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Renee Umsted

Renee Umsted

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Service and Retail Reporter, The News & Observer

Raleigh

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  • Will tariffs really raise prices in NC? How your daily life may soon cost more

    By Renee Umsted Verified| The News & Observer Verified President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs are expected to make products imported to the United States more expensive. The tariffs, which are taxes on goods entering a country, will help American manufacturers, Trump has said. But buying items made by American brands may not allow consumers to avoid tariffs. Here's a look at just how much of a typical family's day in North Carolina involves imported goods. Teeth-brushing is among the first activities done in the morning.

    By Renee Umsted Verified · The News & Observer

    Apr. 18, 2025

  • Pick your own fresh strawberries at these Triangle farms this spring

    By Renee Umsted Verified| The News & Observer Verified Triangle residents who pick their own strawberries at area farms may not notice it, but the plants they'll be taking from this season may not be the same varieties as in past years. A fungal disease called Neopestalotiopsis, Neo-P for short, infected suppliers' strawberry tips, making some local farmers wary about introducing plants into their fields.

    By Renee Umsted Verified · The News & Observer

    Apr. 17, 2025

  • Will tariffs really raise prices in NC? How your daily life may soon cost more

    By Renee Umsted Verified| The News & Observer Verified President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs are expected to make products imported to the United States more expensive. The tariffs, which are taxes on goods entering a country, will help American manufacturers, Trump has said. But buying items made by American brands may not allow consumers to avoid tariffs. Here's a look at just how much of a typical family's day in North Carolina involves imported goods. Teeth-brushing is among the first activities done in the morning.

    By Renee Umsted Verified · The News & Observer

    Apr. 18, 2025

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The News & Observer

The News & Observer Publishing Company is a leading media organization located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its flagship publication, The News & Observer, has a storied history that began with the merger of two earlier newspapers in 1880. The newspaper is known for its daily coverage of local, national, and international news, and it has earned multiple Pulitzer Prizes for its investigative reporting. In addition to its print publication, The News & Observer offers a digital version, allowing readers to access news articles and content online. The company also provides advertising services, helping businesses connect with a wide audience in the Raleigh-Durham area. With a commitment to comprehensive journalism, The News & Observer continues to be an important source of news and information in North Carolina.

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