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US Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump tariff legality
US Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump tariff legality
Business and Economy
by  AFP

A majority of US Supreme Court justices appeared deeply skeptical of the legality behind a swath of Donald Trump's tariffs as they heard a landmark case Wednesday that could uphold -- or upend -- the president's economic agenda. A lower court ruled in May that he had exceeded his authority, with the case ultimately making its way to the Supreme Court.

Promotions lift McDonald's sales in tricky consumer market
Promotions lift McDonald's sales in tricky consumer market
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Fast-food giant McDonald's scored solid sales growth Wednesday following promotions to attract struggling consumers, with company shares rising despite profits missing expectations. To secure support for the promotions from McDonald's franchisees, the company is financing half the cost of promotion, said Chief Financial Officer Ian Borden.