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August 6: Trump Tariff Refunds and Multistate Foodborne Outbreaks
In U.S. economic policy
The Trump administration has refunded $100 billion in tariff collections after the Supreme Court struck down many of the president’s broad levies in February. Separately, the Wall Street Journal reports that Trump has repeatedly spoken with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, seeking advice on the economic effects of the Iran war and the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. A new poll finds cost of living has become Americans’ leading concern, with only 28 percent rating the economy as good.
In food safety
The CDC says a Salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeño peppers has sickened 345 people in 27 states and hospitalized 36. Traceback work identified peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.
The FDA has also expanded its investigation of a Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce. The outbreak, first identified among people who ate shredded lettuce at Taco Bell restaurants, has spread to 15 states, and authorities have confirmed two associated deaths.
In media and gaming
Electronic Arts has completed its $55 billion sale to an investor group led by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, alongside Silver Lake Partners and Affinity Partners. Affinity is run by Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, adding a familiar family-adjacent footnote to one of gaming’s largest deals.
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