NAFTA Talks Gain Pace but No Deadline Set
USTR Robert Lighthizer said there is no deadline to finish NAFTA renegotiations with Canada and Mexico. He hopes for year end but warns it may be unrealistic. Lawmakers urge swift talks to avoid harming U.S. business and farming.
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Uber founder Kalanick resigns as CEO from ride-hailing giant
Travis Kalanick steps down as Uber chief executive after shareholder revolts and scandals. He will remain on the board as investors seek to refocus on growth amid lawsuits, worker concerns, and a recent leave of absence.
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Big Jim's Extreme Auto Sticks To A Holistic Car Philosophy
Cedar Rapids shop owner Jim Reiner explains a lifelong maintenance approach old and new cars share, focusing on full-service work rather than single fixes. His 28 years at the shop link generations of customers, with Elizabeth Reiner handling front desk duties and evolving vehicle reliability shaping ongoing relationships.
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Big Jim's Auto: Honest Cedar Rapids Shop Marks Oil Change Niche
Jim Reiner runs Big Jim's Extreme Auto at 1600 Sixth St SW Cedar Rapids. The shop focuses on oil changes with a modern online presence and social media monitoring to attract customers. Reiner credits the Cedar Rapids community for steady work and emphasizes honesty and straightforward dealings.
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OECD study finds farm aid raises food prices hurting the poor
A 2014 16 OECD and EU study covering 52 countries shows agriculture subsidies average 519 billion dollars annually, with almost 60 percent aimed at lifting local prices above world market levels. Government payments for output and inputs are seen as inefficient and harmful to the poor, while some emerging economies increase aid as others cut back.
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European Union
Ken Ash
Oecd Trade and Agriculture Directorate
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