Trump said the U.S. will impose 50% tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports starting Jan. 1, 2027, after trade talks collapsed. Canada has vowed dollar-for-dollar retaliation against new U.S. tariffs.
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Pierre Michel Formosa, 68, died after his vehicle became stuck in mud and he tried to walk for help in 116-degree heat at Death Valley National Park. Officials urged visitors to stay on paved roads and prepare for extreme conditions.
Dutch public broadcaster AVROTROS says it will not participate in Eurovision 2027, arguing the contest has lost its neutrality amid divisions over Gaza and Israel’s participation. The EBU says it regrets the move and will discuss possible Dutch participation with other public broadcasters.
Washington is threatening what it calls the toughest sanctions in history against Iran and warning other countries not to do business with Tehran. Iran says any country joining the US campaign will be treated as an enemy and has warned of retaliation.
Former Anchorage Mayor Dan A. Sullivan endorsed Sen. Dan S. Sullivan in Alaska’s competitive Senate race, where retired teacher Dan J. Sullivan is also seeking a spot in the general election. Republicans have alleged the similarly named challenger could confuse voters, an allegation he denies.
Authorities say Benjamin Charles Parker, 36, was found dead in Enumclaw, Washington, a day after five people and several animals were found dead on a rural property outside Forest Grove, Oregon. Investigators believe Parker died by suicide and say the killings do not appear to have been random.
The U.S. is preparing what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls an “economic D-Day” against Iran, while Tehran warns countries not to join the sanctions campaign. Iran and Oman are also set to resume talks over management of the Strait of Hormuz.
Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, the father of a sailor aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, was detained by Border Patrol in Key West and remains in ICE custody facing removal proceedings. His son, Joshua Aviles, learned of the arrest while deployed on the carrier returning from the Middle East.