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News Wrap: Trump pauses his 50% tariffs on Canadian imports

Season 2026 Episode 170 | 6m 19s

In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump paused his 50% tariffs on Canadian imports and trade officials said they are working to make a final deal, the Israeli military is opening criminal investigations into two high-profile killings by its troops in Gaza and the United Arab Emirates says it is halting trade with Iran a day after it accused Tehran of launching missiles toward its territory.

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