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Mar 2025
11m 43s

Trump’s speech, Trudeau hits back and Ch...

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U.S. President Donald Trump touted the relentless start to his term as evidence that "America is back" in a marathon speech to Congress. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hits back against Trump’s "dumb" trade war, slapping retaliatory tariffs on American goods. And China unlocks fiscal stimulus to cushion the blow of the escalating trade war on its eco ... Show More
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