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As a Cuban, I feel that it’s very important to speak up for what we see that is wrong.— Madelaine Margolese, who had grown up under that country’s communist government, as she walked on the bridge toward Trump’s home.

It would be inappropriate for us to comment on the policy of tariffs. We don’t have a view. It’s not our job and we just wouldn’t do that.— Jerome Powell during his testimony before Congress regarding monetary policy.

The outlook for consumer spending is cloudy.

— Bill Adams, chief economist at Comerica Bank, comments on the challenges facing consumer behavior.

We are united in working on all forms of support for the industry... that starts with buying Canadian steel and aluminum for federal projects.

— Mark Carney, during a press conference regarding Canada's new trade measures.

The UK is very well protected. You know why? Because I like them. That's their ultimate protection.— Donald Trump, when asked if the deal protects the United Kingdom from future tariff threats.

The restoration is indeed labor-intensive.

— Christian Volken, media spokesperson for the municipality of Horw, describes the challenges of restoring the mural.

You can definitely say that.

— U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in an interview with CNBC when asked if the tariff levels on China would not change.

The escalation in the global trade war, uncertainty over the endpoint for tariffs and their impact on global trade volumes, supply chains, investment and international relations is a significant adverse global economic shock.

— Fitch Ratings in a report citing the impact of tariff hikes and trade policy uncertainty.

There should no longer be any questions respecting the complexity of rare earth products.

— Trump said this after a phone call with Xi Jinping that resulted in a very positive conclusion for both countries.