By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump loved to use tariffs on foreign goods during his first presidency. But their impact was barely noticeable in the overall economy, even if their aftershocks were clear in specific industries. The data show they never fully delivered on his promised factory jobs. Nor did they provoke the avalanche of inflation that critics feared. This time, though, his tariff threats might be different . The president-elect is talking about going much bigger — on a potential scale that creates more uncertainty about whether he’ll do what he says and what the consequences could be. “There’s going to be a lot more tariffs, I mean, he’s pretty clear,” said Michael Stumo, the CEO of Coalition for a Prosperous America, a group that has supported import taxes to help domestic manufacturing. The president-elect posted on social media Monday that on his first day in office he would impose 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico and Canada until those countries satisfactorily stop illegal immigration and the flow of illegal drugs such as fentanyl into the United States. Those tariffs could essentially blow up the North American trade pact that Trump’s team negotiated during his initial term. Chinese imports would face additional tariffs of 10% until Beijing cracks down on the production of materials used in making fentanyl, Trump posted. Business groups were quick to warn about rapidly escalating inflation , while Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she would counter the move with tariffs on U.S. products. House Democrats put together legislation to strip a president’s ability to unilaterally apply tariffs this drastic, warning that they would likely lead to higher prices for autos, shoes, housing and groceries. Sheinbaum said Wednesday that her administration is already working up a list of possible retaliatory tariffs “if the situation comes to that.” “The economy department is preparing it,” Sheinbaum said. “If there are tariffs, Mexico would increase tariffs, it is a technical task about what would also benefit Mexico,” she said, suggesting her country would impose targeted import duties on U.S. goods in sensitive areas. Related Articles House Democrats on Tuesday introduced a bill that would require congressional approval for a president to impose tariffs due to claims of a national emergency, a largely symbolic action given Republicans’ coming control of both the House and Senate. “This legislation would enable Congress to limit this sweeping emergency authority and put in place the necessary Congressional oversight before any president – Democrat or Republican – could indiscriminately raise costs on the American people through tariffs,” said Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash. But for Trump, tariffs are now a tested tool that seems less politically controversial even if the mandate he received in November’s election largely involved restraining inflation. The tariffs he imposed on China in his first term were continued by President Joe Biden, a Democrat who even expanded tariffs and restrictions on the world’s second largest economy. Biden administration officials looked at removing Trump’s tariffs in order to bring down inflationary pressures, only to find they were unlikely to help significantly. Tariffs were “so new and unique that it freaked everybody out in 2017,” said Stumo, but they were ultimately somewhat modest. Trump imposed tariffs on solar panels and washing machines at the start of 2018, moves that might have pushed up prices in those sectors even though they also overlapped with plans to open washing machine plants in Tennessee and South Carolina. His administration also levied tariffs on steel and aluminum, including against allies. He then increased tariffs on China, leading to a trade conflict and a limited 2020 agreement that failed to produce the promised Chinese purchases of U.S. goods. Still, the dispute changed relations with China as more U.S. companies looked for alternative suppliers in other countries. Economic research also found the United States may have sacrificed some of its “soft power” as the Chinese population began to watch fewer American movies. The Federal Reserve kept inflation roughly on target, but factory construction spending never jumped in a way that suggested a lasting gain in manufacturing jobs. Separate economic research found the tariff war with China did nothing economically for the communities hurt by offshoring, but it did help Trump and Republicans in those communities politically. When Trump first became president in 2017, the federal government collected $34.6 billion in customs, duties and fees. That sum more than doubled under Trump to $70.8 billion in 2019, according to Office of Management and Budget records. While that sum might seem meaningful, it was relatively small compared to the overall economy. America’s gross domestic product is now $29.3 trillion, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The total tariffs collected in the United States would equal less than 0.3% of GDP. The new tariffs being floated by Trump now are dramatically larger and there could be far more significant impacts. If Mexico, Canada, and China faced the additional tariffs proposed by Trump on all goods imported to the United States, that could be roughly equal to $266 billion in tax collections, a number that does not assume any disruptions in trade or retaliatory moves by other countries. The cost of those taxes would likely be borne by U.S. families, importers and domestic and foreign companies in the form of higher prices or lower profits. Former Biden administration officials said they worried that companies could piggyback on Trump’s tariffs — if they’re imposed — as a rationale to raise their prices, just as many companies after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 boosted food and energy costs and gave several major companies the space to raise prices, according to their own earnings calls with investors. But what Trump didn’t really spell out is what might cause him to back down on tariffs and declare a victory. What he is creating instead with his tariff threats is a sense of uncertainty as companies and countries await the details to figure out what all of this could mean. “We know the key economic policy priorities of the incoming Trump administration, but we don’t know how or when they will be addressed,” said Greg Daco, chief U.S. economist at EY-Parthenon. AP writer Mark Stevenson contributed to this report from Mexico City.OK folks, give me a clue, what day is it? Friday, apparently, as I consider the A-League round, Saturday if you have a newspaper in front of you. Adelaide will have played the Western Sydney Wanderers and Perth will have hosted Macarthur last night and today there will be three fixtures for our consumption. Login or signup to continue reading The Jets, having had last weekend off, are in New Zealand taking on Wellington at 3pm our time, the Mariners host Auckland just down the freeway later in the afternoon, and Sydney FC host Melbourne Victory in the "highlight" fixture as the sun goes down. The improving Western United host a struggling Brisbane Roar on Sunday afternoon to complete the weekend fixtures, before several midweek fixtures on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day herald the arrival of January, midweek match month. The Jets have played the least number of games of any club, one less than most, two fewer than a small number, and have a bit of ground to make up after a difficult early-round schedule. I know without checking that in an early column I suggested their start - two home games before the turn of the year, three in the first 10 games and two byes in among that run - could make accumulating points early in the campaign difficult and leave the Jets chasing the pack. Unsurprisingly, that seems to be the case. I know that when I sit down to get an overview of the competition, I always find myself thinking, 'Geez, this is a crunch game for the Jets'. Certainly, accumulating a few more points would have eased those concerns, but so might have a couple of extra games, particularly home games by this juncture. Instead we introduce a little scoreboard pressure to an already difficult run of games. It's my job to point that out, it's the players job to ignore it as best they can. This weekend, for example, could conceivably leave the Jets quite glaringly adrift of the current top six. Wellington away is no easy game and it's not too hard to imagine they could leave empty-handed. On the same weekend it's not unreasonable to imagine that Macarthur could win in Perth and Western United win at home against the Roar. Fair assumption? If Melbourne City then gather a point (or more) at the Mariners on Tuesday evening, the three sides at the lower end of the top six will have 15 points or more, nine ahead of Newcastle with approximately a third of the season done. Consider then that Sydney FC, the Wanderers and Wellington are not in that top six but ahead of the Jets, and you begin to comprehend that the road is long. If that's not scoreboard pressure, I'm not sure what is. What I am sure of is that the Jets need some points soon, starting with some this afternoon in Wellington. Last season's surprise packet have struggled a little to maintain the same high standards and consistency to this point, and don't have the confidence and momentum that was a feature of last season's title challenge. Funnily enough, on the back of an excellent start to that campaign. They are, it seems, a little more vulnerable, and I'm sure the Jets will have a plan, and the mobility and freshness to challenge hard. They need to. Next week, back at home at McDonald Jones Stadium, they host Sydney FC. It won't be easy, in fact I'm sure I will rate it as "crucial". New Year, some things never change. But hey, let's hope for some excitement, success and progress. It's not out of reach. Happy New Year. DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. Also includes evening update. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Get the latest property and development news here. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. WEEKLY Follow the Newcastle Knights in the NRL? Don't miss your weekly Knights update. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily!aaa jili slot game 。

Sean Dyche is hopeful Armando Broja is close to his Everton debut, with the club hoping to fast-track the on-loan Chelsea forward’s return from injury. Broja joined Everton late on deadline day but has not played since an achilles injury in pre-season that scuppered . The 23-year-old remains unavailable for Saturday’s home game against Brentford but could feature in matches for the under-21s as he rebuilds fitness. The Everton manager said: “He has done enough with us here and we cannot really replicate the feeling of games, so I would prefer him for the 21s because it at least feels like a game. We are just discussing the next steps now. He has had a really strong week and a really strong rehab, so hopefully that allows us to fast‐track it a bit more than we normally would.” Everton have an option to sign Broja on a permanent deal next summer and are in urgent need of more firepower. Dyche hopes the Albania international and Youssef Chermiti, another striker who has not featured this season owing to injury, will be available to address that problem before Christmas. “We might get in front of that,” he said. “We will have to wait and see. It hasn’t been tough to be patient with him because you have no choice. Some type of injuries you think: ‘Come on, really?’ But with this we had to be careful because it was a tendon injury.” Everton’s prospective new owner, on its bid to buy out Farhad Moshiri. Dyche says funds for reinforcements in the January window will probably remain tight unless that deal goes through before it opens. “There is no news,” he said on the takeover. “So we are working to the current situation of the club which is being very, very sensible financially. If the Friedkin Group do get their hands on the club and get it done then things might change. But at the minute we are working to the guidelines that were there before.”

Airflow Heating & Air Conditioning: Elevating Indoor Air Quality For Healthier LivingIt’s nearing Saturday, so it’s time for another round of picks against the spread. Last week was a second straight 5-5 week after the Vols caved late to spoil a possible winning week. That mark puts my season record at 61-57-2 for the season. As usual, I’m going with the lines over at DraftKings Sportsbook . And now, on with this week’s picks. WAKE FOREST +25 at Miami This line has shifted Miami’s way since early in the week. Not sure why. Yeah, Wake stinks, but they can still score points, and I am completely in show me mode with Miami’s extremely underperforming defense. The Canes get theirs on offense, probably reach the mid-40s at least. But another pain in the ass day from the defense sends Miami to Syracuse with still just one loss on the resume, but still way too many questions on Lance Guidry’s side of the ball. UConn at SYRACUSE +10.5 Speaking of the Cuse, I like where their game is at right now. They won by 8 as 10-point dogs at Cal last weekend. They get it done as a double-digit favorite on Saturday before the Canes come to town. Indiana at OHIO STATE -12 Call this one a gut feeling. I think the Hoosiers are finally about to find out what it’s like to play one of the best teams in college football this year, and it’s going to be a rude awakening. Will Howard and the passing game have a day in Columbus. UTEP +42 at Tennessee The Vols are coming off a deflating loss to Georgia and UTEP’s coach came over from Austin Peay, who gave the Vols fits last season. Too many points here. COLORADO -2.5 at Kansas Both teams are playing well lately, but I’m all in on the Buffaloes right now. They’re on a path to the Big 12 title and CFP, and they keep it rolling this week against the Jayhawks. Ole Miss at FLORIDA +11 The Gators are playing far better football lately, and I think that plus the Swamp creates a challenging environment for the Rebels. Don’t know who wins, but this is competitive. MISSOURI -7.5 at Mississippi State I’m surprised this isn’t more, with Brady Cook set to play. The Bulldogs are absolutely atrocious. Tigers by double digits. ALABAMA -13.5 at Oklahoma The Sooners are an absolute mess, and the Crimson Tide have hit their stride late in the season. This won’t end up close. USC at UCLA; OVER 51.5 points I know USC has had some QB troubles, but man, this game has gone over this mark every year since 2017. There’s just something about this rivalry that screams points, so I’ll go over here. TEXAS A&M -2,5 at Auburn I really think Vegas is trying to tell me something here. I also wonder how focused the Aggies are this week, with Mike Elko even having a slip up by saying focused on Texas instead of Auburn. That said, I think A&M’s offense does just enough to win this game by at least a field goal. Odds/lines subject to change. T&Cs apply. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. (Remember to wager responsibly. I am not responsible for your choices. These are simply how I see things playing out.)

High school recruiting isn't the only way to build a winner in the transfer portal eraTULSA, Okla. (AP) — Tulsa fired football coach Kevin Wilson on Sunday and will elevate wide receivers coach Ryan Switzer on an interim basis for the remainder of the season. The Golden Hurricane lost to South Florida 63-30 on Saturday, dropping their record to 3-8. The school's decision concludes Wilson's two-year tenure with a 7-16 record, including 3-12 in American Athletic Conference play. “With the rapidly evolving landscape of college athletics, we know the importance of positioning our football program and athletic department to thrive and excel in the upcoming years,” athletic director Justin Moore said in a statement. “Our standard will be to play in bowl games every season, compete for conference titles, and build a program that everyone connected to the Golden Hurricane will be proud of." Wilson spent six years as Indiana’s head coach, going 26-47 from 2011 to 2016. He then joined Urban Meyer’s staff at Ohio State and stayed on under Meyer’s successor, Ryan Day, before taking over at Tulsa. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up . AP college football: and

South Korea lifts president's martial law decree after lawmakers vote against itThe Gophers football program has added a second receiver commitment in two days via the NCAA transfer portal. Nebraska transfer Malachi Coleman pledged to Minnesota on Tuesday and will have three years of eligibility at the U. ADVERTISEMENT “Let’s rock,” he posted on social media. Coleman was a top 70 recruit in the nation out of Lincoln (Neb.) East in the class of 2023, but didn’t play much in 2024. Listed at 6-foot-4 and 190 pounds, Coleman played in only one game in 2024, using his redshirt season. As a true freshman in 2023, Coleman had eight receptions for 139 yards and one touchdown. In 2023, he received an average grade out 58.0 by Pro Football Focus and was primarily a split receiver for 332 out of 335 total offensive snaps. Coleman follows two other wideouts to Minnesota: Logan Loya (UCLA) on Monday and Jaovn Tracy (Miami of Ohio) on Dec. 15. ______________________________________________________ This story was written by one of our partner news agencies. Forum Communications Company uses content from agencies such as Reuters, Kaiser Health News, Tribune News Service and others to provide a wider range of news to our readers. Learn more about the news services FCC uses here .Gaetz hints at plans for Trump administration position, Florida governorship