Trump’s tariffs are churning global economic order

MORNING HEADLINES | The big news today is national and is having huge impacts across the globe.

Now that the Trump Administration has issued tariffs to start Tuesday on goods from China, Canada and Mexico, retaliatory measures by those countries are in the works. The global economic order is threatened, experts say, and you can expect things like cars, tomatoes and avocados to cost more.

Among stories you should be aware of:

CP OPINION: Brack: Is Trump America’s first punk president? “Some would say it’s not appropriate or correct to compare English punks and MAGA punks. They might note how punk rock was a musical rebellion against an established economic order that was failing Britain with high inflation, high unemployment and hopelessness. And how the United States today has the best economy and is a global leader. But both movements have something hugely in common – the zeal for cultural disruption.”

In other recent headlines:

CP WEEK IN REVIEW: McMaster goes nuclear in State of the State. A failed nuclear project that landed two executives in prison and cost state residents about $9 billion continued its improbable rise from the dead when S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster endorsed plans to revive it in his Jan. 29 State of the State address.

Sullivan’s Island police charge man after confrontation, video. A man seen harassing a Hispanic man in a viral video was accused of a felony and other charges Friday by Sullivan’s Island police.

Chimney Rock groundhog predicts early spring. A groundhog in North Carolina is predicting an early spring, but Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania saw his shadow Sunday, meaning there will be six more weeks of winter, according to lore. Meanwhile, South Carolina officials say January was the state’s coldest in 25 years.

3rd inmate since September put to death in S.C. Marion Bowman Jr. on Friday became the third death row inmate to be executed by the state of South Carolina since September, when the state resumed executions.

Imagining an urban eco-corridor in Charleston. The Southeast’s first urban eco=corridor could be in downtown Charleston linking Wagener Terrace’s Halsey Creek with with two other downtown creeks.

Tale of Summerville Light still haunts. A scientist says natural phenomena explain the Summerville Light, a local ghost story mentioned for years.

Charleston officials say street art could boost pedestrian safety. More vibrant road murals could improve safety for bikers and pedestrians, Charleston officials say.

Record-breaking container ship headed to Charleston. The OOCL Iris, which can carry almost 17,000 cargo containers, is slated to arrive here Feb. 18, port officials say. It would surpass the port’s previous largest visitor by almost 800 20-foot-equivalent containers.

Rucker moves to London. Musician Darius Rucker, a Charleston native, has moved to London “to inspire new creative endeavors and perform for international audiences.” He’ll keep his Broad Street home.

Post and Courier to drop printed issue to 5 days a week. The newspaper no longer will print a paper on Mondays and Tuesdays starting April 7.

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HELP WANTED: ISO great Valentine’s stories. Hey Charleston lovebirds — is there a bar or restaurant in town that played a pivotal role in your romance? Or perhaps a dish or drink that you celebrate with every year?

We want to hear all about it! Send the details to connelly@charlestoncitypaper.com to be featured in our coming Valentine’s Day issue.

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