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Stock futures are ticking up this morning, especially for the Dow, after Canada backed off a proposed digital-services tax—a move seen as an olive branch to keep trade talks with the U.S. on track. Investors seem hopeful this could ease tensions and avoid disruptions in cross-border commerce.

The FTSE 100 dipped today, but it wasn't all bad news—the pound climbed above $1.37, and defense stocks saw gains. Investors are juggling mixed signals, with currency strength and sector-specific boosts offsetting broader market sluggishness.

European stocks inched higher today as traders cautiously welcomed signs of movement in U.S. trade negotiations. It’s not a dramatic rally—more like a quiet sigh of relief—as markets cling to any hint that tariff tensions might ease.

This article digs into the long-term political and economic fallout of Trump-era policies—particularly the 2017 tax cuts and Medicaid restrictions—and how they've contributed to rising national debt and financial strain for everyday Americans. Critics argue these moves disproportionately benefited corporations and the wealthy while leaving middle- and lower-income households grappling with what some call "debt slavery," a cycle of stagnant wages and growing financial burdens. The piece suggests these policies could haunt the GOP in upcoming elections as voters weigh their economic impact.

Asian stock markets held steady as investors cautiously watched the resumption of trade talks between the U.S. and Canada. While there wasn’t a major rally, the lack of sharp declines suggests traders are hopeful—or at least waiting to see if the negotiations lead to a breakthrough.