News‘It’s awful’: How tariffs, soaring fuel costs and higher interest rates are squeezing American companies Posted on September 20, 2026 by budd87309@gmail.com Tariffs, fuel prices and interest rates are squeezing American companies, particularly manufacturers, auto suppliers, retailers and transportation businesses. budd87309@gmail.com Bessent meets China Vice Premier He Lifeng ahead of Trump-Xi summit Trump wants to use Washington arch as military complex for drones and snipers – Reuters