Tag: Politics
EU retaliates with new tariffs on U.S. industrial and farm products
The European Union announced retaliatory trade action with new duties on U.S. industrial and farm products, responding to an increase in tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports.
Ukraine launches massive drone attack on Russia before key talks
Two people were killed and 18 were injured, including three children, in the massive drone attack that spanned 10 Russian regions, officials said.
Zelenskyy sees post-Trump polling bump. What about other world leaders?
Leaders suffering recent polling slumps have seen their popularity rebound since Trump returned to the White House in January, according to recent polls.
Canada gives $272M in aid to Bangladesh, Indo-Pacific as USAID shuttered
While the U.S. has halted foreign aid, Canada is supporting projects in Bangladesh on gender equality, reproductive health and access to inclusive education and skills training.
Tariffs ‘could go up,’ Trump says while allaying recession fears
Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News he paused some U.S. tariffs because he 'wanted to help Mexico and Canada to a certain extent,' but added tariffs could also go up.
Montrealers denounce Donald Trump for “betrayal” of U.S. friends, allies
“You can try to intimidate us with us with trade wars, (but) we’ll never become your 51st state,” one protest organizer said, urging resistance against U.S. authoritarianism
Israel says it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza
The move comes as Hamas is believed to still have 24 living Israeli hostages and the bodies of 35 others.
Canada must ensure ‘darker forces’ don’t take over Syria: special envoy
Canada can help by adjusting and easing some of the sanctions against Syria, while holding the new government accountable for results, Alghabra explained
Famous Canadian author Louise Penny axes U.S. book tour over Trump threats
The move is not meant to punish Americans, she says. "This is about standing shoulder-to-shoulder with my fellow Canadians."
Trump says Canada, Mexico tensions will make 2026 World Cup ‘more exciting’
U.S. President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup hosted by North America at a time when his tariffs have ratcheted up tensions.
China, Russia ‘very likely’ to use AI to try and disrupt next election: CSE
A new report says cybercriminals linked to China, Russia and Iran are using generative AI tools like deepfakes to spread disinformation and target elections around the world.
Trump waives tariffs on Mexico, not Canada, for 1 month on most products
Trump's announcement of the pause until April 2 did not mention Canada, and came shortly after he levelled new attacks against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
‘This is not normal’: Acts of protest at Donald Trump’s address
In light of his recent actions and claims, Democrats took it upon themselves to stand up to the president and his party.
U.S. is ‘appeasing’ Putin with pulling Ukraine military aid: Trudeau
As the United States pauses military aid to Ukraine amid a deepening rift between the two nations, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reaffirmed Canada’s unwavering support for Kyiv.
China retaliates with additional tariffs on U.S. farm products
The tariffs announced by China's Commerce Ministry are due to take effect from March 10, though goods already in transit will be exempt until April 12.