Daily Headlines August 1, 2025
We scan major news sources* and compile selected articles to keep you up-to-date on current issues affecting California business – the economy, health care, environment, transportation and more. Receive Daily Headlines by Email
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Today’s Top Story
Workplace Violence Prevention Standard
CalChamber Continues Push to Make Rule Workable
In comments submitted recently to Cal/OSHA, a coalition led by the California Chamber of Commerce continues its ongoing effort to make sure the workplace violence prevention standard will be workable for small businesses and large employers alike.
Top National, International News
- Trump Signs Order Imposing New Tariffs on A Number of Trading Partners That Go into Effect In 7 Days
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that set new tariffs on a wide swath of U.S. trading partners to go into effect on Aug. 7 — the next step in his trade agenda that will test the global economy and sturdiness of American alliances built up over decades. The Associated Press (No subscription required)
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