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Trump to hit Mexico, Canada with 25% tariffs on February 1

Trump to hit Mexico, Canada with 25% tariffs on February 1

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In a significant development, 183 Palestinian prisoners were released by Israel in exchange for three Israeli hostages held in Gaza. The hostages, Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon, and Keith Siegel, were handed over to the Red Cross after being held captive for an extended period.

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Tiff Macklem
Bank of Canada
1. We don't have a lot of good historical examples where we've had tariff shocks of this magnitude.
2. Exactly how quickly, how big, how people react, what the implications are for inflation – there is a certain zone of uncertainty.
Justin Trudeau
Liberal Party
1. I know Canadians might be anxious and worried, but I want them to know the federal government – and indeed, all orders of government – have their backs.
2. We're ready with a response — a purposeful, forceful but reasonable, immediate response. It's not what we want, but if he moves forward, we will also act.
3. We're certainly not looking to escalate. But we will stand up for Canada, for Canadians, for Canadian jobs.
David Eby
New Democratic Party
1. It's a declaration of economic war against a trusted ally and friend.
Emmanuel Macron
Renaissance
1. We share the immense relief and joy of his loved ones after 483 days of unimaginable hell.
Israel Defense Forces
1. A short while ago, the returning civilian hostage, Keith Siegel, crossed the border into Israeli territory accompanied by IDF (military) and ISA (security agency) forces.
Isaac Herzog
Israeli Government
1. As an entire nation we hold them in our hearts.
Claudia Sheinbaum
Morena Party
1. We have plan A, plan B and plan C for whatever the US government decides.
2. We will wait, as I have always said, with a cool head when taking decisions. We are prepared, and we maintain this dialogue.
3. We will always defend the dignity of our people, respect for our sovereignty and a dialogue as equals without subordination.
4. If there is such an alliance anywhere, it is in the US gun shops that sell high-powered weapons to these criminal groups.
5. We categorically reject the White House's slander that the Mexican government has alliances with criminal organizations, as well as any intention of meddling in our territory.
Amani Sarahneh
Palestinian Prisoners Association
1. Ninety prisoners will be released tomorrow in exchange for the three Israeli detainees, nine of whom are serving life sentences and 81 of whom have long sentences.
2. The updated number of prisoners to be released tomorrow is 183.