Morning Brew Daily Trump Reduces Beef and Coffee Tariffs & Hollywood Stars Aren’t Bankable Anymore?
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Nov 17, 2025 Trump is rolling back tariffs on beef and coffee to combat rising food prices, though the real impact on grocery bills is up for debate. Meanwhile, Hollywood faces a crisis as big-name stars fail to draw audiences, raising questions about the future of theaters. In legal news, Charlie Javice is causing ripples at JPMorgan with exorbitant charges, while iconic CEOs from top companies prepare for retirement, reflecting a shift toward leaders adept in AI and cost efficiency. It's a week packed with significant news!
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Tariff Rollback Won't Quickly Cut Grocery Prices
- Cutting tariffs on imported foods acknowledges tariffs raised consumer prices and lacked logic for goods we don't produce.
- Economists warn price relief will be slow and limited because retailers set expectations and many tariffs remain high.
Retailers And Courts Can Stall Price Relief
- Retailers may not pass tariff cuts directly to shoppers, so consumer savings will likely arrive slowly.
- A pending Supreme Court challenge to Trump's emergency tariff powers could further complicate refunds or reversals.
Star Power No Longer Guarantees Box-Office Hits
- Big-name actors no longer guarantee box-office success, even for well-reviewed films.
- Studios still release theatrical runs for awards eligibility and longer content lifecycles despite weak ticket sales.
