A United States official has urged President Donald Trump to steer clear of a chaotic tariff regime, according to live updates from the ongoing trade war. The advice comes as tensions between the U.S. and Canada escalate ahead of a critical deadline for the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).
Key Developments
Prime Minister Mark Carney stated, "I don't get up first thing in the morning thinking about the United States," signaling a firm stance in negotiations. Ontario Premier Doug Ford remarked on CNN that "Americans are losing out on tens of billions of dollars" due to the trade dispute. Ford also noted that the U.S. economy is suffering as Canadians boycott American goods, adding, "This can come to a quick end."
Meanwhile, former NDP leader Tom Mulcair reacted to comments by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, saying, "Lighten up, buddy!" The trade irritants have heightened tensions, with Carney emphasizing that "it's not a case of the United States dictates the terms."
Other News
- WestJet has hiked baggage fees amid rising jet fuel prices.
- A body was recovered from a submerged vehicle in Lake Ontario after a police chase near Napanee.
- Quebec police are phasing out the 310-4141 and *4141 numbers.
- Eight northeastern Ontario communities declared a state of emergency due to flooding.
- An Ontario man pleaded guilty to sexual interference involving girls aged 13-15.
Health and Science
A parliamentary committee on assisted dying has been criticized as biased. Health experts hope the U.K. smoking ban will push Canada to adopt similar measures. In science, archaeologists have uncovered clues about Indigenous inhabitants in the Amazon, and an interstellar comet likely originated from a cold region of the Milky Way.
Stay tuned for more updates on the trade war and other breaking news.
