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Another Pause – But the Threat Remains
March 6, 2025 – As CBC’s Washington-based reporter Alexander Panetta put it, “Being confused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plans isn’t a flaw – it’s proof you’re paying attention.” Just before I sat down to write this update, Trump announced yet another pause on tariffs.