Weekly Wrap: Trump walks back some tariffs to save a Senate race
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Weekly Wrap: Trump walks back some tariffs to save a Senate race

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 24, 202622 min
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It's been a busy week in Canadian politics. From a referendum in Alberta, to a warning for Canada to stay out of U.S. politics and the B.C. election in its final days, the Weekly Wrap panel is here to recap it all.

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This week started with Albertans decisively choosing Canada, prompting Premier Daniel

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This week started with Albertans decisively choosing Canada, prompting Premier Daniel Smith to send a message to the separatists in her party. I would respectfully invite them to join a different party. Plus, the Trump administration is pulling some of his tariffs off Canadian products,

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