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The Wall Street Journal |
President Trump unveiled a sweeping new tariff plan at a Rose Garden ceremony Wednesday, declaring “Liberation Day” for U.S. trade policy.
Reuters |
Donald Trump’s second trade war is a battle of one against all.
Reuters |
"It's an all-round blockade against China," said Yuan Yuwei, hedge fund manager at Water Wisdom Asset Management, who said he was bullish on gold and shorting China and Hong Kong stocks as a result.

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