Embracing Nature: Uplifting Stories and Outdoor Activism

Over the weekend, President Trump announced a new trade deal with the EU: 15% tariffs on most goods in exchange for the EU’s promise to purchase U.S. energy. But a court case brought by a group of small businesses could derail Trump’s tariff agenda. We’ll explain what’s at stake. Plus, a reminder to get outside and enjoy what nature has to offer. (But stay cool!)

Here’s everything we talked about today:

• "EU-US tariffs: five key takeaways from the trade deal" from The Guardian
• "US and EU reach tariff agreement" from “Marketplace Morning Report” 
• "EU's pledge for $250 billion of US energy imports is delusional" from Reuters 
• "Japan Expects Only 1-2% of $550 Billion US Fund to Be Investment" from Bloomberg
• "Trump's economy faces historic week on interest rates, trade, jobs and more" from Axios
• "Trump's trade deals and tariffs are on the chopping block in court. What happens next" from CNBC
• "Texas buys land for new state parks that will be developed using $1 billion voter-approved fund" from The Texas Tribune 

• "A 100-year-old on a bike? Yes. ‘The right to wind in your hair’" from The Washington Post 

  
  

  
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