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The trade war between the United States and Canada ramped up today as Donald Trump announced that he would be instituting a national electricity emergency after Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford announced a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the United States. Ford has since walked back that surcharge and will meet with Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Commerce Secretary, to negotiate a trade deal moving forward. Trump also previously threatened the imposition of additional tariffs on Canada as soon as tomorrow, but right now it appears as though it is no longer happening. There has been major whiplash right now.
Donald Trump purchased a Tesla vehicle at the White House today announcing that he would be labeling violence against Tesla dealerships as “domestic terrorism” but did not provide any further details.
The stock market continued its downward trend today with the DOW Jones dropping another 400 points, the S&P 500 nearing correction territory, and the Nasdaq down just under 1%. Recession fears continue to grow, although Karoline Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary, spent the day gaslighting the American public over the state of economic affairs in America.
Almost half of the Education Department's staff could be laid off as early as today, according to Semafor.
The U.S. has restarted military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine following discussions in Saudi Arabia, according to the Associated Press. Ukraine has also agreed to a 30-day ceasefire, although it remains to be seen whether or not Russia would agree to the same.
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USAID staff have been directed to clear out classified safes and personnel documents, prioritizing shredding before using burn bags, according to ABC News.
The Texas Health Department reports 223 measles cases as of March 11.
Canadians staying in the U.S. for more than 30 days will be required to register with the government, according to ABC.
The First Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the Trump administration's request to lift a nationwide injunction blocking its executive order that sought to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to non-citizen, non-resident parents.
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— Aaron
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