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NPR News: 08-25-2026 3AM EDT

Aug 25, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against the US after trade talks collapse, while Americans face rising costs as retailers withhold tariff refunds. President Trump promotes school choice and education reforms at a White House event. Meanwhile, Nevada sues the federal government over new Colorado River water cuts, and prosecutors in Taiwan charge nine individuals, including NVIDIA staff, with illegally exporting AI servers to China.

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Thumbtack ad and NPR News introduction Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against US Shoppers left out of billions in tariff refunds Trump administration promotes school choice and bans Nevada sues over Colorado River water cuts Taiwan charges nine over illegal AI server exports
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