Trade deals bring cautious relief and renewed hope
The United States Mexico Canada Agreement replaces NAFTA and a Phase One China deal reduces tensions. The two accords curb new trade barriers, bolster intellectual property protections, and support American producers while easing tariff threats. Uncertainty lingers over enforcement and some terms, but the framework signals improving commerce relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Trump
House Democrats
United States
NAFTA
U.S
Mexico
China
Beijing
Donald Trump
USMCA
Reader Poll: Sock Preferences and Food Insecurity
Tuesday readers vote on their top sock choice with 51 percent mismatched and 31 percent no holes. A separate question asks if food insecurity is a problem at home with results posted on IndeOnline.com.
Letters to the Editor Policy Details The Independent
The Independent invites signed letters to the editor limited to 300 words. Include name, street address with city or township, and a daytime phone for verification. Letters may be edited for length, clarity, and libelous or obscene language. Only one letter per writer per 30 days. Submission options include email, mail, or fax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Independent
The Independent Massillon Publication Information
The Independent is a daily Massillon newspaper published at 729 Lincoln Way East Massillon Ohio 44646 excluding Sundays. Copyright protects its materials with AP dispatches exclusive to local news. Periodical postage is paid in Canton Ohio 44709. Postmaster address changes to the Massillon office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Independent
Lincoln Way East
Massillon
Associated Press
Canton
Wrong conversation followed Peloton ad
A columnist critiques the Peloton holiday commercial and similar campaigns, arguing they reveal ageism and gendered financial dynamics. The piece discusses marriage, shared finances, and the social pressures behind extravagant gifts, urging readers to consider how money and power shape relationships during the holidays.
Letter to the Editor on presidents running while not incumbents
Eric Haubert of Massillon argues presidents should be allowed to seek nonconsecutive terms but not run as incumbents. He cites Grover Cleveland Nixon Clinton Obama and Trump impeachment cases to support his plan and notes the two term limit despite wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Twitter
Donald Trump
Trump
Grover Cleveland
Franklin Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Richard Nixon
Bill Clinton
Nixon
Senate
Mitch McConnell
Barack Obama
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Independent
IndeOnline.com
Indeonline
Lincoln Way
E. Massillon
Ohio
Gannett
Jim Porter
Veronica van Dress
Kevin Ackerman
Ops
Sat-Sun
Indeonling.com
Gannett Go, Inc
Jerry King
Hubby
Asymi
McArdle
Eric Haubert
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!