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🚨 US-CANADA TRADE WAR EXPLODES Headlines (January 9, 2026) Jan 9: 50% Canadian Tariffs: President Trump imposes a 50% across-the-board tariff on all Canadian imports, citing Canada's lack of support for the Venezuela operation. Jan 8 - Maduro Pleads Not Guilty: In his first NYC Court Appearance, Nicolás Maduro shouted, "I am innocent... I am still president!" as he pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism. Jan 8 - Energy Crisis Fears: U.S. gasoline futures spike as Canada retaliates by cutting off oil and gas exports. Jan 7 - Golden Fleet Expansion: DoD accelerates the construction of the "Golden Fleet" to secure Caribbean shipping lanes following the Venezuela strike. 🔥 Trending Discussions Gas Prices at $6? – Analysis of how the Canadian energy ban will impact American pumps by next week. SDNY Security – Continuous live updates on the lockdown of lower Manhattan for the Maduro legal proceedings. See: The Capture of Nicolás Maduro • The Golden Fleet

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📊 United States at a Glance Capital City: Washington, D.C. 💰 U.S. Economic Focus: The OBBB Act Tax Extensions: The Act makes the 2017 tax cuts permanent (effective Dec 31, 2025). New Deductions: Introduces a $6,000 senior deduction and tax-free overtime/tips. Outlook: Projected to boost GDP but increase the national deficit by $3.4 trillion. 🗺️ Geography & National Parks New York City • Los Angeles Chicago • Houston Yellowstone National Park Grand Canyon National Park Yosemite National Park Rocky Mountains Great Lakes Death Valley Appalachian Mountains Everglades National Park 📜 Facts & History Did You Know: The U.S. flag's colors (Red, White, and Blue) are said to symbolize Valor, Purity, and Vigilance. Did You Know: The original U.S. Motto was *E Pluribus Unum* ('Out of Many, One'), but the current official motto is In God We Trust.

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