Aug 25 WATCH: Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Canada struck back at the United States on Tuesday with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of American goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment, as the trade war between the once-friendly neighbors escalated sharply. Continue reading
Aug 25 Secret Service confirms awareness of Iranian state media video threatening Barron Trump's life By Associated Press “The U.S. Secret Service is aware of the video and investigates anything that can be perceived as a threat toward our protectees,” Secret Service spokesman Nate Herring said in a statement. Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 7:14 The potential economic fallout of Trump's trade war with Canada By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant The trade war between the U.S. and Canada is intensifying after negotiations broke down over the weekend. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country had been preparing for a fundamental shift in its relationship with the U.S., which it… Continue watching
Aug 24 Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against U.S. on Tuesday, official tells AP By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday, an official familiar with the plans told The Associated Press, escalating a trade fight that has sharply worsened since negotiations with the Trump administration collapsed. Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 7:49 A look at the new U.S. sanctions on Iran and threats against its trading partners By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Dan Sagalyn The U.S. launched what the Trump administration calls “Operation Economic Outcast” against Iran. It includes threats to increase sanctions on Iran’s trading partners. The pressure comes as the administration indicates it is trying to avoid returning to war, but cannot… Continue watching
Aug 24 Watch 8:07 News Wrap: Wildfire forces evacuations near Reno In our news wrap Monday, tens of thousands have been urged to evacuate amid a wildfire near Reno, Nevada, the Supreme Court cleared the way for President Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting and the… Continue watching
Aug 24 Workers in China worry over being replaced as they adapt to the growing impact of AI on jobs By Chan Ho-him, Fu Ting, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Aug 24 Taiwan charges 9 over illegal AI server exports to China, including Nvidia and Super Micro staffers By Associated Press Taiwanese prosecutors charged nine people Monday for illegally exporting “high-end AI servers” to mainland China, adding another wave of turbulence in the AI rivalry between China and the United States. Continue reading
Aug 24 New Zealand's prime minister proposes banning children from using social media By Charlotte Graham-McLay, Associated Press New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has unveiled a proposed law banning children younger than 16 from using social media platforms, citing what he said Monday was “harm being done to a generation” of young people. Continue reading
Aug 24 What to know about Iceland's vote on whether to restart talks about joining European Union Supporters of EU membership believe it offers protection and economic benefits. Opponents argue Iceland already enjoys European integration without losing control over its resources. Continue reading