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Canadian leader Doug Ford proposes eliminating tariffs if President Trump does the same

Ontario Premier Doug Ford proposed that Canada could drop its tariffs with the US — if President Trump did the same. “President Trump’s tariffs will put millions of American jobs at risk and raise costs for families across the U.S.,” Ford wrote on X Wednesday, the morning of Trump’s expected tariff announcement. “I’ll be making…

April 2, 2025

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Canada braces for fallout from Trump ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs — including massive job losses and possible recession

Canada is bracing for the fallout of President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war, with economists warning of spiking grocery prices, major job losses and even a potential recession if threatened U.S. tariffs take effect.

April 2, 2025

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Trump blasts 4 GOP senators over possibly scrapping Canada tariffs: ‘What is wrong with them’

“Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, and Rand Paul, also of Kentucky, will hopefully get on the Republican bandwagon, for a change,” Trump said on Truth Social in a 1 a.m. post.

April 2, 2025

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ historic corruption case dismissed as judge sides with Trump DOJ

The long-awaited ruling is expected to be welcome news to the embattled Adams — at least personally.

April 2, 2025

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Who Is Susan Crawford, the Liberal Judge Who Won Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Race?

Judge Crawford defeated Judge Brad Schimel, who was backed by President Trump, for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. She worked as a prosecutor and in private practice before joining the bench.

April 2, 2025

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Federal Judge Orders Legal Funds for Migrant Children to Be Restored

The restoration, which is temporary, came after nonprofit groups challenged the government’s decision to cut funding for legal services for unaccompanied children arriving in the United States.

April 2, 2025

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Israel Says It Will Cancel Tariffs on U.S. Imports Ahead of Trump Announcement

The move was an apparent bid to ensure that Israel is exempt from new tariffs that President Trump plans to announce on Wednesday.

April 2, 2025

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‘Big Psychological Boost’ for Democrats in String of Elections

The party’s position remains dire. But a judicial victory in Wisconsin and closer-than-expected losses in Florida suggest a once-demoralized Democratic base is animated again.

April 2, 2025

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Tesla Sales Are Slumping, Even in the Most E.V.-Friendly Place

Elon Musk’s involvement in right-wing politics contributed to fewer deliveries in Norway the first quarter, though other factors also played a role.

April 2, 2025

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