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Americans largely approve of Trump’s joint address, China talks tough following new tariffs, and Legacy media layoffs seem to be far from over. Developing stories you need to know just in time for your drive home. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. Good Ranchers: Visit https://go.goodranchers.com/4hPfmTE for free bacon, ground beef, bacon, seed oil free chicken nuggets, or salmon in every order for a year + $40 off with code WIRE. Shopify: Go to https://Shopify.com/morningwire to sign up for your $1 per month trial period and upgrade your selling today.

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0:24.8	Americans largely approve of Trump's joint address, China talks tough following new tariffs,
0:30.3	and legacy media layoffs seem to be far from over.
0:34.0	I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley.
0:42.3	It's Wednesday, March 5th, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update. The Trump administration is granting a one-month exemption on auto tariffs for Canada and Mexico.
0:48.3	According to White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt, the temporary carve-out applies to Ford, General Motors, and Stalantis,
0:55.4	following a meeting between Trump and those companies' executives. Here's Levitt during today's briefing.
1:00.5	Percipical tariffs will still go into effect on April 2nd, but at the request of the companies
1:06.0	associated with USMCA, the president is giving them an exemption for one month so they are not at an economic disadvantage.
1:13.6	The administration's 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports went into effect on Tuesday,
1:19.6	with reciprocal tariffs set to begin April 2nd.
1:22.6	Trump blamed Canada's weak border policies for fentanyl trafficking and illegal immigration. Both nations
1:28.9	have issued retaliatory tariffs in response. President Trump's joint address last night is getting
1:34.5	strong reviews from viewers. Among those who watched, 76% liked what they heard while just
1:40.2	23% didn't. The speech was described by most watchers as, quote, presidential, inspiring,
1:46.8	and unifying. Many viewers said they felt hopeful and proud with strong approval for Trump's
1:52.5	plans on immigration, government spending, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
1:57.0	Majority also believed he accurately described crime in the U.S. and had a clear strategy for lowering
2:02.7	prices. The Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration must pay $2 billion to USAID
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