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Canada’s parliament passes a landmark bill that will help reduce dependence on the US [SOUND]

# Canada’s parliament has passed the One Canadian Economy Act, which aims to remove trade barriers, expedite nation-building projects, and unleash economic growth. This legislation is seen as a measure to counter US president Donald Trump’s tariffs. Trump has imposed tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminium and its auto sector. Prime minister Mark Carney says the government will now have the sweeping powers to approve projects that are in the national interest:

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