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• Bank of Canada warns Trump’s tariffs will ‘dramatically’ hit growth

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  Reagan-appointed judge stresses lasting impact of Jan. 6 while sentencing rioter banking on Trump pardon

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• Bitcoin breaks $100,000, boosted by Trump’s crypto embrace and Powell’s remarks

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