new tariff hikes before talks resume next month. and no thanks to gun makers who wanted to buy ads this summer. nascar rejected ads from gun makers. the nascar s move is quite controversial and already is invited to big scrutiny, the national rifle association posting its complaints on line, questioning if nascar s division will, quote, alienate its most ardent fans. nascar did not publicly explain their position here and did not comment. add another republican if you think about the race for president 2024. ted cruz says he s thinking about another presidential campaign. his run for the presidential nomination in 2016 was, quote, the most fun he s ever had and notes he came very close to winning. speaking of close, cruz acknowledges his home state of texas not nearly as red as it used to be.