Morning Wire EU, Canada Impose Tariffs & Russia Strikes Ukraine | Afternoon Update | 3.12.25
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Mar 12, 2025 The EU and Canada are retaliating against U.S. tariffs, signaling significant international trade tension. Tensions escalate as Russia strikes Ukraine just hours after a ceasefire agreement. The podcast also explores shifting political dynamics, including new leadership in Greenland and controversial legislative discussions in the U.S. regarding gender transition funding. These developments paint a vivid picture of the current global landscape and its impacts on local policies.
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International Trade Disputes
- The EU, Canada, and Britain react to Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs with counter-tariffs.
- These counter-tariffs target various U.S. goods, including agricultural products and iconic items like bourbon and jeans.
Government Funding Bill
- A stopgap funding bill passes the House with mostly Republican support, extending government funding through September 30th.
- Congressman Thomas Massie's opposition sparks a feud with President Trump, who threatens a primary challenge.
Proposed Ban on Federal Funding for Gender Transitions
- Senator Roger Marshall reintroduces a bill to ban federal funding for gender transition procedures, aligning with a Trump executive order.
- The bill aims to stop federal funding for transition surgeries and hormones.