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Does ‘Trump Always Chicken Out'? (TACO)

Does ‘Trump Always Chicken Out'? (TACO)

CBC8 hours ago
U.S. President Donald Trump's unpredictable tariffs have led many to describe his trade policy with the acronym TACO, short for 'Trump Always Chickens Out.' But is he actually chickening out — or is it a negotiating tactic? Andrew Chang looks at what Trump may gain — and lose — by backing off from his most extreme policies. Images provided by Getty Images, The Canadian Press and Reuters.
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Prediction: These 2 AI Chip Stocks Will Outperform Nvidia Over the Next 5 Years

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Trade, tariffs top Chatham-Kent councillors talk with U.S. counterparts

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At least 30 are killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza as war deaths top 58,000, officials say

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