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Unresolved Trade Deals Threaten U.S. Economic Power

8/2/2025

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Unresolved trade deals with Canada, Taiwan, and China loom over the U.S. as President Trump pushes to bring jobs back home. With many agreements still just words, the threat of a trade war has lessened, but America's partners may seek alternatives, risking a long-term decline in U.S. economic power.

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Story summary

Unresolved trade deals with Canada, Taiwan, and China loom over the U.S. as President Trump pushes to bring jobs back home. With many agreements still just words, the threat of a trade war has lessened, but America's partners may seek alternatives, risking a long-term decline in U.S. economic power.