What to know about Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods that just went into effect
CHICAGO (AP) — After trade negotiations crumbled down to the eleventh hour, U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on scores of Canadian imports kicked in Saturday. The new levies are expected to affect roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods, ranging from hockey sticks to agricultural products. And Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney quickly promised that his government would roll out “dollar for dollar” retaliatory measures starting Sept. 8. The latest escalation between the two countries — which once held one of the world’s most durable trade alliances — plunges them deeper into a trade war that has kept both sides of the border on edge throughout Trump’s second term in office.
Carney warned about economic coercion. Now Trump is testing the Canadian prime minister
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney drew international attention earlier this year by warning that middle powers such as Canada must resist economic coercion. Now President Donald Trump is putting that to the test in a deepening trade war. The United States has imposed 50% duties on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods. Carney said Canada's dollar-for-dollar retaliation will begin Sept. 8. Carney’s strategy is to accept economic pain rather than yield to pressure from a larger power. Whether Canada can withstand the cost could shape how Carney is viewed at home and abroad. And it could influence how other U.S. allies respond to Trump.
A trade war between Canada and the US further ruptures a once-close and durable alliance
TORONTO (AP) — Canada and the United States have long had one of the world's closest and most durable alliances. But that alliance is being severely tested now by one of the deepest crises in decades. Trade talks between Ottawa and Washington collapsed late Friday and both countries are imposing matching 50% tariffs. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says “America has changed” and Canada will not return "to our old relationship.” The rupture threatens a relationship built on decades of free trade, integrated supply chains and close political ties. Experts say the confrontation could outlast President Donald Trump's tenure in the White House and reshape Canada-U.S. relations for years.
Trump's trade war with Canada: A timeline of how we got here
CHICAGO (AP) — President Donald Trump’s barrage of tariffs and threats of even more levies has quickly strained the United States’ longstanding relationship with Canada. Over the course of his second term in office, Trump has threatened Canada’s economy and sovereignty with steep import taxes on its goods. That's outraged Canadians and created uncertainty for businesses and consumers across both countries, leading to Canada's retaliatory measures. Trump has now followed through on his threat to impose 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports starting Saturday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney immediately promised to match the new import taxes.
Iran official says support for new sanctions would be an 'act of war,' and other Middle East news
The head of Iran’s top security body says Tehran will see any country’s support for new U.S. economic measures against the Islamic Republic as an “act of war." Iran’s president, meanwhile, said Sunday that the memorandum of understanding signed in June with the United States is the best way out of the stalled conflict. The U.S. treasury secretary on Monday is expected to announce new economic measures against Tehran. Also Monday, Pakistan’s army chief plans to travel to Tehran as mediators try to revive talks. Meanwhile in Gaza, health workers say an Israeli strike killed a 4-year-old child.
Zelenskyy details rift with Ukraine's dismissed Defense Minister Fedorov
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says actions by dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov were misguided. They included Fedorov's involvement in protests and calls for an elections. Zelenskyy also mentioned problematic decisions over defense spending and inaccurate information from the Defense Ministry, which led to an awkward encounter with U.S. President Donald Trump about using Starlink in Russia. Zelenskyy held a meeting with reporters on Saturday and released a transcript on Sunday. He also highlighted Ukraine's growing shortage of Patriot missiles amid intensified Russian attacks. Zelenskyy remained optimistic about battlefield gains. He noted that Ukraine has almost completely recaptured the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Buc-ee’s chain draws outcry in Ohio for launching fight over a mini mart's beaver logo
BEAVERCREEK, Ohio (AP) — Gas station giant Buc-ee’s has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits. Texas-based chain Buc-ee’s Ltd. says in its lawsuit that the logo for Beaver’s Mini Mart in the city of Beavercreek too closely resembles the gas station giant’s Buc-ee-brand beaver. The first Buc-ee’s location in Ohio opened about a half hour from the mini mart. Critics have attacked Buc-ee’s online and boycotted the stores. The mini mart's home city has passed a resolution making the beaver an official part of its history. Buc-ee’s has asked for a jury trial in federal court.
Workers in China worry over being replaced as they adapt to the growing impact of AI on jobs
HONG KONG (AP) — Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape China's job market, supported by state policies that some economists believe might undermine the overall strength of its economy. That's forcing many people to adapt. Some are taking new career paths, while others opt to take a break. Rapid adoption of AI in many fields, from computer programmers to script writing to physical tasks, is pushing a growing number of people out of their jobs. That's especially true for young workers who are having the toughest time finding work as the economy slows. Chinese are relatively open to opportunities and increased productivity from AI. But many worry about the potential impact on employment for its huge population.
Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint and high jump at Beijing robot games
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese humanoid robots have set records including beating Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint record at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. The event opened on Saturday and it's in its second year. It features more than 2,000 robots in 51 events like running, table tennis and soccer. The five-day spectacle highlights China's rapid progress in robotics amid a heated tech race with the U.S. A humanoid robot achieved 9.39 seconds in a 100-meter sprint. That beat the human record of 9.58 seconds set by Bolt in 2009. Experts say humanoids are still mainly used for performance and research and still have a long way to go before they enter the real-word for mass deployment.
Kazakhstan votes in a parliamentary election expected to strengthen president’s grip on power
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Kazakhstan voted Sunday in a parliamentary election that is expected to further strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s grip on power in Central Asia’s largest nation. The pro-presidential Adilet party is predicted to win a majority in Sunday's election with other loyal parties also likely to enter parliament. Tokayev has been in office since 2019. He initiated a constitutional overhaul in March to merge two parliamentary chambers into one and expand presidential authority. The election comes amid economic challenges with inflation at 10.2% and recent tax hikes. Media crackdowns have intensified with criminal cases against independent journalists. Critics say the elections are heavily skewed in favor of Tokayev's party.
