"The Fourth of July, Trump's tariffs, Fireworks sales." Views expressed in this US and World News update are those of the reporters and correspondents. Accesed on 04 July 2025, 1422 UTC. Content and Source: "The New York Times-The Morning Newsletter." URL--https://www.nytimes.com. Please check URL or scroll down to read your selections. Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). View in browser | nytimes.com July 4, 2025 Good morning, and Happy Fourth. Politics are colliding with the holiday this year: President Trump scored a major victory yesterday when the House passed his big policy bill, and he’s expected to sign it in a ceremony today. We start with that. Then we explain how tariffs have affected firework sales. Plus, we have sticky, sunny archival images from Fourths over the decades. Mike Johnson signing the bill. Kenny Holston/The New York Times The House passed Republicans’ major policy bill in a tight ...
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