Trump expected to defend tariff policy in speech to joint session of Congress

President Trump made good on his promise to impose sweeping new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. NBC News Correspondents Kelly O’Donnell, Melanie Zanona and Brian Cheung discuss what to expect from President Trump’s first address of his second term to a joint session of Congress.

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Live updates on Trump's speech before a joint session of Congress

President Trump will address a joint session of Congress and the nation in his first speech to lawmakers since he took office six weeks ago.
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What to expect from Trump's address to joint session of Congress

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How to watch, stream Trump's address to the joint session of Congress tonight

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In Speech to Congress, Trump Is Expected to Boast About DOGE Cuts and Ukraine

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Trump’s speech to Congress: President likely to address tariffs, energy and immigration, but not these topics

President Trump is due to give a State-of-the-Union-style address on Tuesday night, in which he’s expected to talk up his handling of the country’s economy, even as one gauge for the economic ...
MarketWatch - 11h
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Trump to defend trade war in Congress speech as commerce chief says he will meet Canada and China halfway – live

Top Trump adviser says president will defend his trade war while Howard Lutnick, his commerce secretary, says he will find middle ground. US consumers warned to brace for higher prices China ...
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Watch live: Trump gives joint address to Congress

President Trump, emboldened by more than a month of overhauling spending and the federal workforce paired with policy moves and sweeping executive orders, is set to give his first major address ...
The Hill - 1h

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