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United States Imposes 50 Percent Tariffs on Canadian Imports as Trade Dispute Escalates

The administration of President Donald Trump announced tariffs of up to 50 percent on a broad range of Canadian goods that will take effect in thirty days, prompting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to condemn the measures as a breach of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
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Poland Warns Russia Could Use Captured Ukrainian Drones in False Flag Operations Near NATO Borders
Indian Opposition Leaders Detained During Nationwide Protests Over Examination Paper Leaks
Federal Judge Approves Record 1.5 Billion Dollar Anthropic Copyright Settlement
International Monetary Fund Cuts Global Growth Forecast to 3 Percent Amid Conflict and Energy Pressures
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