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       E.U. and Canada retaliated for Trump’s latest tariffs The trade fight widened yesterday as the E.U. and Canada announced billions of dollars in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports, hours after President Trump’s levies on steel and aluminum imports took effect. Here’s the latest.

       Europe

       The E.U. said tariffs would take effect April 1, a response to about $26 billion in tariffs applied by the U.S. But bloc officials emphasized that they were ready to strike a deal.

       Their response will come in two parts. A tariff suspension implemented under Joe Biden will be allowed to lapse on April 1, raising tariffs on billions of euros’ worth of products that include boats, bourbon and motorcycles. The second step will be to place tariffs on about 18 billion euros’ worth of additional products, a list of which has yet to be finalized.

       Canada

       The Canadian government said that it would impose new tariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. imports. This round is centered on steel and aluminum, but also applies to tools, computers, sporting goods and cast iron.

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       Here’s a breakdown of all the tariffs so far.

       Other allies

       Britain has chosen not to retaliate, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer looks to sign a long-term trade deal with the U.S. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia said his country would not impose reciprocal tariffs because they would hurt domestic consumers.

       More on Trump Senate Democrats said they would not help pass a stopgap funding bill, raising the odds of a government shutdown.

       Ireland’s leader made his traditional annual visit to Washington ahead of St. Patrick’s Day.

       Trump plans to close Environmental Protection Agency offices responsible for addressing pollution levels in poor communities, according to a memo.

       Moderate leaders around the world are getting a boost from voters’ alarm over Trump’s “shock and awe” policies.

       Federal judges have been pushing back against Trump’s executive orders. Here’s a look at where those cases stand.

       Track Trump’s actions since he took office.

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