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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 33 MIN

Trump Heads to WEF, Drone Law, Map Lawsuits Dropped

from The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT · host WBT

President Trump is set to speak at the World Economic Forum as new concerns emerge over potential retaliatory tariffs from the European Union that could significantly impact North Carolina’s economy, particularly manufacturing and exports. A new state law is now in effect allowing North Carolina law enforcement to disable or take down drones deemed dangerous to public safety. In redistricting news, critics of North Carolina’s new congressional map have dropped their federal lawsuits, narrowing the remaining legal challenges. Meanwhile, biotech giant Genentech is doubling down on its North Carolina investment with additional incentives, even as tariff risks loom over the global market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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