WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump abruptly paused tariffs on most countries, sparking euphoria on global markets Thursday, but upped the ante on a brutal trade war with superpower rival China.

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The standalone dock for the Switch 2 is also getting a major price hike. It’ll cost $109.99, up from the $59.99 first-gen dock. Meanwhile, the console's dedicated camera will be $49.99. Other ...

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