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Trump admin kicks off new tariff process The Trump administration is opening a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries. It’s an effort that comes after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s previous use of tariffs. Trump and his team have made clear that they’re seeking to replace the hundreds of billions of dollars in lost revenues by using different laws to establish new tariffs. The administration is starting investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to try to charge new import taxes. But U.S. Trade Representative ...

Briefcase: Insurance series set at Huntingdon County Library

HUNTINGDON Insurance series set The Huntingdon County Library is partnering with local insurance professionals to host a free “Insurance 101” educational series designed to help community members better understand common insurance topics. The series will provide a general overview of insurance concepts, terminology and coverage types. Sessions are informational only and open to the public. Topics include small business insurance, financial planning basics, auto insurance, homeowners & renters insurance and guidance for teen drivers and their parents. All sessions will be held ...

Folcarelli to retire after 65 years in the family business

A longtime Altoona businessman is planning to move on after 65 years in his family business. James D. “Jim” Folcarelli, 84, plans to retire near the first of April upon the sale of Folcarelli Sheet Metal Fabrication Inc. The family business was founded by his parents Jim and Bess ...

Maine’s lobster catch declines

PORTLAND, Maine — Maine’s catch of lobsters declined for the fourth straight year, state fishing regulators said Friday, as the industry continued to grapple with soaring business costs, inflation and a changing ocean. The haul of lobsters, Maine’s best known export and a key piece of the state’s identity and culture, has declined every year since 2021, and some scientists have cited as a reason warming oceans that spur migration to Canadian waters. The sector brought in 78.8 million pounds of lobsters in 2025, down from more than 110 million pounds in 2021, regulators said. It ...

How to navigate workplace social drinking in recovery

Picture this: It’s lunchtime in the 1960s, and you’re out with co-workers enjoying not one, not two, but three cocktails with your meal. While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places. After-work happy hours, corporate parties and client meetings at fancy bars are still expected in many areas of American corporate culture. Talking about sobriety with managers and colleagues therefore can be daunting for people in recovery from alcohol addiction. Professionals in some industries fear being judged for needing help or missing out on career ...