President Trump announces tariff plan in April 2025.

Companies Begin Applying for Tariff Refunds

April 29, 2026 btwadmin 0

One of President Trump’s signature actions in his second term was to pass the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which placed an extra fee, or tariff, on goods imported to the United States. In […]

Roadside sign warning of a government shutdown.

Federal Government Shutdown Ends

November 20, 2025 btwadmin 0

The longest federal government shutdown in history has officially ended. After 43 days, Republican and Democratic members of Congress in the House and the Senate pass the vote needed to re-open the government. Here, btw takes […]

Open bank door vault

Japan’s New Currency

October 2, 2024 btwadmin 0

For the first time in 20 years, Japan has new banknotes (paper currency). On July 3, 2024, the Bank of Japan introduced new 10,000-yen, 5,000-yen, […]