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United States and Canada Trade Conflict Escalates as Trump Threatens New Tariffs

The trade dispute between the United States and Canada has intensified after President Donald Trump threatened severe new tariffs on Canadian aluminum and automotive components, raising concerns about disruption to deeply integrated North American manufacturing supply chains.
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US Postal Service Advances Fleet Electrification and Automated Distribution Network
Hollywood Studios and Labor Unions Reach Agreement on AI Likeness and Voice Rights
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