Trump Hosts Ireland’s Prime Minister; Canada, EU Retaliate as US Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel Take Effect

The Canadian government announced retaliatory measures after universal U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum came into force on March 12. Canada’s measures will be implemented on March 13 and will target CA$29.8 billion in American goods. The European Union also announced retaliatory trade action with new duties on U.S. industrial and farm products.

U.S. inflation slowed last month for the first time since September. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the annual inflation rate slowed to 2.8 percent in February, down from 3 percent in January.

President Donald Trump met with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin on Wednesday, with Trump’s trade policies and his decision to cut the Department of Education among the topics of conversation. The annual White House meeting to mark St. Patrick’s Day is usually a relatively straightforward affair for both the United States and Ireland. The Irish premier typically presents the president with a bowl of shamrock as a symbolic gift, a tradition that was again observed during this visit.

Topics in this episode include:

1. Inflation Cools for First Time in Four Months
2. Canada Unveils New Tariffs on US Goods
3. EU Announces Counter-Tariffs
4. UK Says Tariffs Disappointing, But Doesn’t Retaliate
5. Senate Dems Under Pressure: Oppose Trump or Keep Government Open?
6. Impact of Tariffs on US Consumers, Industry
7. Syrian Residents Flee to Lebanon to Escape Violence
8. US to Resume Security Support to Ukraine
9. US to Talk to Russia About Ukraine Truce Today
10. Trump, Irish Prime Minister Hold Talks
11. Trump Hosts Ireland’s Micheal Martin at the White House
12. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen Won’t Seek Reelection in 2026
13. House Targets COVID-19 Fraud
14. Legal Battle Sparked Over USAID Staff Destroying Docs
15. Florida Judge Denies Bid to Pause Trump Defamation Suit
16. Columbia Palestinian Student Activist Hearing Today
17. Congress to Stop Receiving CCP-Run China Daily
18. Shooting Outside Chicago’s O’Hare Leaves One Wounded
19. Secretary of State Rubio in Canada for G7
20. Shock Win for Pro-Business Party in Greenland Election
21. Russia Claims Progress Against Ukraine in Kursk Region
22. Philippines Ex-President Flown to The Hague to Face Charges
23. Exiled Tibetans Reject China’s Statement on Next Dalai Lama
24. China, Russia, Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks on Friday
25. Captain of Ship That Crashed Into US Tanker Is Russian
26. NASA’s Newest Space Telescope Blasts Off
27. The Effect of Space Travel on Astronaut Health
28. Cat Reunited With Owner After Palisades Fire
29. Polar Bear Cub Mika Officially Presented to the Public

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