DETROIT (AP) — If Donald Trump makes good on his threat to slap 25% tariffs on everything imported from Mexico and Canada, the price increases that could follow will collide with his campaign promise to give American families a break from inflation. Economists say companies would have little choice but to pass along the added costs, dramatically raising prices for food, clothing, automobiles, booze and other goods. The president-elect floated the tariff idea, including additional 10% taxes on goods from China, as a way to force the countries to halt the flow of illegal immigrants and drugs into the U.S. But his posts Monday on Truth Social threatening the tariffs on his first day in office could just be a negotiating ploy to get the countries to change behavior. High food prices were a major issue in voters picking Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris, but tariffs almost certainly would push those costs up even further. For instance, the Produce Distributors Association, a Washington trade group, said Tuesday that tariffs will raise prices for fresh fruit and vegetables and hurt U.S. farmers when other countries retaliate. “Tariffs distort the marketplace and will raise prices along the supply chain, resulting in the consumer paying more at the checkout line,” said Alan Siger, association president. Mexico and Canada are two of the biggest exporters of fresh fruit and vegetables to the U.S. In 2022, Mexico supplied 51% of fresh fruit and 69% of fresh vegetables imported by value into the U.S., while Canada supplied 2% of fresh fruit and 20% of fresh vegetables. Before the election, about 7 in 10 voters said they were very concerned about the cost of food, according to AP VoteCast, a survey of more than 120,000 voters. “We’ll get them down,” Trump told shoppers during a September visit to a Pennsylvania grocery store. The U.S. is the largest importer of goods in the world, with Mexico, China and Canada its top three suppliers, according to the most recent U.S. Census data. People looking to buy a new vehicle likely would see big price increases as well, at a time when costs have gone up so much they are out of reach for many. The average price of a new vehicle now runs around $48,000. About 15% of the 15.6 million new vehicles sold in the U.S. last year came from Mexico, while 8% crossed the border from Canada, according to Global Data. Much of the tariffs would get passed along to consumers, unless automakers can somehow quickly find productivity improvements to offset them, said C.J. Finn, U.S. automotive sector leader for PwC. That means even more consumers “would potentially get priced out,” Finn said. Hardest hit would be Volkswagen, Stellantis, General Motors and Ford, Bernstein analyst Daniel Roeska wrote Tuesday in a note to investors. “A 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada would severely cripple the U.S. auto industry,” he said. The tariffs would hurt U.S. industrial production so much that “we expect this is unlikely to happen in practice,” Roeska said. The tariff threat hit auto stocks on Tuesday, particularly shares of GM, which imports about 30% of the vehicles it sells in the U.S. from Canada and Mexico, and Stellantis, which imports about 40% from the two countries. For both, about 55% of their lucrative pickup trucks come from Mexico and Canada. GM stock lost almost 9% of its value, while Stellantis dropped nearly 6%. It’s not clear how long the tariffs would last if implemented, but they could force auto executives to move production to the U.S., which could create more jobs in the long run. However, Morningstar analyst David Whiston said automakers probably won’t make any immediate moves because they can’t quickly change where they build vehicles. Millions of dollars worth of auto parts flow across the borders with Mexico and Canada, and that could raise prices for already costly automobile repairs, Finn said. The Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. said tariffs on tequila or Canadian whisky won’t boost American jobs because they are distinctive products that can only be made in their country of origin. In 2023, the U.S. imported $4.6 billion worth of tequila and $108 million worth of mezcal from Mexico and $537 million worth of spirits from Canada, it said. “Tariffs on spirits products from our neighbors to the north and south are going to hurt U.S. consumers and lead to job losses across the U.S. hospitality industry,” it added. Electronics retailer Best Buy said on its third-quarter earnings conference call that it runs on thin profit margins, so while vendors and the company will shoulder some increases, Best Buy will have to pass tariffs to customers. “These are goods that people need, and higher prices are not helpful,” CEO Corie Barry said. Walmart also warned this week that tariffs could force it to raise prices. Tariffs could trigger supply chain disruptions as people buy goods before they are imposed and companies seek alternate sources of parts, said Rob Handfield, a professor of supply chain management at North Carolina State University. Some businesses might not be able to pass on the costs. “It could actually shut down a lot of industries in the United States. It could actually put a lot of U.S. businesses out of business,” he said. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who talked with Trump after his call for tariffs, said they had a good conversation about working together. “This is a relationship that we know takes a certain amount of working on and that’s what we’ll do,” Trudeau said. Trump’s threats come as arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico have been falling. But arrests for illegally crossing the border from Canada have been rising over the past two years. Much of America’s fentanyl is smuggled from Mexico, and seizures have increased. Trump has sound legal justification to impose tariffs, even though they conflict with a 2020 trade deal brokered in large part by Trump with Canada and Mexico, said William Reinsch, senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and a former Clinton administration trade official. The treaty, known as the USMCA, is up for review in 2026. In China’s case, he could simply declare Beijing hasn’t met obligations under an agreement he negotiated in his first term. For Canada and Mexico, he could say the influx of migrants and drugs are a national security threat, and turn to a section of trade law he used in his first term to slap tariffs on steel and aluminum. The law he would most likely use for Canada and Mexico has a legal process that often takes up to nine months, giving Trump time to seek a deal. If talks failed and the duties were imposed, all three countries would likely retaliate with tariffs on U.S. exports, said Reinsch, who believes Trump’s tariffs threat is a negotiating ploy. U.S. companies would lobby intensively against tariffs, and would seek to have products exempted. Some of the biggest exporters from Mexico are U.S. firms that make parts there, Reinsch said. Longer term, Mary Lovely, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, said the threat of tariffs could make the U.S. an “unstable partner” in international trade. “It is an incentive to move activity outside the United States to avoid all this uncertainty,” she said. Trump transition team officials did not immediately respond to questions about what he would need to see to prevent the tariffs from being implemented and how they would impact prices in the U.S. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum suggested Tuesday that Mexico could retaliate with tariffs of its own. Sheinbaum said she was willing to talk about the issues, but said drugs were a U.S. problem. The leader of Canada’s most populous province called Trump’s comparison of Canada to Mexico “the most insulting thing I’ve ever heard. “To compare us to Mexico is the most insulting thing I’ve ever heard from our friends and closest allies, the United States of America,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford said. “I found his comments unfair. I found them insulting. It’s like a family member stabbing you right in the heart.” Ford said Canada will have no choice but to retaliate. RECOMMENDED • pennlive .com Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office Nov. 26, 2024, 7:10 a.m. Rising price of paying national debt is risk for Trump’s promises on growth and inflation Nov. 24, 2024, 9:33 a.m. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will convene an emergency meeting with provincial leaders on Wednesday. The Canadian dollar weakened sharply in foreign exchange markets. READ MORE: Pa. farm industry braces for raids, deportations under proposed Trump policy
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. India’s central bank interest rate decision grabs the spotlight in Asia on Friday, as investors digest yet another record high for the Nasdaq and adjust positions ahead of the weekend. The U.S. employment report for November later in the day is released after Asia closes, so investors across the continent may be inclined to square positions as best they can in preparation for Monday. The main event in Asia on Friday is in India. The Reserve Bank of India is overwhelmingly expected to hold its key repo rate at 6.50%, after a sharp rise in inflation past the RBI’s 6% tolerance ceiling in October prompted many economists to push back their forecasts for the first cut to early next year. With the rupee at record lows against the dollar, standing pat makes sense. But economists at Nomura, one of the five out of 67 houses in the Reuters poll predicting a rate cut, argue that weakening growth dynamics must be taken into account now. Although the rupee has never been weaker, benchmark bond yields are at their lowest in almost four years, Indian stocks are lagging many of their regional peers, and the economy is growing at its slowest pace in nearly two years. Maybe the RBI should start the easing cycle sooner rather than later? Investors go into the final trading session of the week against a relatively calm global backdrop, all things considered. Any market impact from the political ructions in South Korea and France appears to be fading and contained, and the dollar’s dip on Thursday will be welcomed too. The dollar fell 0.5% on Thursday. It’s probably too early to read anything too deeply into it, but that was its third down day in a row, a losing streak not seen since September. It will take more than that – perhaps a return to the September lows, around 5% below current levels – to really call into question the dollar’s resilience, but could fatigue be setting in? Fatigue is something the U.S. economy doesn’t seem to be showing any signs of yet. The Atlanta Fed on Thursday raised its GDPNow model estimate for Q4 growth to a remarkable 3.3%. As investors fret about growth in Europe, China and many other key economies around the world, America appears to be the exception that continues to prove the rule. This is a double-edged sword for Asia. On the one hand it’s clearly good news as booming U.S. markets should lift all others. But if it lifts the dollar and Treasury yields, then global financial conditions tighten and capital is sucked towards the US. Indeed, net selling of Asian equities by foreigners in November was the highest since June 2022. Here are key developments that could provide more direction to markets on Friday: – India rate decision – Japan household spending (October) – South Korea current account (October) (Reporting by Jamie McGeever; Editing by Deepa Babington) Disclaimer: This report is auto generated from the Reuters news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. var ytflag = 0;var myListener = function() {document.removeEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);lazyloadmyframes();};document.addEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);window.addEventListener('scroll', function() {if (ytflag == 0) {lazyloadmyframes();ytflag = 1;}});function lazyloadmyframes() {var ytv = document.getElementsByClassName("klazyiframe");for (var i = 0; i < ytv.length; i++) {ytv[i].src = ytv[i].getAttribute('data-src');}} Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );Brazilian police formally accuse former President Bolsonaro and aides of alleged 2022 coup attempt
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Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk , an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, two of our Capitol Hill experts, Sahil Kapur and Frank Thorp V, break down the key senators to watch in the confirmation battles over Donald Trump's Cabinet. Plus, national political correspondent Steve Kornacki takes a break from election data to dive into the polling around what Americans plan to serve at Thanksgiving this year. Programming note: From the Politics Desk is taking a holiday break the rest of the week. We’ll be back in your inbox on Monday, Dec. 2. Have a happy Thanksgiving! Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here. The key senators to watch in the fight over Trump’s Cabinet By Sahil Kapur and Frank Thorp V President-elect Donald Trump is poised to kick off his second term by sending the Senate an unconventional slate of nominees for powerful executive branch positions, seeing his 2024 victory as validation of a voter desire for disruption. But how much disruption will America’s “ cooling saucer ” tolerate? The Senate will be split 53-47 in favor of the Republicans next year, meaning they can lose no more than three votes to confirm nominees without requiring some bipartisan support. A 50-50 tie can be broken by Vice President-elect JD Vance. Here are the key senators to watch in the nomination battles. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine: The five-term centrist intends to run for re-election in 2026 after Trump lost her state by 7 points. Trump’s Cabinet picks present an opening for Collins to further demonstrate her independent streak if she chooses to vote against some of Trump’s more controversial picks. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska: The moderate has already shown a willingness to be outspoken on Trump’s Cabinet picks, dismissing Matt Gaetz as an unserious choice for attorney general before he withdrew from consideration. Murkowski is also a rare Republican who supports bringing back the abortion rights protections included in Roe v. Wade, which could play a role in health care-related positions. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.: McConnell is the ultimate free agent as he relinquishes the job of Senate Republican leader after a record 18 years. His quarrels and disagreements with Trump are well documented. As GOP leader, McConnell’s style was usually to read the political winds within his party and follow them. Now, he doesn’t have to. The Cabinet nominees could be an opportunity for him to flex his muscle and use his vote to shape Trump’s agenda. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C.: Tillis faces re-election in 2026 after winning his first two elections by less than 2 points. He’ll need to balance appealing to a general electorate in a purple state with securing renomination from a GOP base that has shown a willingness to veer to the right. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa.: Fetterman has also carved out a unique identity by breaking with his party’s left — through his unrelenting support of Israel despite the civilian casualties caused by its military campaign in Gaza and his remark that Democrats “lost ourselves” when it came to key issues like immigration. In a party that’s currently doing some soul-searching, his voice could play a major role in that conversation for Democrats. Also on the list: Sen. John Thune, R-S.D.; Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La.; Sen.-elect John Curtis, R-Utah; and Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga. Read more from Sahil and Frank → What Americans will be feasting on this Thanksgiving By Steve Kornacki It turns out there’s still something out there that can transcend the country’s deep political and cultural divides and bring Americans together: a big old Butterball. A new Economist/YouGov poll finds that 67% of Americans who will celebrate Thanksgiving this week plan to have turkey on their plates. And, in a refreshing break from every single political poll during the presidential campaign, the crosstabs in this survey find nothing but consensus on this meal choice. * There’s no gender gap: 69% of men and 66% of women say they’ll be feasting on turkey. * Nor is there a racial gap: 69% of white and Hispanic Americans will have turkey, as will 68% of African Americans. * And there’s not even a meaningful partisan divide: 73% of Republicans and 67% of Democrats say turkey will be part of their meal. Of course, Thanksgiving typically involves stuffing yourself silly with more than just turkey. And there are five other dishes that lesser majorities of Americans report they will also be noshing on. * Mashed potatoes: 56% * Bread or rolls: 55% * Pie: 54% * Gravy: 51% * Stuffing: 51% Curiously, when it comes to these items, some small partisan fissures do begin to emerge. Sixty-five percent of Republicans will have mashed potatoes, while only 50% of Democrats plan to. And gravy will be served to 59% of Republicans and only 46% of Democrats. Why the tastes of partisans would diverge at all on these two foods is, alas, beyond our remit. As for what’ll make up the rest of Americans’ Turkey Day menus, there’s plenty of variety, but no consensus: * Green beans: 40% * Sweet potatoes: 39% * Cranberry sauce: 38% * Corn: 33% * Macaroni and cheese: 27% * Ham: 26% * Brussel sprouts: 10% And then there’s what may be the most puzzling group of Americans — the 2% who say they will be having Thanksgiving meals but wouldn’t include a single one of the foods listed above. Maybe the pollsters should have added turducken to the list? That’s all from the Politics Desk for now. If you have feedback — likes or dislikes — email us at politicsnewsletter@nbcuni.com And if you’re a fan, please share with everyone and anyone. They can sign up here .Middle East latest: Israel agrees to a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon
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( MENAFN - The Conversation) Indonesia's decision to pursue membership in BRICS – an emerging Economy bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa – signals that President Prabowo Subianto is steering foreign policy in a direction contrasting with his predecessors. During Joko“Jokowi” Widodo's two-term administration, then-former Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi led efforts to integrate Indonesia's economy with Western institutions by working to secure membership with the OECD. Since BRICS is an alternative to Western-dominated organisations , many observers scrutinised and questioned Indonesia's nonalignment commitment. However, Foreign Minister Sugiono argued that BRICS aligns with Indonesia's 'free and active' foreign policy, allowing Indonesia to collaborate widely without aligning too closely with any single bloc. For Sugiono, joining BRICS means paving the way to advance the new government's goals of food security, energy independence, poverty alleviation, and human capital development. The bloc offers access to funding, technology, and trade opportunities to tackle key challenges in those sectors. BRICS, with its emphasis on fairness and cooperation, supports Indonesia's vision for a more inclusive and sustainable future. The shift from Retno's OECD focus to Sugiono's BRICS approach reflects at least two visions. First, Indonesia seeks to reassess its strategic position as the leading economy in Southeast Asia. Second, the country seeks to switch from its nonalignment stance to multi-alignment . The later will help navigate partnerships with both developed and emerging economies , balancing traditional alliances with new opportunities. Joining BRICS can amplify Indonesia's influence in its already strong ties with each of the member countries and unlock opportunities beyond one-on-one partnerships. Indonesia's pivot to BRICS reflects both its relationship with major powers, such as China and the US, and regional pressures. Neighbouring countries Malaysia and Thailand have recently expressed interest in BRICS, creating a sense of competition within Southeast Asia. Both countries joining the bloc could erode Indonesia's leadership and influence in the region, especially in affecting global affairs. Through ASEAN, Indonesia has sought to act as a regional stabiliser and mediator amid rising polarisation between the West and China . As its de facto leader, Indonesia has historically championed initiatives like the South China Sea Code of Conduct and Myanmar's peace process. Its G20 presidency further underscored its role as a mediator between global powers. This 'fear of missing out' has spurred Indonesia's interest in BRICS. Joining BRICS ahead of its regional peers ensures that Indonesia maintains its leadership position in ASEAN. For Prabowo's administration, BRICS offers a platform to advance Indonesia's interests in maritime security, economic growth, and global governance. It is a strategic move beyond an economic decision to amplify its voice on global issues and prevent fellow Southeast Asian countries from overtaking it in shaping the bloc's agenda. Indonesia's BRICS membership announcement highlights the new administration's foreign policy ambitions, centred on two key shifts: adopting a multi-alignment strategy and strengthening its 'good neighbour' policy. Prabowo envisions engaging with all nations, fostering friendly relations while opposing oppression. This approach resonates with Indonesia's historical commitment to sovereignty and equality in international relations. Indonesia has traditionally adhered to a nonalignment principle . This virtue has aided the country navigating major power blocs without binding itself to any single alliance. However, the current geopolitical climate – marked by intensifying tensions between global powers, regional conflicts, and intricate challenges – demands a more flexible and strategic approach. By joining BRICS, Indonesia avoids taking sides and instead diversifies its partnerships to maximise benefits. This multi-aligned approach enables active participation in BRICS discussions on multilateral reform. Prabowo's 'good neighbour policy ' further underscores the importance of maintaining positive relations with all countries. It empowers developing nations and advocates for a more equitable global order and economic system. This strategy also facilitates Indonesia's resilience by fostering partnerships in food and energy security, poverty alleviation, and human capital development . Such collaborations reduce reliance on Western financial systems and enhance Indonesia's autonomy. Ultimately, these strategic directions position Indonesia as a sovereign and dynamic player capable of balancing global relationships while advancing its own priorities . This move does not mean the OECD is off the table for Indonesia. Instead, Prabowo's approach reflects a dual-track strategy that values both alliances for their respective benefits. The OECD remains a long-term objective to enhance Indonesia's economic governance and regulatory standards. It serves the goal of providing the country with stable relationships within the Western economic framework. Meanwhile, BRICS offers an immediate avenue for Indonesia to deepen ties with equivalent economies and actively shape policies that impact the Global South. Sugiono's statement in Kazan emphasised Indonesia's commitment to engaging in other forums, including the G20 and OECD discussions. It highlighted the country's flexibility in international alliances. This dual-track strategy reinforces Indonesia's role as a bridge between developed and developing nations, maximising the benefits of both alliances without sacrificing its autonomy. Indonesia's decision to join BRICS marks a significant evolution in its foreign policy. By participating in BRICS, Indonesia positions itself as a critical player in global discussions on economic reform and development, asserting its voice within a multi-polar world order. Indonesia is charting a path that balances traditional alliances with emerging opportunities, reinforcing its role as a dynamic, independent player on the world stage. MENAFN21122024000199003603ID1109020039 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. 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Athabasca Oil Announces 2025 Budget Focused on Cash Flow Per Share Growth and Directing 100% of Free Cash Flow to Shareholder ReturnsA FOOTBALL WAG has hailed an "expensive looking" Christmas partywear haul after splashing out £170 in the high street store. Ellie Butler is the childhood sweetheart of ex- Celtic midfielder Liam Shaw . Advertisement 4 Football WAG Ellie Butler did a huge H&M partywear haul Credit: Ellie Butler 4 Ellie also found an understated Christmas jumper Credit: Ellie Butler She regularly shares her shopping hauls and outfit tips with her army of followers on social media. Unsurprisingly, her dressing room is packed with designer handbags, jewellery and footwear. But the down-to-earth WAG still loves to hit the high street and her local supermarket for fashion buys too. In a recent video , the newly engaged blonde beauty bagged some festive partywear must-haves in H&M. Advertisement Read more in Fabulous FESTIVE FIT Shopper shows off PERFECT work Xmas party dress & people are stunned by price BOW DOWN I made a dupe of H&M’s viral £45 bow cardigan for under £15 using Poundland buys She gushed: "I am so excited for this. If I was attending Christmas parties these are some of the pieces that I would style and create an outfit from. "I've gone for quite a mixture in this selection. We've got some cooler, more casual Christmas party outfits, some extreme ‘hello it’s Christmas’ outfits and also a little Christmas jumper thrown in there." First up, the size 10 WAG picked up a long-sleeved jersey top covered in sparkly diamante embellishments. And the top, which comes in sizes XXS to XL, is a bargain at just £12.99. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous QUIDS IN The stinky item in your home you can fix with ‘best £1 you'll ever spend’ APPY SHOPPER I save £80 a month on my food shop using simple trick that anyone can copy Exclusive MUSCLE MUM I’m a fit mum and launched my own unique gym - it's perfect for new parents MAMMA MIA I'm a normal mum but I make £50k getting my kit off while my kids are in school Ellie said: "This is a nice in between. I feel like this is perfect if you're not wanting full sequins, you're not wanting to buy an outfit that you can only wear at Christmas. You can use this all year round. "This is a really nice, gorgeous quality. It's so thick and soft, a long-sleeved black T-shirt with these little diamonds all the way around. Savvy shopper shows off PERFECT work Xmas party dress that looks incredible & people are astonished by the price "It’s nice and sculpting. I'm still a little bit sparkly and I can wear this all year round. I love it. I feel like it's really flattering as well. "I don't feel like this was expensive at all and it looks really expensive. I just love the style of it." Advertisement Next, Ellie paired £19.99 sequin mini shorts, available in XS to XXL, with a £37.99 black tie-belt blazer. She gushed: "These shorts are the perfect length for a really short short. They cover my bum but just cut off at the perfect length. I think they look so expensive." And the blonde beauty was just as impressed by the blazer, as the she added: "I can still have the oversized look but with a cinched in waist too." Determined to bag a more understated Christmas jumper, the 5ft 7in fashionista managed to find an adorable £24.99 bow detailed cream jumper, which is also available in dusty pink. Advertisement She said: "If you want a Christmas jumper but you don't want it covered in Santa or reindeers or gingerbread men, I feel like this is a great alternative. "You've got a little bow which is still trending at the moment. It's a really nice soft jumper. 4 Ellie was disappointed by the shape of this sequin dress Credit: Ellie Butler 4 But a £12.99 embellished top was a huge hit Credit: Ellie Butler Advertisement "I just think it looks really expensive but it's perfect for this time of year. It's giving Christmas without screaming ‘hello it's Christmas’. "It's just nice and subtle but I think it's really pretty and girly and cute." Ellie also hailed a £37.99 rhinestone-embellished vest top as "the most stunning vest that she's ever seen". But her final purchase didn't prove quite as successful as she was left disappointed by a brown and gold £37.99 sequined A-line dress. Advertisement She sighed: "I feel like if we had something like even a shoelace to tie around the waist of this and give it a little bit more structure, a little bit more shape, I feel that would be really flattering. "It's actually really comfortable it's got really nice lining inside so it's not itchy at all I feel like the shape's quite unflattering "I feel like cinched in and a little bit shorter makes all of the difference." Advertisement Ellie's footballer beau Liam Shaw only played TWICE for Celtic in three years - and never tasted defeat. His last game in the Hoops was a sub appearance against St Mirren in the league back in December 2021, but he started in the 3-2 Europa League win against Real Betis earlier that same month. However it didn't spell a run and he was loaned out to Motherwell for the second half of his first season in Scotland and then spells with Morecambe and Wigan followed before his release this summer - one year early. Read more on the Scottish Sun CELTIC GIG QUIP 'You've gained a few fans and lost a few,' Paul Heaton tells fellow singer DECEM-BRRR Scots brace for coldest December in years as Arctic blast to bring wall of snow But he managed to find a new club five weeks after the transfer window closed - and he'll work with a former RANGERS player no less. Advertisement Shaw has signed for Charlie Adam at Fleetwood Town on a deal until the end of the season.United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) Short Interest Down 29.4% in December
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, and the Buffalo Bills clinched the AFC’s No. 2 seed with a 40-14 rout of the unraveling and undisciplined Jets on Sunday. The Bills put the game away by capitalizing on two Jets turnovers and scoring three touchdowns over a 5:01 span in the closing minutes of the third quarter. Buffalo’s defense forced three takeaways overall and sacked Aaron Rodgers four times, including a 2-yard loss for a safety in the second quarter. Allen had a short and efficient outing, finishing 16 of 27 for 182 yards with a 30-yard TD pass to Amari Cooper and a 14-yarder to Keon Coleman before giving way to backup Mitchell Trubisky with Buffalo leading 33-0 through three quarters. And Trubisky piled on by completing a 69-yard touchdown pass to practice squad call-up Tyrell Shavers 2:23 into the fourth quarter. Allen’s two-TD passing outing was the 64th of his career to match Peyton Manning for the third most in a player’s first seven NFL seasons. Patrick Mahomes holds the record with 67 two-TD outings in that span, followed by Dan Marino’s 65. Allen also became the NFL’s first player with five consecutive 40-TD seasons, while his 1-yard score was the 65th rushing TD of his career, matching the team record held by Thurman Thomas. The five-time defending AFC East champion Bills improved to 13-3 to match a franchise single-season record, and will open the playoffs hosting the conference’s seventh-seeded team in two weeks. The outing was a meltdown for Rodgers and the Jets (4-12), who will finish with five or fewer wins for the seventh time over a 14-season playoff drought — the NFL’s longest active streak. Rodgers, who entered the game with 499 career TD passes and looking to become just the fifth player to reach 500, instead was shut out and replaced by Tyrod Taylor with 12:37 remaining. Discipline was an issue for a Jets team that fell to 2-9 since Jeff Ulbrich took over as interim coach. New York finished with 16 accepted penalties for 120 yards. Taylor accounted for New York’s only points with a 9-yard TD pass to Garrett Wilson and a 20-yarder to Tyler Conklin in a game played in blustery, unseasonably warm conditions, with temperatures in the mid-50s Farenheit (10 Celsius) and winds gusting up to 35 mph (56 kmph). Rodgers finished 12 of 18 for 112 yards with two interceptions after entering the game having thrown only one in his past eight outings. He was also sacked four times, pushing his career total to 568, moving ahead of Tom Brady (565) and into first place on the NFL list. The outing became a comedy of errors for the Jets. Trailing 7-0 after Allen’s 1-yard run, New York’s three possession of the first half ended with turning the ball over on downs Buffalo’s 24; Rodgers being intercepted at his own 17 by defensive tackle Jordan Phillips; and being sacked for a safety by A.J. Epenesa. The bottom fell out to close the third quarter when Rodgers’ being intercepted by Christian Benford led to Cooper’s leaping TD grab put Buffalo up 19-0. James Cook scored on a 1-yard run on Buffalo’s next possession with 1:15 left, and Coleman’s touchdown with 12 seconds left in the third was set up after Wilson lost a fumble.