“A tariff is a tax,” said Jesuit Father Stephen Pitts, professor of economics at Marquette University. “And so the question with any tax is, who will bear it?”
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Washington Roundup: USCCB greets ‘first phase’ of Gaza deal; shutdown continues; and more
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonIsrael’s government ratified what the White House called the “first phase” of a ceasefire deal, as President Donald Trump indicated he planned to visit the region.
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Uncertainty grows for food assistance programs amid government shutdown
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonFederal food assistance programs used by millions could be at risk as the federal government shutdown continues, proponents of those programs said.
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Washington Roundup: Birthright citizenship order blocked; military plans ordered for cartels
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonTrump’s birthright citizenship order is blocked again; new tariffs are in effect; and the military is ordered to make plans against Latin American cartels.
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Washington Roundup: Senior US officials visit Gaza amid hunger crisis, Trump announces new tariffs
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonU.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and special envoy Steve Witkoff made a rare trip to Gaza Aug. 1, after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would be “going to …
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Much of the uncertainty is down to the supply chain for religious goods and their component materials, which spans a number of countries.
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Mexican bishops decry ‘culture of death’ in Mexico, reiterating calls for unity
by David Agrenby David AgrenDrug cartels, migration through Mexico and economic concerns over possible tariffs “can be resolved in a climate of unity” and dialog, say nation’s bishops.
