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15. The "framework of a future deal" is pure BS. It was the sell off of US Treasuries.

Thu Jan 22, 2026, 02:52 AM

12 hrs ago

Once again, the threat of a trade war prompted a sell off of US Treasury bonds and Trump very promptly backed off.

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I don't want to think so senseandsensibility Yesterday #2

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He has a "Framework" of a deal. LOL Cattledog Yesterday #4

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He shoulda done it yesterday jmowreader 15 hrs ago #14