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President-elect Trump plans to impose tariffs on goods from China, Mexico and Canada. Plus, how digital currencies are weaving their way into politics.
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Tariffs on Mexico and Canada
The tariffs Trump is threatening would appear to violate the terms of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, negotiated and signed by Trump during his first term. It allows tariff-free trade for many products.
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Digital currencies and politics
Since the presidential election, Bitcoin has hit record highs. Stacy-Marie Ishmael is executive editor at Bloomberg News and focuses on cryptocurrencies and other digital payments. Ishmael spoke with Marketplace’s David Brancaccio about how digital currencies are weaving their way into politics.
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