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Trump Defends Tariffs Amid Supreme Court Review

10/9/2025

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President Donald J. Trump defends tariffs as a remedy for imbalances.
He cites China and the European Union (EU) as exploiters in talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
The U.S.-Canada trade was worth over $762 billion last year.
Trump announced a 25% tariff on medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
The Supreme Court is reviewing the legality of Trump's trade policies.

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Story summary

President Donald J. Trump defends tariffs as a remedy for imbalances.
He cites China and the European Union (EU) as exploiters in talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
The U.S.-Canada trade was worth over $762 billion last year.
Trump announced a 25% tariff on medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
The Supreme Court is reviewing the legality of Trump's trade policies.