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Trump Says He鈥檚 Going to Buy a Tesla

After one of the worst single day sell-offs in Tesla鈥檚 history, President Donald Trump threw his support behind his adviser, billionaire Elon Musk, vowing to buy one of his cars.

March 11, 2025
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Trudeau Expects a Trade War for the 鈥楩oreseeable Future鈥

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said March 6 he expects Canada and the U.S. to be in a trade war for the foreseeable future after a call with U.S. President Donald Trump.

March 6, 2025
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China Slaps Extra Tariffs on Major US Farm Imports

China responded to new U.S. tariffs by announcing March 4 it will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of key U.S. farm products, including chicken, pork, soy and beef.

March 4, 2025
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Trump鈥檚 Tariffs Against Canada and Mexico Go Into Effect

President Donald Trump鈥檚 long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico went into effect March 4, putting global markets on edge and setting up costly retaliations by North American allies.

March 4, 2025
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Trump Cancels Permit Allowing Venezuela to Export Oil to US

A permit issued by the U.S. government allowing Chevron to pump and export Venezuelan oil will be terminated, President Donald Trump announced Feb. 26.

February 28, 2025
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Thieves Steal $2 Million Worth of Nikes From Freight Trains

Thieves have targeted freight trains running through the deserts of California and Arizona in a string of audacious heists resulting in the theft of more than $2 million worth of Nike sneakers.

February 25, 2025
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Taiwan Pledges More US Investment After Tariff Threats

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said Feb. 14 he would communicate more with the U.S. over President Donald Trump鈥檚 concerns over the chip industry and invest more in the U.S.

February 14, 2025
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EU Commission Vows Firm and Swift Reaction to Tariffs

The European Union鈥檚 executive branch on Feb. 14 vowed to 鈥渢ake firm and immediate action鈥 against U.S. President Donald Trump鈥檚 imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum.

February 14, 2025
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Pacific Coast Highway Reopens Nearly a Month After Wildfires

LOS ANGELES 鈥 The Pacific Coast Highway reopened Feb. 3, nearly a month after it was closed when flames from the deadly Palisades Fire ripped through hillside Los Angeles neighborhoods.

February 3, 2025
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China Renews Threat to Counter US Tariffs

TAIPEI, Taiwan 鈥 China has reiterated its threat to take 鈥渘ecessary countermeasures to defend its legitimate rights and interests鈥 following the decision to impose 10% tariffs on China.

February 3, 2025