The mystery at the heart of Trump’s trade war
Trucks cross into the United States from Canada on the Gordie Howe International Bridge on September 6, 2026. | Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here . I spent Labor Day weekend in Montreal, and signs of the trade war were everywhere. On Google Maps, which — at least until we crossed over the border — jarringly displayed the label “Lake America” where
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