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Hey, good morning. It's Patricia Murphy. It's Thursday. This is Seattle now. America is in the

midst of a trade war, one that might be particularly painful here in Washington State.

Whether it blows over soon or continues for the long haul,

it will definitely affect our relationship with our friends to the North for a while.

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation journalist Andrew Curiata is here with the inside scoop on how Canada is responding.

But first, let's get you caught up.

Thank you. scoop on how Canada is responding. But first, let's get you caught up. Washington Governor Bob Ferguson will give an update this morning on the future of ferry

service in Washington State. He'll be joined by the state's Transportation Secretary and the

head of Washington State Ferries.

The ferry system has struggled for years

with canceled sailings and reduced service

due to a lack of boats and staff.

This morning's announcement begins at 10.

You can catch it live on TVW.

Some Democrats in the Washington State Legislature

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