Tariff Rates Analysis - The study indicates that the effective US tariff rate on Chinese goods prior to the Trump-Xi deal in Busan was 278%, significantly lower than the 570% figure quoted by Trump [1] - Post-deal, with a 10% reduction, the new effective US tariff on Chinese goods is estimated to be approximately 178%, contrasting with Trump's quoted 470% [2] - The discrepancy arises because the commonly cited rate is the statutory tariff rate, while the effective tariff rate accounts for exemptions on products like semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and rare earths, reflecting tariffs actually paid by US consumers [3]

Vaccination Rate Decline - Since 2019, 77% of counties and jurisdictions have experienced a decline in vaccination rates [3] - 68% of counties and jurisdictions collecting MMR data now have rates below the 95% target for herd immunity [4] - St Louis kindergarten measles vaccination rates dropped from nearly 90% in 2010 to 74% in 2024 [11] Exemption Increase - 53% of counties and jurisdictions saw their exemption rates more than double from their first year of data to their most recent [6] - Exemptions are granted for religious and philosophical reasons, not just medical reasons [6][8] Contributing Factors - Growing vaccine hesitancy, fueled by online misinformation, contributes to the decline [9] - Lower-income areas face difficulties in accessing vaccines, impacting vaccination rates [10] - Some schools may be overlooking vaccine mandates due to concerns about losing federal funding [12][14] Potential Consequences - Experts predict another outbreak is a matter of time [16] - A potential outbreak in a city like St Louis could have significantly larger consequences than the Gaines County outbreak, which saw 100 hospitalizations and two child deaths [11]

The number of kindergarteners in the US starting school without being fully vaccinated continues to rise, as families are increasingly getting exemptions to what was once a rite of passage for students. https://t.co/31bmm5SLLm ...

The EU is pushing to get more exemptions from the 15% tariff agreed with the US this week, with wines and spirits a top priority https://t.co/NXmCijCUmg ...