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Daybreak Feb. 3: Trump sparks trade war, set to squeeze U.S. farmers

02/03/25 10:53 AM By Rebekah Alvey, Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Lydia Johnson, Oliver Ward, and Noah Wicks
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President Donald Trump announced sweeping duties on Canada, Mexico and China over the weekend, triggering a trade conflict with the U.S.’ largest agricultural trading partners.

KEYWORDS Bill Cassidy Canada HELP Committee Marco Rubio Mexico Panama Canal State Department tariffs
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