BUSINESS

Conservation groups worry Trump’s seafood order paves way for overfishing

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The executive order represents a dramatic shift in federal policy on fishing in U.S. waters by prioritizing commercial fishing interests. PORTLAND, Maine — President Donald Trump’s executive order to boost the U.S. commercial fishing industry drew praise from commercial fishing groups and condemnation from environmental organizations who said they fear cutting regulations will harm fish populations that … Read more

‘Certainly have a developing crisis’ | Texas beekeepers report record bee deaths, raising alarm for agriculture

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Beekeepers are worried as some have seen 80% of their hives die. ROUND ROCK, Texas — Commercial beekeepers are abuzz, saying more of their bees are dying this year. Honeybee populations are plummeting across Texas and the U.S., with some beekeepers reporting large losses in their hives. If the trend continues, it could have far-reaching … Read more

Furniture company strives to keep prices low amid uncertainty as new tariffs announced

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President Donald Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff for every U.S. trading partner, which will go into effect on April 5. SAN ANTONIO — A local company selling office furniture is trying to stay ahead of the curve to keep costs down amid a new slate of tariffs announced in Washington.   “When we understood … Read more