Trump waves green flag kicking off high-speed IndyCar race through Washington
BBC NewsSunday, August 23, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.
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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Trump and Washington.
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The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.
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This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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BBC News published: Trump waves green flag kicking off high-speed IndyCar race through Washington
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Economic impact
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