NPR News: 07-23-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
The Trump administration imposes new tariffs on 59 countries and the EU, citing unfair trade practices, while global tensions with Iran drive up mortgage rates and oil prices. Congress remains divided on resolutions to end the conflict, with the Senate rejecting a measure the House approved. Meanwhile, Hurricane Bertha weakens after hitting Texas, and Eli Lilly delays FDA approval for its new obesity drug, retatrutide, until early 2027.
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New Trump tariffs on 59 countries
Tariff protests and rising mortgage rates
Congress divided on Iran war resolution
Storm Bertha weakens in Texas
Eli Lilly obesity drug trial results
Asian markets fall amid oil spike
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