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The White House had a TikTok deal. Trump's China tariff wrecked it. The Washington PostTrump to extend TikTok ban enforcement deadline after China tariffs derail deal CNNWho could buy TikTok? Amazon, Blackstone, OnlyFans founder among the bidders USA TodayA deal for TikTok seemingly falls hostage to the US-China trade war ABC News
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Trump's Trade War Escalates as China Retaliates With 34% Tariffs The New York TimesMarkets plunge with S&P 500 down 6% and Dow down 2,200 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs AP NewsChina imposes a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products starting April 10 ABC7 New YorkTrade war escalates as China hits back with 34% tariffs on all U.S. goods NPR
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Ever wondered why you can buy fresh Peruvian blueberries in the dead of winter? The answer, surprisingly, is tied to cocaine. Today on the show, we look at how the war on drugs led to an American trade policy and a foreign aid initiative that won us blueberries all year round.
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Canada and other countries also readied retaliation after President Trump raised U.S. tariff barriers to their highest level in more than a century.
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