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Talks with Americans helped Canada avoid extra Trump tariffs: Saskatchewan premier

Talks with Americans helped Canada avoid extra Trump tariffs: Saskatchewan premier

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he remains concerned with U.S. tariffs on Canadian products but thinks talking with American officials helped Canada avoid a worse outcome.
The Latest: Crushing Wall Street losses as China retaliates and inflation risks grow

The Latest: Crushing Wall Street losses as China retaliates and inflation risks grow

World shares slid downward, U.S. futures fell and Wall Street appeared on track for another day of crushing losses Friday as investors counted the potential costs of U.S.
Trump abruptly fires the 4-star general who headed the National Security Agency

Trump abruptly fires the 4-star general who headed the National Security Agency

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has abruptly fired the director of the National Security Agency, according to U.S. officials and members of Congress, but the White House and the Pentagon have provided no reasons for the move.
Trump administration issues demands on Harvard as conditions for billions in federal money

Trump administration issues demands on Harvard as conditions for billions in federal money

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has issued a list of demands Harvard University must meet as a condition for receiving almost $9 billion in grants and contracts, federal money that is being threatened during an investigation into campus an
B.C. touts speed of major housing program to mark one-year anniversary

B.C. touts speed of major housing program to mark one-year anniversary

NORTH VANCOUVER — British Columbia's government celebrated the first anniversary of one of its cornerstone housing programs at the groundbreaking of a 179-unit rental building in North Vancouver, which it says went from concept to construction in 14
Chemical industry seeks exemptions from US pollution rules as part of Trump administration offer

Chemical industry seeks exemptions from US pollution rules as part of Trump administration offer

WASHINGTON (AP) — Industry groups representing hundreds of chemical and petrochemical manufacturers are seeking blanket exemptions from federal requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals such as mercury, arsenic and benzene.
The US must return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, judge says

The US must return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, judge says

GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to arrange for the return of a Maryland man to the United States after he was mistakenly deported to a notorious El Salvador prison , while a U.S.
North Carolina judges side with Republican colleague in close Supreme Court election

North Carolina judges side with Republican colleague in close Supreme Court election

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina appeals court sided Friday with the trailing Republican candidate in an extremely close state Supreme Court election , a ruling that could flip the result of the nation’s only 2024 race that is still undecided.
Trump's trade wars deepen as China retaliates and markets fall. Here's what to know

Trump's trade wars deepen as China retaliates and markets fall. Here's what to know

NEW YORK (AP) — The trade wars launched by U.S. President Donald Trump have escalated to new heights.
Congress has the power to halt Trump's tariffs. But Republicans aren't ready to use it

Congress has the power to halt Trump's tariffs. But Republicans aren't ready to use it

WASHINGTON (AP) — As stock markets tumble in the aftermath of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs , Republicans in Congress were watching with unease and talking of clawing back their power to levy tariffs — but almost none seemed ready to turn