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Trump orders Pentagon to start testing nuclear weapons 'on an equal basis' with other countries
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had instructed the Defense Department to “immediately” start testing nuclear weapons "on an equal basis" with other nations.

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Trump instructs Pentagon to start testing nuclear weapons ‘on an equal basis’ with Russia and China
Trump orders Pentagon to restart nuclear weapons testing "on an equal basis" with other countries after 33-year halt
Trump says he wants to resume nuclear testing. Here’s why experts are confused
Trump announced, “Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately.”

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Trump's nuclear testing plan raises fears, confusion in Washington
Retired General reacts to Trump announcing U.S. to start testing nuclear weapons: ‘This is just a ruse by the President’
What Happens If Trump Resumes Nuclear Weapons Testing, And Should India Be Worried?
Resuming nuclear testing would instantly fracture the global arms-control architecture.

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Trump nuclear testing order may boost Honeywell, BWX Technology and others
Nuclear curveball: Trump's testing plan raises fears, confusion in Washington

A look at past nuclear weapons tests in Russia, China and the U.S.

Trump said the U.S. will test nuclear weapons “on an equal basis” with Russia and China. None of the three countries has tested live nuclear weapons since the 1990s.

Donald Trump Tells Pentagon to 'Immediately' Start Testing Nuclear Weapons

Trump's announcement sparked quick replies from Russia and China, which both possess large stockpiles of nuclear weapons
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