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U.S. delays 50% tariff on Canadian imports. And, takeaways from Florida's primaries

President Trump has announced that the U.S. is delaying a 50% tariff on Canadian imports after reaching a deal. And, how progressive Democrats fared in Florida's primary elections yesterday.

U.S. delays 50% tariff on Canadian imports. And, takeaways from Florida's primaries
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President Trump has announced that the U.S. is delaying a 50% tariff on Canadian imports after reaching a deal. And, how progressive Democrats fared in Florida's primary elections yesterday.

(Image credit: Joe Raedle)

Originally published at NPR World

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