Tariffs busting your budget? One charming NYC shop is here to save your wallet — and your conscience. Tucked away at 434 Sixth Ave. in the West Village, the Locavore Variety Store is helmed by “shop local” queen Caroline Weaver, an entrepreneur on a serious mission to change the way New Yorkers consume. Since opening a … Read more
The chaos caused by President Trump’s tariffs have been a bitter pill to swallow for those planning to open a restaurant in the Big Apple – including a sweets shop from the scion of the famed Zabar family. For now the candy prices are stable and comparable to other hotspots as foodie entrepreneurs appear to … Read more
Costco isn’t just a place to save — customers can apparently invest as well. A finance influencer who bought a small gold ingot at the big box retailer sold the nugget nearly a year later for an eye-popping $600 in profit, according to a TikTok video with 6.5 million views. The TikTokker, named Humphrey Yang, … Read more
Ford Motor has hiked prices on three of its Mexico-produced models effective May 2, becoming one of the first major automakers to adjust sticker prices following President Trump’s tariffs. Prices on the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV, Maverick pickup and Bronco Sport will increase by as much as $2,000 on some models, according to a notice … Read more
Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien and Teamsters Motion Picture Division Director Lindsay Dougherty praised President Donald Trump’s call to place a 100% tariff on films produced in other countries. In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump wrote that the “Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death.” He went on to … Read more
President Trump’s call to impose steep tariffs on movies “produced in Foreign Lands” came after he met at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend with the actor Jon Voight, whom he named a “special ambassador” to Hollywood this year. The president’s social media post on Sunday that called for a 100 percent tariff on films produced outside … Read more
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday a 100% tariff on movies produced outside of the United States, saying the US movie industry was dying a “very fast death” due to the incentives that other countries were offering to draw American filmmakers. “This is a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat. … Read more
Unable to predict the impact of President Trump’s ever-changing trade war, Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz became the latest automakers on Wednesday to scrap their profit guidance citing market uncertainty wrought by tariffs. Volkswagen issued guidance at the bottom end of its forecast, but UBS analyst Patrick Hummel wrote in a client note that the German group’s outlook did not “include any … Read more
Being a breadwinner in the Big Apple can really bite. The big ballers, shot callers and finance bros of NYC making $100,000 each year are, in reality, making peanuts, according to a new report on how far the six-figure salary actually stretches in major U.S. cities in 2025. And in Gotham, there isn’t much give. … Read more
The Trump administration took steps on Monday that appear likely to result in new tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceutical products, adding to the levies President Trump has put on imports globally. Federal notices put online Monday afternoon said the administration had initiated national security investigations into imports of chips and pharmaceuticals. Mr. Trump has suggested … Read more
“Saturday Night Live” took another swipe at President Donald Trump this weekend, drawing a bold comparison between Trump and Jesus in its latest cold open. “It’s me, your favorite president, Donald Jesus Trump, comparing myself to the Son of God once again,” said cast member James Austin Johnson, reprising his role as the exaggerated Trump. The … Read more
Lizzo made a not-so-subtle jab at President Trump’s tariffs during her “Saturday Night Live” appearance this weekend — taking the stage in a shirt that read “TARIFFIED.” The singer commanded attention for more than one reason Saturday at her first SNL show since getting swept up into a legal battle after three of her former … Read more
You lose some, you win some. With the stock market taking investors on a roller-coaster ride, one New York restaurant is providing comfort amid the chaos — offering customers discounts based on their financial losses. The War Room Tavern in Albany — a favorite of Empire State politicos and located just steps from the State Capitol … Read more
Save that coin. With the high cost of, just about everything, these days — with the potential to get even worse thanks to President Trump’s tariffs that went into effect last weekend — now is the time to look for savvy ways to save money where you can. As a supermarket employee, Al Baker noticed … Read more
Meghan Markle believes fans will come flocking to buy her products despite President Donald Trump’s tariffs and fears of a recession. The Duchess of Sussex sat down with Fortune magazine and declared that her business is in good standing during uncertain times. “At the moment, all of our products are currently made in the U.S., … Read more
Meghan Markle predicts President Trump’s tariffs will plunge the US into a recession but doesn’t worry for her new “As Ever” brand, calling her luxe honeys and jams “accessible” and “creature comforts.” The Duchess of Sussex argued that her selection of jams, honeys, teas and flower sprinkles — which market for between $9 and $28 … Read more
Meghan Markle predicts President Trump’s tariffs will plunge the US into a recession — but isn’t worried for her new As Ever brand, calling her luxe honeys and jams “accessible” and “creature comforts.” The Duchess of Sussex argued that her selection of jams, honeys, teas and flower sprinkles — which are accessible for between $9 … Read more
Put down the credit card. President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on nearly all imports officially went into effect this weekend, with even steeper levies coming later this week. Prices on cheap products manufactured in China and Vietnam are sure to go up as a result, experts say. But the silver lining is that Americans could finally … Read more
Newer and more expensive medications are more likely to be made in the United States or Europe. Ireland, in particular, has become a hub because it is a tax haven. Many of the industry’s biggest blockbusters are manufactured at least partly in Ireland. Among them are: Keytruda, Merck’s cancer drug; Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s weight-loss drug; … Read more
Somebody pour them a stiff drink. New York restaurant and bar owners are bracing for the impact of announced tariffs that could shake and stir the hospitality industry — if they even go into effect. President Donald Trump’s recent threat of 200% tariffs on all wine, Champagne and spirits from the European Union has sommeliers, … Read more