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Canada/Mexico tariffs could slow data center construction: "The tariff impact on electrical equipment for data centers is likely to be significant, said Ben Boucher, senior analyst for supply chain data and analytics at Wood MacKenzie." t.co

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Why it worked

Opens with a short, self-contained line that is easy to take in at a glance.
Follows a clear Hook → Context → Landing shape, so the reader always knows where they are.
Ends on a short line that is easy to quote and repeat.
The opening line stands alone, so it reads completely before the post is expanded.
Short enough to read in full without expanding, which removes a step before the point lands.
Quotes someone directly, which makes the moment concrete rather than summarised.

The mechanics

Hook: Plain observation
Structure: Hook → Context → Landing
Style: Conversational paragraphs at a steady pace.
Tone: punchy
Written for: Founders, marketers and operators

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