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Stock Futures Dip as Trump’s $3.4T Bill Threatens Debt

7/6/2025

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U.S. stock futures dipped as President Trump's spending bill looms, threatening to swell the national debt by $3.4 trillion. In a strategic move, Japan is set to export used navy destroyers to the Philippines, aiming to curb China's maritime ambitions. Meanwhile, escalating trade tensions are poised to intensify, with tariffs increasing on July 9 for non-compliant nations.

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U.S. stock futures dipped as President Trump's spending bill looms, threatening to swell the national debt by $3.4 trillion. In a strategic move, Japan is set to export used navy destroyers to the Philippines, aiming to curb China's maritime ambitions. Meanwhile, escalating trade tensions are poised to intensify, with tariffs increasing on July 9 for non-compliant nations.