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Key Business and National Headlines
Here’s a concise overview of today’s leading news stories, focusing on significant developments in business and national affairs. Stay informed about the latest updates impacting the economy, retail sector, and government initiatives. Highlights include a commuter rail strike in New Jersey, potential price hikes at Walmart due to tariffs, Bayer’s strategy for managing Roundup lawsuits, and the Department of Homeland Security’s request for National Guard support at the border.
Labor Disputes and Retail Impacts
New Jersey Commuter Rail Strike
- Engineers employed by New Jersey’s commuter rail system have initiated a strike, stemming from an extended dispute concerning compensation.
Walmart’s Response to Tariffs
- Retail corporation Walmart (WMT) has announced intentions to escalate prices during this month and the start of this summer as tariffed goods arrive in stores. Select items have already seen price increases.
Legal Strategies and Emergency Preparedness
Bayer’s Roundup Lawsuit Strategy
- Bayer (BAYN) is formulating a plan for settling a portion of the extensive litigation related to its Roundup herbicide in Missouri. The company may also consider filing for bankruptcy for its Monsanto division if settlement attempts are unsuccessful.
National Security and FEMA’s Disaster Readiness
DHS Requests National Guard Deployment
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has formally requested the Pentagon to deploy around 20,000 National Guard personnel to reinforce border security.
FEMA’s Hurricane Season Preparedness
- David Richardson, the recently installed director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has conceded in private sessions that the agency lacks a comprehensive disaster response strategy with the hurricane season only two weeks away.