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WATCH LIVE: White House holds news briefing following Trump's first major address to Congress

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NEW: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is scheduled to hold a news briefing at 1:30 p.m. ET .

President Donald Trump delivers an unyielding address before Congress .

The president's address, clocking in at a record 99 minutes , added up to a defiant sales pitch for the policies that Trump promised during his campaign.

A 25% tax on goods from Canada and Mexico went into effect early Tuesday , triggering immediate retaliation and sparking fears of a wider trade war.

Republicans were boisterous as Trump stepped to the lectern in the House , chanting “ USA ! USA !” as the president basked in the cheers.

Out-of-power Democrats set the tone early, with most remaining seated without applauding.

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70

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semi-formal

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English

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