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US Pauses Columbia River Treaty Amid Trade Tensions

3/13/2025

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The United States has paused talks on the vital Columbia River Treaty, which plays a key role in flood control and hydropower, as President Trump reassesses international agreements. British Columbia's Energy Minister Adrian Dix is set to engage residents on the treaty's significance, leaving its future in jeopardy amid rising trade tensions and Trump's divisive comments.

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The United States has paused talks on the vital Columbia River Treaty, which plays a key role in flood control and hydropower, as President Trump reassesses international agreements. British Columbia's Energy Minister Adrian Dix is set to engage residents on the treaty's significance, leaving its future in jeopardy amid rising trade tensions and Trump's divisive comments.