Jim Martin

4 days ago | thepilot.com | Jim Martin

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4 days ago | usatoday.com | Jim Martin

It's too soon to know if a recent ruling by a U.S. appeals court will reduce the size and number of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The Court of International Trade ruled May 28 that many of the administration's tariffs — those imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act — are improper and illegal because there is no emergency. The U.S. Department of Justice has appealed that ruling and trade tariffs continue to be imposed in the meantime.

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Jim Martin

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks before signing an executive order on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Abaca Press/TNS There's an old joke about the guy who accidentally swallowed an ice cube at a party. Next morning, he hadn't passed it yet, and worried whether he'd better check in at urgent care for treatment. In some ways, the national economy is like that.

1 month ago | goerie.com | Jim Martin

Lakefront Mower, owned by Jerry and Debbi Chase, is closing after more than 40 years in business. Jerry Chase, who learned small engine repair at Tech Memorial, opened his own business in 1982. The Chases are retiring and plan to sell the building after an auction. Jerry Chase is ready to try something new. Chase, the co-owner of Lakefront Mower at 2142 East Lake Road, said he's ready to try his hand at being bored.

1 month ago | goerie.com | Jim Martin

A FedEx shipping center at 117 W. 17th St. in Erie will close its doors in June as part of a companywide effort to streamline operations. FedEx, which also operates other facilities in Erie County, will continue to provide service to all parts of the county, the company said in a statement. "As part of our previously announced network transformation strategy, the FedEx facility on West 17th Street in Erie will close in June," the company said in a statement.