Trump holds call with Canadian PM amid escalating trade war and targets major law firms

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President Trump said he had an “extremely productive” phone call with new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday, but Carney said he still plans to issue retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. Meanwhile, the Dow dropped more than 700 points as the market reacted to growing uncertainty over inflation and trade. NBC News’ Brian Cheung reports. Trump has signed a series of executive orders targeting law firms that employ attorneys who have previously investigated him or have done work he takes issue with. Three firms are challenging those actions in court, while two have struck deals with the White House. NBC News’ Laura Jarrett reports one lawyer called the situation “completely demoralizing.”

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