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Apr 2
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U.S. Stocks Close Higher Ahead of ‘Liber...

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President Trump announced the U.S. will impose a 10% tariff on all imports, and even higher rates for some nations. Plus: Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg is lobbying the White House to agree to a settlement that would prevent an antitrust trial. Shares in conservative TV outlet Newsmax slide more than 77%, continuing a rollercoaster first week of trading. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.


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