Trump cites tariffs in call to merge Canada, US

January 6, 2025

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CISA says there is 'no indication' other agencies will be affected by Treasury hack

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said Monday there is “no indication” that other federal agencies were affected by the recent breach at the Treasury Department.

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President Trump: Washington Post report on tariff policy is 'wrong'

President-elect Trump has denied a Washington Post report that outlined how his aides are considering a tariff plan that would target only critical imports.

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Nippon Steel and US Steel sue Biden administration to block merger

U.S. Steel and Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government on Monday in a last-ditch effort to move forward with integration, but President Biden blocked the lawsuit on Friday, citing national security concerns.

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5 things to know about Canada's political crisis

The resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday shows the extent of unpopularity facing the country's progressive Liberal Party, which has dominated politics for decades. read more

President Trump touts 'unification' of US and Canada after Prime Minister Trudeau announces resignation

After Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation, President-elect Trump proposed a “unification” vision for the United States and Canada, saying there would be no tariffs if the two countries were one. read more