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Apr 09 2025POLITICS

Tariffs: How Much Is the US Really Making?

The US has been imposing tariffs on various countries, with China being a major target. The idea is to protect American industries from what President Trump calls "unfair trade. " However, the effectiveness and accuracy of these claims are up for debate. One of the big claims is that the US is

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Apr 04 2025POLITICS

Congress Steps Up to Challenge Trump's Tariffs

The political scene in Washington is heating up as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are considering ways to curb President Trump's tariff policies. The recent tariffs on Canada have sparked a wave of action, with Republicans and Democrats alike exploring legislative moves to limit the presiden

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Apr 03 2025BUSINESS

The Auto Giant's Pause: Tariffs Hit Production

The auto industry is feeling the heat from new tariffs. A major car company is halting work at two of its factories. One is in Canada and the other is in Mexico. This move comes as a direct response to the new 25% tariffs on imported vehicles. These tariffs, which started on a Thursday, affect all c

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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

Senate Rebukes Trump's Trade War with Canada

The United States Senate took a stand against President Donald Trump's trade policies. A resolution passed in the Senate, with support from both Republicans and Democrats, aimed to block Trump's tariffs on Canada. This move was a direct challenge to Trump's trade strategies, which have been a conten

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Apr 02 2025SCIENCE

Canada's Plant Tech: Streamlining Rules for a Greener Future

Canada is known for its strong investment in innovation. Yet, it struggles to convert that investment into tangible results. This is especially true in the crop agriculture sector. The country ranks high in innovation spending but lags in actual outputs. One major hurdle is the heavy regulatory burd

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Mar 30 2025OPINION

America's Long-Lost Love Affair with Canada

The idea that the United States might one day annex Canada might seem like a sudden, bizarre notion. However, this idea has been around for a long time, even before the United States became a country. Many familiar names from American history have been involved in these attempts. The approaches have

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Mar 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Nintendo's Next Big Thing: What We Know So Far

The gaming world is buzzing with whispers about the Nintendo Switch 2. The excitement is building as fans eagerly await more details. There is a lot of speculation about when they can start pre-ordering the new console. The latest news comes from a retailer in Canada. Best Buy Canada briefly men

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Mar 29 2025POLITICS

Tariffs Tensions: Canada and the US Face Off

Canada and the United States are in a tense standoff over tariffs. The situation could get worse if both countries follow through on their threats. The conflict started when the US president announced new tariffs on cars and parts. This move upset Canada, which has enjoyed free trade with the US for

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Mar 28 2025HEALTH

Measles Surge: Why Canada's Biggest Outbreak in a Decade is Hitting Certain Communities Harder

Measles is making a comeback in Canada's largest province, with numbers that have surpassed those in the recent Texas and New Mexico outbreak. The latest reports show over 100 new cases in just one week, pushing the total to 572 since October. This surge is largely due to people who have not receive

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Mar 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Get Ready to Reserve Your Nintendo Switch 2

The countdown to the Nintendo Switch 2 has begun. Fans can start reserving their consoles on April 2. This news comes straight from Best Buy Canada, who dropped the info in a recent post. They are all set to kick off pre-orders on that date. However, it's still unclear if other big retailers will jo

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