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Noted economist honored by Trump warns his 25% tariffs could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle

Noted economist honored by Trump warns his 25% tariffs could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle

WASHINGTON (AP) — Noted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis that President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on auto imports could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle and says the proposed taxes could weaken the ability of U.S.
Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers appear in New Jersey court over jurisdiction of Columbia activist's case

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers appear in New Jersey court over jurisdiction of Columbia activist's case

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student the Trump administration is trying to expel from the U.S.
North Carolina judge challenging outcome of race wore Confederate uniform in college photo

North Carolina judge challenging outcome of race wore Confederate uniform in college photo

WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge challenging the outcome of his North Carolina Supreme Court race was photographed wearing Confederate military garb and posing before a Confederate battle flag when he was a member of a college fraternity that glorified the
Convicted founder of electric vehicle startup Nikola pardoned by Trump

Convicted founder of electric vehicle startup Nikola pardoned by Trump

Trevor Milton, the founder of electric vehicle start-up Nikola who was sentenced to prison last year, was pardoned by President Donald Trump late Thursday, the White House confirmed Friday.
The Latest: Trump effect: Fewer Americans now see Canada as a close US ally

The Latest: Trump effect: Fewer Americans now see Canada as a close US ally

President Donald Trump is citing his authority over diplomatic negotiations as he seeks Supreme Court approval to deport more immigrants to be imprisoned in El Salvador.
Donald Trump says he had an 'extremely productive' call with PM Carney

Donald Trump says he had an 'extremely productive' call with PM Carney

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump says he had "an extremely productive call" this morning with Prime Minister Mark Carney. In a shift in tone, Trump is referring to Carney as Canada's prime minister instead of the governor of an American state.
Deed tax increase won't hurt demand for Nova Scotia recreational properties: Realtor

Deed tax increase won't hurt demand for Nova Scotia recreational properties: Realtor

HALIFAX — An executive with a major real estate agency says demand for cottages and recreational properties in Nova Scotia should remain strong despite the doubling of the deed transfer tax.
Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water

Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water , over opposition from dentists and national health organizations who warn the move will lead to medical problems and disproportionately affect low-income
Fewer Americans now see Canada as a close US ally as Trump strains a longtime partnership

Fewer Americans now see Canada as a close US ally as Trump strains a longtime partnership

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are less likely to see Canada and the U.S.
Ottawa posts $26.8 billion deficit for April-to-January period

Ottawa posts $26.8 billion deficit for April-to-January period

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $26.8 billion for the April-to-January period of its 2024-25 fiscal year. The result compared with a deficit of $25.7 billion for the same period a year earlier.