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Apr 10
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U.S. Stocks Fall Sharply as Global Econo...

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P.M. Edition for April 10. Yesterday’s market rally gave way to declines as the impact of a trade war with China sinks in. Plus, services are a major U.S. export now being pulled into Trump’s trade wars. WSJ economics reporter Konrad Putzier joins to discuss. And the House passes a budget blueprint for President Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill.” We hear from Journal tax policy reporter Richard Rubin about what the blueprint lays out and what it leaves up for debate. Alex Ossola hosts.


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