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The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods after negotiations failed, prompting Canada to promise retaliatory measures starting September 8. Both sides blame each other for the breakdown, raising concerns about the future of North American trade relations.
US President Donald Trump paused 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days after reaching a tentative deal, but the future remains uncertain. The pause follows tense negotiations and promises further discussions, with both sides claiming progress while differences persist.
Maryam Tahmasebi, a permanent US resident and professor, writes in The Nation that she and her family have been detained since April after the State Department revoked their status over her husband's ties to Masoumeh Ebtekar, the 1979 hostage crisis spokeswoman. A petition calling for their removal has drawn nearly 14,000 signatures, while the family's lawyer says no evidence of wrongdoing has been presented.
President Donald Trump has announced his nomination of Dr. Heidi Overton, a White House domestic policy aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Overton, a physician with a background in conservative health policy, would need Senate confirmation to replace Marty Makary, who resigned in May. The pick has drawn praise from anti-abortion groups and skepticism from some lawmakers over her stances on vaccines and abortion pills.
Fresh US tariffs on Canadian goods took effect at midnight Saturday after last-minute talks broke down. Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended negotiations and vowed to match the tariffs 'dollar-for-dollar,' while Washington blamed Canada for the collapse.
President Trump paused new tariffs on Canadian goods for three days, citing a pending deal. The proposed agreement may revive the Keystone XL pipeline, a project with a long and contested history, as negotiators work through remaining differences.
Rep. Randy Fine won Florida's GOP primary for the 6th Congressional District, defeating Dan Bilzerian in a race marked by antisemitic and Islamophobic rhetoric. Other incumbents also prevailed in primaries across the state.
Israel has confirmed it struck the Abu al-Duhur air base in Syria, saying Turkey planned to deploy forces there. Syria and Turkey deny the claim, with Damascus calling the strike unjustified and Ankara denouncing it as unlawful, while the US envoy described the attack as an unnecessary escalation.
Unitree Robotics, the world's largest humanoid robot maker, surged more than 600% on its Shanghai debut, marking a milestone for China's robotics ambitions. The IPO was met with extraordinary retail demand, and the company is now valued at billions of dollars, amid a broader US-China race in robotics.
Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the U.S. over the next year, with the first group of 20 expected to arrive Thursday. Liberian officials describe the move as humanitarian, while the U.S. provides support for the program.
The United States has criticized Israeli airstrikes on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase as an 'unnecessary escalation,' while Israel defends the strikes citing alleged Turkish deployment plans. Syria and Turkey deny the claims, and tensions between the regional rivals continue to rise.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly rejected calls for a wartime presidential election, warning it would split the country. The remarks, his first since dismissed defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov demanded a vote, also detailed a Starlink dispute with the US and mounting military pressures.
Rep. Jared Moskowitz won the Democratic primary in Florida's newly redrawn 25th district, defeating DSA-backed Oliver Larkin by nearly 30 points. The race pits Moskowitz against Republican nominee Scott Singer in a district that Trump would have carried in 2024, while other primaries delivered mixed results for Trump endorsements and a DSA-aligned Senate win.
U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly directed aides to arrange a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this autumn, possibly on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen. Meanwhile, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio agreed to maintain close coordination on the North Korean nuclear issue, though neither side's public statements reaffirmed the denuclearization commitment.
US President Donald Trump has denied holding or scheduling talks with Iran, while Tehran claims Washington is seeking negotiations on Iranian terms. The US has announced a 'crushing economic operation' against Iran, prompting China and Iran to push back.
Parti Quebecois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has pledged to delay any independence referendum until after Donald Trump leaves the White House, citing the unpredictability of American politics. Meanwhile, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith confirmed that her province's separation vote will proceed as scheduled on October 19 despite the ongoing trade war with the U.S.
State Rep. Angie Nixon, a democratic socialist and DSA member, defeated Alex Vindman in Florida’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary, overcoming a 16-to-1 fundraising disadvantage. She will face Republican incumbent Ashley Moody in November, who is heavily favored to keep the seat.
US President Donald Trump stated that no negotiations with Iran are occurring or planned, asserting the Strait of Hormuz is open after mines were removed. Iran's lead negotiator demands conditions for reopening, while other officials signal mixed signals on diplomatic prospects.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Seoul for talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, calling on the US to change its 'hostile policy' toward North Korea. The visit follows President Lee Jae Myung's proposal for multiparty talks to formally end the Korean War.
North Korea's Kim Yo-jong dismissed the US decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea as meaningless, saying Pyongyang focuses on the fact that the drills continue. A KCNA commentary vowed to 'completely neutralize' military threats, while South Korea's unification minister expressed hope the reduction could open dialogue.