California wine industry wary as tariffs loom
California's wine sector faces pressure from escalating U S Europe trade tensions. Warnings warn tariffs could raise costs for barrels and glass while hurting importers, yet some growers like Craig Ledbetter of Vine Farms in Lodi see potential long term gains. Industry data show California accounts for about 80 percent of U S wine and exports remain crucial amid changing consumption, drought, and wildfire smoke risks.
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Global ceasefire talks and regional tensions across multiple fronts
Reports indicate Ukraine and Russia discussed a limited ceasefire after talks with President Trump, while Zelenskyy described ongoing Saudi talks to define protected infrastructure. Iran marked Chaharshanbe Souri with fires and lanterns, and Gaza saw renewed Israeli activity amid hostage pressure. Nestle recalled Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s meals for wood-like material. Trump plans to sign an education department shutdown order, and the Fed kept rates steady with projected cuts. Echo privacy feature to end March 28, and Pope Francis receives mail at Gemelli Hospital amid pneumonia recovery.
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Amazon sues safety agency over recall liability fight
Amazon sues the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission arguing it is not a distributor of third party sold products and should not bear recall liability. The CPSC ordered recalls notifications and refunds for hundreds of thousands of items alleging safety risks.
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