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AT&T outlines $250 billion US investment plan to boost infrastructure in AI age | Reuters

China’s export machine keeps pumping ahead of Trump visit

Hormuz shipping slowdown spurs port congestion from India to Singapore

Why the US stock market may have been right about Iran all along

Oil, fertilizer and gold coast beaches could be at the center of a Black Swan event as the buyers seek bargains in the stock market.  The market is up 20% over last year

There's another big reason why shipping companies and insurers aren't willing to risk the Strait of Hormuz

CBP gets extension to process $166 billion in tariff refunds

download Individual Settles for $3,777,00 for violations of Syria sanctions.  

Judge pushes back timeline for tariff refunds

New York, NY --

On March 6, 2026, CIT Judge Eaton issued a second order in response to CBP Executive Director Brandon Lord's Declaration concerning the ACE system's capacity to issue refunds.  As a result, Judge Eaton directed CBP to submit a report to the Court advising progress toward development of refund process for IEEPA duties.  Read the order here.