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When President Trump invokes tariffs - he promises they’ll benefit Americans. But the experience of some small business owners tells a different story. 

For this week's Reporter's Notebook, Host Debbie Elliott speaks with NPR Business Correspondent Alina Selyukh about what she learned about the unexpected costs small businesses are shouldering.

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This episode was produced by Gabriel Sanchez. Our director is Erika Ryan.

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Just months after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping tariffs, he's issued new ones.

The new tariffs, enacted Friday, have two tiers, of 10 and 12.5%, imposed on goods from the United States' 60 biggest trading partners — 59 countries, plus the European Union.

What makes these tariffs different - and how might they affect average consumers?

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This episode was produced by Michelle Aslam and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. 

Our director is Jonas Adams.

It was edited by Rebekah Metzler, Mallory Yu and Tinbete Ermyas.

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The Trump administration has reached a nuclear deal with the government of Saudi Arabia.

It would allow the Gulf state to develop a nuclear program for civilian purposes. But the deal has already raised questions about nuclear weapons.

What do we know about the agreement - and what effect could it have on US the Middle East?

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This episode was produced by Chris Harland-Dunaway and Tyler Bartlam, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.

It was edited by Patrick Jarenwattananon and Tinbete Ermyas.

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Despite promises the Iran war would be decided quickly and decisively, the fighting continues. Does the Trump administration have an exit strategy for Iran and is the US heading into another forever war?

After more than two months without an Iran war update, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the senate and asked for billions more to fund the war in Iran.

Hegseth is asking for $67 billion URGENTLY, and Senators – mostly democrats – had questions for Hegseth about the size of the request and the overall strategy of the war.

This episode was produced by Lauren Hodges, Gabriel Sanchez, Kadin Mills and Tyler Bartlam. 

It was edited by Janaya Williams, Andrew Sussman, Justine Klein and Courtney Dorning

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The crimes the Tate brothers are charged with are the foundation of a lucrative business believed to exploit women and young girls.  We talk to a reporter who's dug into a similar investigation.

The Tates were arrested in Miami over the weekend after Crown Prosecutors issued 38 new criminal charges.

This brings the total number of charges against the pair to 59, and and they include multiple counts of rape and sex trafficking. 

The brothers deny the charges against them. Andrew Tate is known for polarizing and misogynistic views.

This episode was produced by Mia Venkat and Chris Harland-Dunaway, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro, and additional reporting from Robbie Griffiths.  It was edited by Justine Kenin.

Our director is Jonas Adams. 

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