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Trump’s trade war with Canada looms over key races

Season 2026 Episode 184 | 4m 25s

President Trump’s tariff policies are shaping key races for control of Congress this fall. Geoff Bennett discussed the impact on the midterms with congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins.

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