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Hibbing manufacturer responds to Trump‘s steel, aluminum tariffs

Hibbing manufacturer responds to Trump‘s steel, aluminum tariffs

Canada is the biggest supplier of steel and aluminum for the U.S. The metals are used for products like nuts and bolts, sheet metal, machining and beer cans. Will those levies be a problem for Minnesota companies that get their steel from Iron Range-mined ore and taconite?
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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White House withdraws nomination of David Weldon to run the CDC

White House withdraws nomination of David Weldon to run the CDC

Dr. Dave Weldon, Trump's pick for director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was withdrawn from consideration shortly before a scheduled Senate confirmation hearing.
by Pien Huang

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Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tax

Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tax

The European Commission is calling on President Donald Trump to revoke tariffs now that he's threatened a 200 percent tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if Europe goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey.
by The Associated Press

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Tariffs stoke anxiety with Minnesota officials over uncertain impacts

Tariffs stoke anxiety with Minnesota officials over uncertain impacts

Minnesota U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar said she’s concerned about the consequences the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. She spoke at a press conference Wednesday that featured a Minnesota farmer who worries about the impacts on agriculture.  
by Hannah Yang

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In Rochester, a new program helps students’ families avoid eviction

In Rochester, a new program helps students’ families avoid eviction

In many cases, the cycle of homelessness can start with an eviction. Kids with unstable housing struggle to learn in school. So a new program in Rochester is preventing evictions from ever happening to kids and their families.
by Catharine Richert

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