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As President Trump's new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China take effect, fears of a trade war loom large, with economists predicting a hit to American consumers' wallets.

Trump's tariffs spark trade war fears: North Carolina braces for rising costs

<p>FULL BREAKDOWN OF WHAT'S INCLUDED IN HIS EARLY RECOVERY PLAN. &gt;&gt; TODAY, PRESIDENT TRUMP WILL MEET WITH THE LEADERS OF CANADA AND MEXICO HOURS BEFORE NEW TARIFFS ARE SET TO TAKE EFFECT. NOW, THOSE TARIFFS COULD MEAN HIGHER PRICES FOR YOU AT THE GROCERY STORE. WRAL'S KELSEY COFFEY JOINS US LIVE IN RALEIGH THIS MORNING IN KELSO. WE KNOW SOME INDUSTRIES IN NORTH CAROLINA COULD GET REALLY HARD AS WELL. YES, LOU, ARE ONE OF THE WAYS THAT WE COULD EXPERIENCE THE IMPACTS OF THESE TARIFFS THE MOST HERE IN NORTH CAROLINA IS THROUGH THE AUTO INDUSTRY. &gt;&gt; THE NORTH CAROLINA AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION AND OTHER GROUPS ARE BRACING FOR THIS CHANGE. PRESIDENT TRUMP IS PUTTING A 25% TARIFF ON IMPORTS FROM MEXICO AND CANADA. NOW THOSE COUNTRIES PLAN TO PUT TARIFFS ON THE PRODUCTS WE SELL TO THEM. TODAY, WE COULD LEARN JUST HOW HIGH THOSE TARIFFS COULD BE. NC. STATE ECONOMIST MIKE WALDEN SAYS NORTH CAROLINA EXPORTS UP TO 13 BILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF PRODUCTS TO CANADA AND MEXICO EVERY YEAR HE PREDICTS THESE TARIFFS COULD LEAD TO HIGHER INFLATION. WE COULD SEE PRICES GO UP AT GROCERY STORES AND MAYBE EVEN THE GAS PUMP ITS OIL FROM CANADA IS INCLUDED IN THESE TARIFFS. PRESIDENT TRUMP IS SET TO MEET WITH LEADERS FROM MEXICO AND CANADA TODAY BEFORE THESE TARIFFS GO INTO EFFECT AT MIDNIGHT TONIGHT,</p>

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US tariffs: Trump meeting with Canada and Mexico leaders Monday as NC braces for rising costs

Tractor-trailer crashes, overturns on I-440 near Wade Avenue Monday morning

Tractor-trailer crash on I-440 near Wade Ave.

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Boy in critical condition after being shot by girlfriend in Rocky Mount, police say

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BeyoncÃ© wins album of the year at the 2025 Grammys for 'Cowboy Carter'

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Man shot after breaking into couple's home and terrorizing them, Goldsboro Police say

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Areas of dense fog Monday morning give way to spring warmth, afternoon sun

Pockets of fog are expected Monday morning in areas south of US-64

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Gov. Josh Stein is expected to announce his proposed budget Monday to fund recovery efforts in Western North Carolina. Many volunteers assisting storm victims say the funding is urgently needed.

Governor Stein to reveal recovery budget Monday as western NC struggles post-storm

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The body of a North Carolina woman missing for more than a year was recovered by a dive team Thursday in Vance County.


Dive team recovers body of Warren Co. woman missing for more than a year, authorities say

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ATLANTA (AP) â President Donald Trump has taken executive action to impose new tariffs on imports from Canada, China and Mexico.

Trump kept his pledge on tariffs. Is he ready for the fallout? Are Americans?

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The United States Army on Saturday identified a Durham woman as the third soldier aboard a Blackhawk helicopter that crashed into a commercial jet Wednesday night that killed more than 60 people.



Durham woman identified as third soldier aboard Army helicopter that crashed into plane in DC

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) â Three people injured on the ground when a jet crashed in a busy Philadelphia neighborhood, killing seven people, remain in critical condition, Mayor Cherelle Parker said Sunday.

Mayor says 5 injured in fatal Philadelphia plane crash remain hospitalized, 3 in critical condition

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CBS says it will turn over an unedited transcript of its October interview with Kamala Harris to the Federal Communications Commission, part of President Donald Trump's ongoing fight with the network over how it handled a story about his opponent.

CBS agrees to hand over '60 Minutes' Harris interview transcripts to FCC

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An Amber Alert has been canceled for a 3-year-old boy who went missing earlier this week. The N.C. Center for Missing Persons canceled the Amber Alert, but it's unclear whether the boy has been found.

Amber Alert canceled for missing 3-year-old boy out of Asheville

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ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) â Families of victims of the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001 visited the crash site on Sunday and divers scoured the submerged wreckage for more remains after authorities said they've recovered and identified 55 of the 67 people killed.

D.C. plane crash: Remains of 55 of 67 victims of midair collision have been recovered and identified, officials say

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The Trump administration has ended temporary protected status, or TPS, for more than 300,000 Venezuelans in the United States, leaving the population vulnerable to potential deportation in the coming months, according to government documents obtained by The New York Times.

Trump administration moves to end protections for Venezuelans in the US

Trump Administration Revokes Protections for Venezuelans in the U.S.

Feb. 1, 2025, marked 65 years since four Black college students sat at an all-white lunch counter at Woolworth's in Greensboro.


65 years ago, four Black students sat at 'all-white' Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro to fight for civil and human rights

Civil rights sit-ins at Woolworth's in Greensboro began 62 years ago today

Preliminary data from the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in nearly 25 years showed conflicting readings about the altitudes of an airliner and Army helicopter when they collided near Reagan National Airport in Washington, killing everyone aboard both aircraft, investigators said Saturday.

Data from the deadliest U.S. air accident in a generation show conflicting altitude readings

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Chapel Hill native Keith Siegel, a Hamas hostage, was released Saturday after spending 484 days in captivity. 


Keith Siegel embraces loved ones in heartfelt reunion after 484 days of Hamas captivity

Keith Siegel reunites with his family after 484 days of Hamas captivity

A flight attendant who was on board when an American Airlines jet collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., had ties to Charlotte.

Charlotte crew members remembered after deadly American Airlines jet crash with Army helicopter

A woman captures a photo of Ian Epstein during a flight. 

Justin Baldoni's lawyer has launched a public website containing documents pertaining to the actor and director's legal battle with actress Blake Lively.

Justin Baldoni posts website containing texts and timeline surrounding dispute with Blake Lively ahead of first court hearing

âWe Can Bury Anyoneâ: Inside a Hollywood Smear Machine

In the wake of a recent tragedy at Reagan National Airport, WRAL Investigates delves into nearly 40 years of FAA data to uncover the frequency and severity of near mid-air collisions around major airports, including Raleigh-Durham International.


Airspace safety: What FAA data reveals about close calls at RDU

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Discover over 80 exciting events happening across North Carolina this February, from romantic Valentine's Day celebrations to thrilling concerts and cultural festivities.

80+ events to enjoy in NC this February

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The former North Carolina lieutenant governor and gubernatorial candidate had sued the news network for defamation over its reporting that Robinson allegedly wrote racist comments on a pornographic website.

Mark Robinson drops lawsuit against CNN, says political career may be over

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As President Trump's new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China take effect, fears of a trade war loom large, with economists predicting a hit to American consumers' wallets.

Trump's tariffs spark trade war fears, consumers brace for impacts 

Governor Stein unveiling proposed budget to fund Helene recovery for Western NC

Gov Stein unveiling proposed budget to fund Helene recovery for Western NC 

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Commercial fishing crews recover lost gear as part of clean-up project

Chris Lea, Dennis Cox break down Duke's dominant win against UNC

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Friends say Durham Army captain killed in midair collision was a 'brilliant and fearless' patriot

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After lopsided loss to Duke, struggling UNC running out of time to salvage season

Man killed in shooting near Wendell, Wake County deputies say

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Delta flight diverted to RDU due to odor in the cabin, officials say

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Trump wants to undo diversity programs. Some agencies react by scrubbing US history and culture

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Join the fun and test your limits at Raleigh's 21st annual Krispy Kreme Challenge, where participants race against the clock to run 5 miles and devour 12 doughnuts in under an hour.

Runners dine and dash at Krispy Kreme Challenge in Raleigh Saturday

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Celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day at one of these local shops

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Fact check: Trump says Biden kicked 2,000 Helene victims out of temporary housing

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Fact check: RFK Jr. claims he 'never said' past statements during Senate confirmation

Fact check: Cooper says Helene bill 'took money' from western NC

Fact-check: Is the federal government treating California and North Carolina disasters differently?

Fact check: Trump says U.S. is only nation with birthright citizenship

Mark Robinson's political future: Is he really finished?

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NC Democrats say Trump cuts threaten pre-K funding, teacher jobs and disaster relief

North Carolina Supreme Court upholds law that allowed 2 more years for child sex abuse suits

'All these pieces': Longtime NC conservationist helps with Potomac plane crash recovery

WNC small businesses can apply for share of $30 million to rebuild

Parents file complaints over special education teacher vacancies

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Brain Game: Southeast Raleigh High School vs. Broughton High School

PowerSchool begins notifying victims of NC school data breach

Rollout of panic-button app delayed at Wake schools

Math up, reading down: NC 4th and 8th-grade students see mixed test results amid national struggles

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Following deaths, North Carolina families demand stricter dental anesthesia laws

Federal funding pause threatens research at North Carolina universities and companies

'I'm in fear of my life': Woman turns to WRAL Investigates after fire is set on her front porch

North Carolina has no required training hours to become a tattoo artist. We asked why.

Chase Elliott wins Clash at Bowman Gray and sets sights on following it with Daytona 500 victory

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Kelly sparks late rally to allow No. 15 North Carolina women to hold off Stanford for a 69-67 win

Doncic releases emotional farewell message to Dallas after trade sends him to Lakers

De'Aaron Fox to join Victor Wembanyama in San Antonio as part of 3-team trade, AP sources say

Fay Vincent, baseball commissioner during three years of turmoil, dies at 86

Five teams join girls wrestling team-tournament rankings at end of regular season

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NCHSAA dual-team wrestling playoff scores: 1st and 2nd round

Dual-team wrestling playoff preview: Title favorites, upset watch, and predictions

No. 17 Wakefield girls take control of the NAC with second win over No. 11 Rolesville

Dudley sweeps season series with rival Ben L. Smith boys basketball

North Carolina receives nearly $2 billion annually from  National Institutes for Health grants, which support a multitude of research programs across the state.

Federal grant pause puts NC research in limbo

The oral arguments on Monday were not to decide on the merits of the case and whether the ballots should or shouldn't be thrown out. Instead, the judges must decide who should make that decision over the fate of the ballots: Federal courts or state courts.

Race for NC Supreme Court seat goes before federal court

The lawsuit is proceeding in state and federal court at the same time, a rare occurrence that mirrors the rare nature of the attempt to throw out ballots months after the election ended.

NC Supreme Court election lawsuit goes before federal appeals court

Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman has requested to close the case against former State Treasurer Dale Folwell after an investigation into his use of state vehicles for personal errands. Folwell agreed to reimburse the state $6,234. 

Wake DA drops state vehicle-use case against former State Treasurer Dale Folwell

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Challenged NC ballots: After intense questioning in court, federal judges to choose who will decide fate of 60,000 votes

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Millions of vehicles on the road have a a recall that hasn't been fixed

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Shrinking number of air traffic controllers comes into focus after DC crash

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Mike Walden: NC economic growth, albeit slow, mirrors what's happening nationwide

North Carolina's existing infrastructure a foundation on which Stargate AI project can build

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Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond

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