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Russian-Canadian living in the U.S. capital, @business economy reporter. Edmitrieva1@bloomberg.net
Apr 18, 2020 7 tweets 3 min read
If you live in the Washington area, you probably know Meiwah restaurant and it's owner, Larry La. The Chinese fixture, open for two decades, closed last month indefinitely- and it set off an immediate chain reaction through industries across the country. bloomberg.com/news/features/… I wanted to track how the recession spreads, and the people impacted at each step. Here are some of their stories:
Oct 23, 2019 8 tweets 2 min read
One of the most important data agencies in the U.S. is at risk of being hollowed out as Trump administration seeks to move staff. bloomberg.com/news/articles/… Why does this matter? The Bureau of Labor Statistics produces reports that inform Americans on the state of the economy-- even more important now as recession risks grow. BLS researchers pump out the monthly jobs report, data on productivity, and inflation.
Apr 3, 2018 7 tweets 2 min read
U.S. issues list of Chinese goods subject to tariffs: ow.ly/jqCM30jiCWz Includes:
Adrenaline
Malaria-testing kits
Vaccines
Dental fillings
Human blood
Birth control pills
Anti-freeze
Conveyor belts
8 pages steel, aluminum
Aircraft
Turbines
Bakery ovens
Medical sterilizers Fire extinguishers
Can sealing machines
Tower cranes
Chair lifts
Elevators
Snow plows
Rock cutters
Offshore oil machinery parts
Bulldozers
Mowers
Juice Presses
Milking machines
Machinery for preparing juice, wine, animal feed,paper, cartons, printing presses, water purifiers...