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It’s Tuesday, June 25 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s newsletter:
Trump's tariff plan
Trump suggested that he wanted to eliminate income taxes and substitute them with tariffs. Yahoo Finance wasn't a fan of the tariff-only plan: It would cause prices to surge, hurting middle and lower classes at a higher rate.
NY Mag also shot down Trump's tariff plan: It shifts the tax burden to the non-rich. Don't be fooled -- this isn't part of a nationalist plan to stick it to China.
And National Review said Trump's idea didn't make economic sense: The plan would spike prices and hurt workers -- the very same things that Trump's accused Biden's policies of doing.
Still, a Financial Post Op says Trump's tariff idea isn't complete hogwash: Raising tariffs could force foreign countries to drop prices on their exports to stay competitive.
On a different note, AP News says Trump and Biden's trade policies are surprisingly similar: Both favor heavy tariffs, which could fuel inflation.
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Travel agents are back
Once a relic of the past, Insider writes that travel agents are making a comeback: Gen Z and millennials are enticed by vacays without the hassle.
Forbes says they're popular for good reason: Using travel advisors for stress-free vacations is especially beneficial post-covid. They cut down on the chaos.
But the NYT thinks they're not always worth the cost: DIY trip planning often trumps travel agents -- plus, AI makes planning a trip easy.
And Outside Online says savvy, budget-conscious travelers can skip them: Travel agents aren't worth the hype.
4 quick hits
1) Israel's top court mandates military draft for ultra-Orthodox men, potentially destabilizing Netanyahu's coalition.
2) China’s Chang’e-6 mission successfully returns with historic samples from the moon’s far side.
3) WikiLeaks' Julian Assange to be released after pleading guilty to a US espionage charge, securing a plea deal.
4) The Florida Panthers clinch their first Stanley Cup, overcoming years of challenges and transforming into an NHL elite.