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FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2019, file photo President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before departing on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Trump has risked turmoil in the financial markets and damage to the U.S. economy in waging his trade war with China, America’s top strategic rival. But Trump hasn’t exactly gone easy on America’s friends either. From Europe to Japan, the president has stirred up under-the-radar trade disputes that potentially could erupt within weeks or months with damaging consequences. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Friendly fire: In trade fights, Trump targets US allies, too

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Toyota sedans are displayed in a showroom at Puente Hills Toyota Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Industry, Calif. If 25 percent tariffs are fully assessed against imported parts and vehicles, and they include Canada and Mexico, the price of imported vehicles would rise more than 17 percent, or around $5,000 each, according to forecasts from IHS Markit. “I think it would be harmful to the whole economy,” said Howard Hakes, president of Hitchcock Automotive, which has three Toyota showrooms in metro Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

US automakers to Trump: Don’t slap tariffs on imported cars

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