Trump's August tariffs, markets wait for impact

President Donald Trump has outlined higher tariffs for 14 countries if trade deals aren't made by August 1st. Letters posted on Truth Social warn of even higher tariffs if countries retaliate with their own import taxes. The strategy's impact on global trade relations is still being measured. LiveNOW’s Andrew Craft is speaking with Peter C. Earle, a senior economist at the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER).

Sec. Noem announces end of shoe-off requirement

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the immediate end of the shoe-off requirement at TSA security checkpoints. Sec. Noem made the announcement on Tuesday at Ronald Reagan National Airport. Dr. Stacey Tyler, an aviation industry expert, is providing some airline reactions to LiveNOW's Andy Mac.

What's open and closed on July 4th?

From Costco and Trader Joe’s to post offices and banks, here’s what’s open and closed on the Fourth of July 2025.