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Trudeau expects a trade war between Canada and the U.S. for the 'foreseeable future'

Trudeau expects a trade war between Canada and the U.S. for the 'foreseeable future'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he he expects Canada and the U.S. to be in a trade war for the foreseeable future after having what he called a colorful but constructive call with U.S. President Donald Trump this week.
by The Associated Press

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Trump changes course and delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada

Trump changes course and delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada

President Donald Trump on Thursday postponed 25 percent tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada for a month amid widespread fears of the economic fallout from a broader trade war.
by The Associated Press

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Trump plans to revoke legal status of Ukrainians who fled to U.S., sources say

Trump plans to revoke legal status of Ukrainians who fled to U.S., sources say

President Donald Trump's administration is planning to revoke temporary legal status for some 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia, a senior Trump official and three sources familiar with the matter said, potentially putting them on a fast-track to deportation.
by Reuters

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What to know about Lesotho, the country Trump said ‘nobody has ever heard of’

What to know about Lesotho, the country Trump said ‘nobody has ever heard of’

President Trump defended his humanitarian aid cuts to countries around the globe, including one nation he joked “nobody has ever heard of.” Here are some facts about the African nation of Lesotho.
by Kate Bartlett

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Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza

Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza

President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued what he called a “last warning” to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza, directing a sharply worded message after the White House confirmed that he had recently dispatched an envoy for unprecedented direct talks with the militant group.
by The Associated Press

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State officials forecast higher energy prices because of Trump tariffs

State officials forecast higher energy prices because of Trump tariffs

Minnesota is heavily reliant on Canada for imports of natural gas, crude oil and electricity, all of which may be subject to a 10 percent tariff.
by Dan Kraker

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Director of Twin Cities-based group shares how federal cuts are impacting the Horn of Africa

Director of Twin Cities-based group shares how federal cuts are impacting the Horn of Africa

American Relief Agency for the Horn of Africa, also known as ARAHA, works in a region where food assistance programs, health care and nutrition services and projects combating malaria have closed due to cuts to USAID.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Divided SCOTUS rejects Trump administration's push to rebuke judge over foreign aid freeze

Divided SCOTUS rejects Trump administration's push to rebuke judge over foreign aid freeze

By a 5-4 vote Wednesday, the Supreme Court told U.S. District Judge Amir Ali to clarify his earlier order that required the Republican administration to release nearly $2 billion in aid for work that had already been done.
by The Associated Press

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Pope resting after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he battles pneumonia

Pope resting after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he battles pneumonia

Pope Francis is resting after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he undergoes hospital treatment for double pneumonia. In its latest update, the Vatican said on Wednesday that the pope rested well overnight, waking up shortly after 8 a.m. Pope Francis remains in stable condition, with a guarded prognosis, meaning he was not out of danger. 
by The Associated Press

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Trudeau slams Trump's tariffs, says U.S. is appeasing Putin while launching a trade war against Canada

Trudeau slams Trump's tariffs, says U.S. is appeasing Putin while launching a trade war against Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs “very dumb.” Trudeau also called out Trump for appeasing Russian President Vladimir Putin while launching a trade war against Canada.
by The Associated Press

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