor John Bolton. More from NPR's Ryan Lucas.
Federal agents conducted a search of John Bolton's Maryland home late last month. Now the Justice Department has filed in federal court a redacted version of the search warrant and other documents in response to a request from media organizations, including NPR. The DOJ filing indicates that Bolton is under investigation for possibly gathering, transmitting, or losing defense information. And the potential unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents. A redacted copy of the inventory from the Bolton search shows that agencies' cell phones, hard drives, and computers. as well as type documents and a binder labeled statements and reflections to Allied Strikes.
What controversies surround Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.'s decisions on CDC leadership and vaccines?
Bolton served as Trump's national security advisor before becoming a fierce Trump critic. Ryan Lucas and PR News, Washington.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior fielded questions from Democrats and Republicans Thursday during a Senate hearing on his policies. Kennedy defended the firing of the head of the centers for disease control and prevention. And his decision not to recommend vaccines, including the covet nineteen shots. He also accused lawmakers of lying about his department. US futures are flat in after hours trading on Wall Street. You're listening to NPR.
What is the latest death toll in Gaza and how are Israeli operations evolving?
The Gaza Health Ministry says more than sixty four thousand Palestinians have been killed in the war in Gaza. That includes at least twenty eight people killed by Israeli strikes early Thursday. The latest attacks came as Israeli troops expanded operations in parts of Gaza City. The war began in October twenty twenty three when Hamas attacked Israel, killing around fourteen hundred people and kidnapping hundreds more. At least thirty five countries are pledging to support Ukraine against Russian aggression, the so called coalition of the willing to It's mostly European but includes Australia and Canada. As NPR's Eleanor Beersley reports, the nation say they're ready to commit troops and equipment once the war ends.
French president Emmanuel Macron says the pillow of Ukraine's security will be its own military.
Aucune limitation de format ou de capacité pour l'arme ukrainienne.
How is President Macron pledging unlimited support for Ukraine's military amid the war?
We will accept no limit on the format or capacity of the Ukrainian army, he said, and will help regenerate Ukrainian forces so they can resist attack and dissuade new Russian aggression.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
How are new tariffs affecting Campbell Soup's costs and pricing?
0:02–0:41
2
What did President Trump say about AI and military superiority at the White House dinner?
0:41–1:29
3
Why are federal agents searching former advisor John Bolton's home and what documents were seized?
1:29–2:23
4
What controversies surround Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.'s decisions on CDC leadership and vaccines?
2:23–3:01
5
What is the latest death toll in Gaza and how are Israeli operations evolving?
3:01–3:50
6
How is President Macron pledging unlimited support for Ukraine's military amid the war?
3:50–4:39