Trump sticks to hockey, avoids tariff talks during Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers' visit
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump sticks to hockey, avoids tariff talks during Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers' visit

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump mostly stuck to sports and avoided any talk of tariffs as he celebrated the NHL’s defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at the White House on Monday. He was also presented a “Trump 47” jersey and the gold stick by Viola, Finnish captain Aleksander Barkov and American forward Matthew Tkachuk. “He’s a champion at everything he’s ever done, loves the military,” Trump said. “You wake up every day really grateful to be an American, so thank you.” The Panthers made their White House visit before facing the Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals on Tuesday night.

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Why Canadians are stung by Wayne Gretzky’s silence

New York Times  

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Raw Story  

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How Donald Trump plans to fire up Team USA ahead of Four Nations final against 'Fifty First State,' Canada
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Daily Mail  

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Raw Story  

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Hindustan Times  

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US GM Bill Guerin says he would welcome Trump when Americans play Canada for 4 Nations title
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US GM Bill Guerin says he would welcome Trump when Americans play Canada for 4 Nations title

Associated Press  

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Daily Mail  

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Huff Post  

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Trump sticks to hockey, avoids tariff talks during Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers’ visit
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump sticks to hockey, avoids tariff talks during Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers’ visit

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump mostly stuck to sports and avoided any talk of tariffs as he celebrated the NHL’s defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at the White House on Monday. He was also presented a “Trump 47” jersey and the gold stick by Viola, Finnish captain Aleksander Barkov and American forward Matthew Tkachuk. “He’s a champion at everything …

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Hindustan Times  

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Raw Story  

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The Independent  

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Politico  

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