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Why Canada Won't Back Down to Trump

The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
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The U.S. and Canada are once again embroiled in a fight over tariffs. During negotiations last week, President Trump threatened big hikes. Canada retaliated with their own tariffs. WSJ’s Gavin Bade explains how trade negotiations between two countries broke down and what could come next. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - Tariffs Are Back. What’s Ch ... Show More
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