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U.S. President Donald Trump's 50 per cent tariffs on steel from all sources, not just Canada, has effectively closed the U.S. market to Canadian steelmakers, according to the Canadian Steel Producers Association.
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- Winnipeg Free Press
What to know as Trump's immigration crackdown strips tuition breaks from thousands of students
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- The Market Online
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