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President Donald Trump privately tells advisers that tariffs represent a generational opportunity to transform the U.S. economy.

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Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer canceled the kickoff events of his book tour amid intense backlash over his vote to advance a GOP spending bill.

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