Tariff deadline, Liberal leadership contenders on carbon tax, exploding rat populations, and more
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Donald Trump has delivered Canada an economic broadside. He says goods crossing into the U.S. will soon face tariffs. The White House insists the 25% tariff will start Saturday. Analysts say the move could sink Canada’s economy, and Americans will pay more for everyday goods. We have coverage from both sides of the brewing trade war.
And: There are five people left in the Liberal leadership race. And another one – Mark Carney – has now said he will step away from what was once a cornerstone of the party’s climate policy: the carbon tax. He and Chrystia Freeland both say they will get rid of it. Karina Gould hasn’t gone that far, but says she will block any increases. The Conservatives say the move is political – contenders trying to distance themselves from the current leader, Justin Trudeau.
Also: Climate change is likely contributing to exploding rat populations around the world. Canadian cities are among those seeing a dramatic increase.
Plus: Colleges cutting programs, midair crash investigation, Russian drones in Kherson, and more.
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