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U.S. Automakers Hit With $10.6 Billion Tariff Burden Amid Trade Pressures

                                            A truck carries brand new cars on March 04, 2025 in Richmond, California.  U.S. automakers are facing mounting financial strain as tariffs on vehicles and auto parts imported from Canada and Mexico have surged past $10 billion in 2025, with estimates projecting the total to reach $10.6 billion by the end of October . The tariffs, imposed under trade measures tied to national security and regional content rules, have forced manufacturers to absorb much of the cost rather than immediately passing it on to consumers. However, analysts warn that vehicle prices could soon rise as companies struggle to offset the escalating expenses. Industry experts note that while the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) provides some relief by reducing duties on vehicles meeting strict content requirements, many automakers st...
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Devastating Earthquake in Myanmar: Death Toll Surpasses 1,000

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, leaving a trail of destruction and despair in its wake. The quake, centered near Mandalay, the country's second-largest city, has claimed over 1,000 lives, with more than 2,400 injured and many still missing. 

The disaster has caused widespread devastation, toppling buildings, buckling roads, and collapsing bridges. Rescue efforts are ongoing, but the scale of the destruction, coupled with power outages and limited resources, has made the situation dire. Myanmar's ongoing civil conflict has further complicated relief operations, leaving many communities isolated and in desperate need of aid.

Neighboring countries, including India and China, have stepped in to provide humanitarian assistance, sending rescue teams and essential supplies. However, the full extent of the tragedy is still unfolding, and the death toll is expected to rise as rescuers continue to search through the rubble.

This earthquake is one of the deadliest to hit Myanmar in over a century, highlighting the urgent need for international support and disaster preparedness in the region.

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