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Trade Tensions and Retaliatory Tariffs: A Deep Dive
This chapter explores the ramifications of the U.S. trade war with Canada and Mexico, focusing on the retaliatory tariffs and their political underpinnings. It examines how these trade shifts may influence domestic attitudes and political landscapes, particularly in Canada during an election period.
Monday, February 3rd, 2025
Today, the Trump administration is dismantling federal law enforcement through massive purges at the FBI and DoJ; Elon Musk’s OPM continues to seize government systems including the payment system at the Department of the Treasury; the pardoned insurrectionist recidivism rate grows as a rioter is wanted for soliciting a minor; Trump kicks off a trade war with our closest allies while giving a break to China; we have our new Democratic National Committee leaders; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.
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Senior FBI official forcefully resisted Trump administration firings | NBC News
Musk aides gain access to sensitive Treasury Department payment system - The Washington Post
Elon Musk’s Friends Have Infiltrated the General Services Administration | WIRED
Trump's trade war among allies triggers retaliation from Canada and Mexico | AP News
Texas man pardoned over Jan. 6 attack is wanted by prosecutors over 2016 charge | AP News
Criminal records of Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump include rape, domestic violence
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