As part of his trade to the Pelicans, Steven Adams has agreed to a two-year, $35 million contract extension, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe.
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Pelicans, Adams agree to extension, sources say
As part of his trade to the Pelicans, Steven Adams has agreed to a two-year, $35 million contract extension, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe.
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Pelicans, Adams agree to extension, sources say
Farmers are speaking out against the $12 billion financial aid package announced by the Trump administration to help farmers make up for losses brought on by the trade war with China. Adriana Diaz sat down with farmers near Chicago in Will County, Illinois, who said they don’t want a “government handout.”
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Farmers are speaking out against the $12 billion financial aid package announced by the Trump administration to help farmers make up for losses brought on by the trade war with China. Adriana Diaz sat down with farmers near Chicago in Will County, Illinois, who said they don’t want a “government handout.”
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President Trump touted his trade policies in the Midwest Thursday
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Trump to steelworkers: "If you don’t have steel, you don’t have a country"
Illinois farmer on the front lines of the trade war with China says he’d rather not have Trump’s proposed assistance plan that critics call a bailout
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Soybean farmer calls Trump’s $12 billion aid plan a "pacifier"
Illinois farmer on the front lines of the trade war with China says he’d rather not have Trump’s proposed assistance plan that critics call a bailout
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Soybean farmer calls Trump’s $12 billion aid plan a "pacifier"
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — President Trump is rolling out a plan to spend billions to help farmers caught in the middle of a trade war. “China charges us when we make a car, 25 percent tariff. We charge them two and a half percent, other than that it’s a great idea,” said Trump. At a Veterans of Foreign Wars event in Kansas City, Missouri, President Trump touted his reasons for imposing tariffs on countries abroad, but now he will financially help out farmers who will suffer under the tariffs. The administration is ready to roll out billions of dollars in relief. U.S. agricultural exports have been the prime target of China and other countries retaliating against Trump’s tariffs. However, the president insists farmers will do well in the end. “The farmers will be the biggest beneficiaries. Watch we’re opening up markets you watch what’s going to happen–just be a little patient, they are all aiming at anybody that likes me,” said Trump. Earlier in the day, the president sounded off on social media. “Tariffs are the greatest! Either a country which has treated the United States unfairly on Trade negotiates a fair deal, or it gets hit with Tariffs. It’s as simple as that – and everybody’s talking! Remember, we are the “piggy bank” that’s being robbed. All will be Great!” Trump tweeted. Tariffs are the greatest! Either a country which has treated the United States unfairly on Trade negotiates a fair deal, or it gets hit with Tariffs. It’s as simple as that – and everybody’s talking! Remember, we are the “piggy bank” that’s being robbed. All will be Great! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 24, 2018 Some Republicans in states with a major automotive industry are not 100 percent on board. “Tariffs are not great. But the fact of the matter is trying to find a way to better position American workers for the future is a laudable goal,” said Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina. “I’m very concerned that Russia will be fighting very hard to have an impact on the upcoming Election. Based on the fact that no President has been tougher on Russia than me, they will be pushing very hard for the Democrats. They definitely don’t want Trump!” the president also tweeted this morning. I’m very concerned that Russia will be fighting very hard to have an impact on the upcoming Election. Based on the fact that no President has been tougher on Russia than me, they will be pushing very hard for the Democrats. They definitely don’t want Trump! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 24, 2018 “Well that’s the President’s jujitsu, political action the reality of it Vladimir Putin knows he hit the lottery when he pursued undermining our elections in 2016,” said Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ). On another front the president’s daughter, Ivanka Trump, announced she was shutting down her fashion company , releasing a statement which said, in part, “After 17 months in Washington, I do not know when or if I will ever return to the business, but I do know that my focus for the foreseeable future will be the work I am doing here in Washington. There is speculation she wants to pursue a career in public policy.
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White House Plans To Send $12 Billion In Aid To Farmers
How will Toronto and San Antonio move on? Zach Lowe breaks down the trade and its major implications on all sides.
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WASHINGTON (CBS SPORTS) — Trade buzz surrounding Orioles infielder Manny Machado is at an all-time high right now, and according to multiple reports he’s likely to be dealt before play resumes coming out of the All-Star break. Indeed, Baltimore may already have a deal in place with the Dodgers: Can report with more certainty: Machado to #Dodgers happening. Among remaining questions, in addition to specifics of return beyond OF Yusniel Diaz: How much money, if any, #Orioles will send #Dodgers to secure a better package and help ease LAD’s luxury-tax concerns. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 18, 2018 It’s also worth noting that CBS Sports HQ baseball insider Jim Bowden reported that Machado is not expected to be a member of the O’s once their season resumes after the All-Star break and that he’ll be dealt to a National League team. Bear in mind that the Orioles have a somewhat complicated recent history when it comes to signing off on players’ medicals, so some hurdles may remain. As for those tax concerns that Rosenthal notes, the Dodgers conducted their entire offseason with the goal of resetting their competitive balance tax status and thus not paying those penalties. Given that Machado is owed the balance of a $16 million salary for 2018 and given that the Dodgers are right up against the tax threshold, they’ll need some cash from Baltimore or to send a pricey contract the other way. That, in turn, means the Orioles can ask for more on the prospect front. Machado makes sense given that the Dodgers lost franchise shortstop Corey Seager to Tommy John surgery, and that in tandem with the lack of production at second base has left them thin in the infield. Adding Machado and installing him at short would allow the Dodgers to shift Chris Taylor from short to second base and thus plug that hole. As for Machado’s merits, he’s in the midst of a career year. At the break, he’s batting .315/.387/.575 (164 OPS+) with 24 home runs in 96 games. He’s also returned to his original position of shortstop this season. While returns are mixed on his fielding at that premium spot, he has proved capable of manning it on a daily basis (notable given his past knee injuries). Machado is also a pending free agent, and by all accounts he’s determined to test the market. Given that the Dodgers have Seager and Justin Turner installed at short and third, respectively, they can sensibly take Machado on as a temporary fix. Rosenthal spoke to Machado about the rumors during Tuesday night’s All-Star Game at Nationals Park. Here’s what he said on what may be his last day as an Oriole: “I just try not to think about it, to be honest. I try to enjoy this moment with the American League guys and just enjoy this with these guys that I’ve played with for a long time. “It’s been a tremendous honor to wear this uniform. They gave me an opportunity to come up and play in the big leagues — that’s everyone’s dream. They gave me that. They gave me the opportunity to play shortstop again. The organization has done everything, so if this is the last time, hopefully I treated them well and did everything I could for this organization. “I’m just trying to enjoy this off day tomorrow. I mean, I don’t know if I’m going to get a call or not, but I’m just trying to enjoy this last off day. As of now, I haven’t heard of anything.” The SportsLine Projection Model was already high on the Dodgers for the rest of the season and has them as the leader in World Series probability in the National League. The forecast gives the Dodgers a bit of a boost, going from 94.1 wins without Machado to 94.6 with the addition of the Orioles infielder. Postseason odds go from 94.7 to 96.5 percent. As far as winning the World Series? Machado would raise the Dodgers’ chances from 23.7 to 24 percent. No, that’s not a huge difference, which reflects two facts: we’re well past the midpoint of the season, and SportsLine was already quite bullish on the Dodgers moving forward. — Dayn Perry, CBS Sports Writer
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The Trump Administration’s escalating trade war with China is putting some American farmers on shaky ground. American soybean farmers are among businesses caught in the middle of the trade fight. Dean Reynolds reports.
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Martavis Bryant said he is viewing his trade to the Raiders as a “fresh start.” The former Steeler provides quarterback Derek Carr with another offensive option in Oakland.
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WR Bryant says joining Raiders a ‘fresh start’
Tyronn Lue looks forward to having a completely healthy roster for the first time since the team made a flurry of deals at the trade deadline. He said Thursday he plans to use a 10-man rotation during the postseason.
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TWO senior members of the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) have called for meetings between the confederation and the Government before any final decision is taken on pay increases for the public sector.
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Unions want further talks with Gov’t on wage issues
An agreement between the Government and the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) on a $4,000 per month pay increase over 2015/2016 is expected by the end of next week.
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Public sector agreement likely by next weekend