This NPR News episode covers a series of breaking developments: President Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, triggering retaliatory measures from Prime Minister Mark Carney; Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh prepares for a pivotal speech amid bond market turmoil over inflation;
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