Trump says he's considering renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' as trade war with escalates
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” as the trade war between the United States and Canada intensifies. Such a change would be reminiscent of the Republican president’s unilateral action last year by executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The United States and Canada are locked in a trade dispute, with Canada expected Tuesday to announce retaliatory measures after the Trump administration enacted 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods over the weekend after talks between the countries broke down. Ontario is Canada’s most populous province and is home to the country’s auto industry.
Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs as Trump tells its leaders to ‘fall in line’
TORONTO (AP) — Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday after relations deteriorated sharply Monday. President Donald Trump told Canadian leaders to “fall in line” or face consequences “far WORSE” than existing tariffs, while Prime Minister Mark Carney accused Washington of trying to subordinate Canada. Trump also threatened new 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles, auto parts and steel, while Carney said U.S. trade demands showed Washington wanted to “destroy our major industries,” including autos, steel and aluminum. The fiery words from both sides show how U.S.-Canada relations have deteriorated since Carney walked away from trade negotiations with the Trump administration late Friday.
From honey to hockey sticks, Trump's trade war with Canada hikes tariffs on a long list of goods
CHICAGO (AP) — Honey. Makeup. Christmas decorations. And hockey sticks. Those are just a few of the hundreds of different Canadian products that President Donald Trump’s administration has slapped with a 50% tax to enter the United States. The new tariffs, which kicked in Saturday, are expected to affect about $20 billion in Canadian goods, which represents roughly 5% of the products the country sent to the U.S. last year. While that’s far from the majority of Canada’s exports, households could feel the strain of higher prices the longer this import tax stays in effect. Canada has also promised “dollar for dollar” retaliation — and Trump continued threats to escalate the trade war on Monday.
Trump moves toward levying new tariff on China for flooding market with cheap goods, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is moving toward imposing a new tariff on China to penalize Beijing for flooding the global market with underpriced goods. Two people familiar with the matter say he's considering a 7.5% tariff. They spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the yet-to-be finalized deliberations. Administration officials believe the tariff won't disrupt the trade truce with China or a planned visit to Washington by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The U.S. Trade Representative’s office has been overseeing investigations into China’s excess industrial capacity. The White House and Chinese embassy haven't commented. Meanwhile, the Treasury Department warned of new sanctions on countries trading with Iran.
World shares mostly gain and oil prices slip as the US raises pressure on Iran
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares are mostly higher in Europe and Asia after U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish ahead of potentially market-moving events later in the week. U.S. futures climbed, while oil prices fell after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced fresh sanctions against Iran and warned that countries persisting in doing business with the Islamic Republic would face retaliation. On Monday, the S&P 500 slipped 0.3% and the Dow industrials added 0.3%. The Nasdaq composite fell 0.8%. Bond yields eased. Investors are awaiting a profit report from Nvidia on Wednesday and a speech by the Federal Reserve’s new chairman, Kevin Warsh, on Friday.
Taiwan charges 9 over illegal AI server exports to China, including Nvidia and Super Micro staff
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese prosecutors have charged nine people, including one from Nvidia and two from Super Micro, for illegally exporting high-end AI servers to China. Nvidia spokesperson Patrick Rutherford says Monday that the company is cooperating with Taiwanese authorities to resolve the allegations. Super Micro also states it is working to enhance its export compliance program. Advanced semiconductors, primarily made in Taiwan, have become a key point of competition between the U.S. and China. Prosecutors say 74 servers were successfully sent to China, while another attempt involving 56 servers failed. They are seeking five-year sentences for four defendants, including an Nvidia manager.
Australia's music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s recorded music industry says tracks wholly generated by AI will be barred from official charts as burgeoning generative technologies threaten artists’ livelihoods. Australian Record Industry Association announced the crackdown on Tuesday as a variation of Madonna’s pop hit “Like a Prayer,” created by an Australian producer using AI-generated vocals and drums, has spent 16 weeks in the charts. The association said some AI-assisted music will remain eligible as long as “humans wrote the song and performed the lead vocal and the primary instruments,” along other requirements.
Florida, hard-hit by Obamacare drop-off, feels the squeeze of rising healthcare costs
ST. CLOUD, Fla. (AP) — Florida chef Elijah Button faces a tough situation after losing his Affordable Care Act health insurance due to a premium hike. The 21-year-old St. Cloud resident had to treat a severe finger injury at home because he couldn't afford emergency care. The issue affects many in Florida, where about 440,000 people dropped their ACA plans this year after the expiration of federal subsidies. The state has a large population relying on the federal health insurance marketplace, making it a focal point for the fallout. Clinics for the uninsured help, but they can't meet the demand. Health costs have become a major issue in Florida's political landscape, with affected residents urging action.
Zillow and Redfin resolve litigation over deal FTC claims suppresses rental listings competition
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission says it has settled a claim against Zillow and Redfin accusing the real estate listings companies of striking a deal to suppress competition in online rental advertising. The FTC claimed Redfin agreed to exit the apartment advertising business for up to nine years in exchange for $100 million and other compensation from rival Zillow. The commission says part of the settlement orders Redfin to relaunch its rental housing listings business so that competition can be restored in the rental property listings market. The settlement announced Monday also resolves litigation brought by attorneys general in several states.
What to know about Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods and rising tensions between once-close allies
CHICAGO (AP) — After trade negotiations crumbled at the eleventh hour, U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on scores of Canadian imports kicked in over the weekend. The new levies that went into effect Saturday are expected to affect roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods, ranging from hockey sticks to agricultural products. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney quickly promised “dollar for dollar” retaliatory measures starting Sept. 8. No further talks between the two countries are scheduled, and additional threats have piled up in the meantime. The latest escalation between the two countries plunges them deeper into a trade war that has kept both sides of the border on edge throughout Trump’s second term in office.
