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Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on Tuesday as trade tensions with the United States escalated.  Dolly Parton, the country music icon, died at age 80 after a career beginning with her first song written at seven years old.  Cher shared an anecdote about meeting Parton, marking another response to news of the singer’s death.

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Canada strikes back at Trump with retaliatory tariffs as US trade war escalates

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs against the United States represent a familiar tactic in trade disputes, echoing previous responses like those enacted in 2002 regarding steel tariffs. While Ottawa frames aid packages as support, this action clashes with Canada's historical resistance to government subsidies predating 1988, highlighting an underlying tension between interventionist measures and market-driven principles. The current escalation builds upon a longer history of U.S.…

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I Will Always Love Dolly

Dolly Parton's remarkable career trajectory, from writing her first song at age seven to amassing a fortune, is often overshadowed by the complexities of early industry partnerships. While celebrated for her philanthropy and enduring appeal, Parton faced decades-long legal battles over publishing rights, demonstrating that even iconic artists can struggle to control their own creative output, particularly when collaborating with established figures like Porter Wagoner who…

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