Up First from NPR Canada Tariffs, Education Department Targeted, DOGE
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Feb 4, 2025 The U.S. temporarily halts trade wars with Canada, keeping bourbon safe while highlights of ethical concerns swirl around the administration's plans to slash the Department of Education. Tensions escalate as tariffs loom over Canada, inciting grassroots boycotts. Meanwhile, the podcast raises eyebrows over Elon Musk's connections to DOGE and explores the implications of proposed government payroll cuts impacting diversity and funding in education. A blend of serious issues seasoned with engaging dialogue keeps listeners hooked.
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Canadian Response to Tariffs
- Canada prepared to retaliate against US tariffs with their own tariffs on US goods.
- Liquor stores planned to remove American products, reflecting widespread anger and a sense of betrayal.
Department of Education Targeted
- President Trump plans to request Congress to close the Department of Education.
- He will also enact smaller staff and program cuts through executive action.
DOGE's Actions and Concerns
- Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is rapidly intervening in various federal agencies.
- This raises concerns about legality, conflicts of interest, and lack of transparency.