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President Trump says tariffs will spark a rebirth of American industry, but U.S. exporters are bracing for the worst.
The retaliatory tariffs are going to be really ugly and it's just going to kill demand.
Will Trump's gamble on a trade war pay off? I'm Michelle Martin, that's Leila Fadal, and this is Up First from NPR News. We also get reaction from markets and leaders around the world.
The administration's tariffs have no basis in logic, and they go against the basis of our two nations' partnership. This is not the act of a friend.
And TikTok has until Saturday to find a new owner. A number of high-profile buyers are lining up, but who is leading the pack? Stay with us. We'll give you the news you need to start your day.
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