Concerns Trump tariff threat could trigger Canada recession

担心特朗普关税威胁可能引发加拿大经济衰退

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2025-01-07

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The Canadian Federation of Independent Business tells the BBC that business fears a recession as a result of Donald Trump’s tariff threats. Also, President Jo Biden announces a ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling in most US coastal waters. And how popular is New York's newly introduced congestion charge?
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