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US officials to discuss tariffs with Chinese delegation in Switzerland

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top U.S. officials are set to meet with a high-level Chinese delegation this weekend in Switzerland in the first major talks between the two nations since President Donald Trump sparked a trade war with stiff tariffs on imports. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. ...

Queen City Running Company opens IM store

IRON MOUNTAIN — Marquette-based Queen City Running Company opened its third location April 7 in Iron Mountain. Kevin Thomsen started Queen City Running Company in Marquette nearly 10 years ago when he purchased Johnson Sporting Goods from his father and transitioned the business toward ...

Amid Cinco de Mayo celebrations, a tax on Mexican tomatoes looms

Guacamole has been spared from tariffs for now. But salsa may not be so lucky. While President Donald Trump put threatened tariffs on Mexican avocados on pause, the U.S. government plans to put a nearly 21% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes starting July 14. A duty — like a tariff — is a tax ...

Kohl’s ousts its CEO after investigating vendor deals

Kohl's said it has terminated its new CEO Ashley Buchanan after an investigation determined that he directed the retailer to engage in vendor transactions that involved undisclosed conflicts of interest. Kohl's named Chairman Michael Bender as interim CEO, effective immediately. In connection ...

UPCC sets hiring event Tuesday in St. Ignace

MARQUETTE — The Upper Peninsula Construction Council will have a hiring event from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Little Bear East Arena, 275 Marquette St. in St. Ignace. The event is open to individuals 18 or older who have a valid driver’s license and high school diploma or GED. Those ...