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Trump's 25% Tariff Sparks Trade War with Canada

3/13/2025

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Trump's Tariff Tensions

President Trump has intensified trade tensions by slapping a hefty 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum, igniting a fierce backlash from Canada. As fears of a recession loom, his policies have rattled the stock market and sparked uncertainty. Canadian leaders, including Mark Carney, decry the tariffs for jeopardizing jobs and businesses, while negotiations are underway to resolve the escalating conflict.

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Lutnick Defends Trump

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick passionately defended Trump's economic policies, asserting they will uplift America even amid looming recession fears, which he blamed on past Biden policies. He highlighted the resurgence of manufacturing jobs and the critical role of tariffs in boosting revenue and factory growth, underscoring the ongoing trade tensions with Canada.

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Trump's Tariff Tensions

President Trump has intensified trade tensions by slapping a hefty 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum, igniting a fierce backlash from Canada. As fears of a recession loom, his policies have rattled the stock market and sparked uncertainty. Canadian leaders, including Mark Carney, decry the tariffs for jeopardizing jobs and businesses, while negotiations are underway to resolve the escalating conflict.

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