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President Donald Trump threatened to impose even steeper tariffs on Canada this morning after trade talks between the two countries unraveled. All cars and car parts, as well as steel, would be hit with a 50% levy starting Jan. 1 if Trump follows through.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent went in front of reporters to outline new economic sanctions on Iran and its trading partners. The measures, called Operation Economic Outcast, include dozens of people and companies, as well as plans to target cryptocurrency and other industries.