Trump Announces 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports, Citing Long-Defunct Law
The White House accuses Canada of discriminatory trade actions as President Trump approves steep tariffs based on an outdated section of the Smoot-Hawley Act.
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The White House accuses Canada of discriminatory trade actions as President Trump approves steep tariffs based on an outdated section of the Smoot-Hawley Act.
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The White House accuses Canada of discriminatory trade actions as President Trump escalates tariffs on Canadian goods, despite legal challenges to the underlying tariff authority.
Reason | Jul 21, 2026, 1:50 AM
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US President Donald Trump signed orders on July 20, 2026, to impose new 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian products, citing discriminatory trade practices by Canada against American goods.
CNA Latest News | Jul 20, 2026, 10:17 PM
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Following the US Supreme Court's rejection of his bid to limit birthright citizenship, former President Donald Trump sarcastically praised China’s approach and pushed for stricter immigration enforcement and legislation.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 20, 2026, 9:01 PMus
Following the withdrawal of Graham Platner amid scandal, Maine Democrats back former legislator Troy Jackson for Senate. Meanwhile, Bulgaria requests parliamentary approval to host US tanker aircraft to support Middle East operations.
Guardian US | Jul 20, 2026, 12:08 PMpolitics
President Trump and the Office of Management and Budget face accusations of violating the separation of powers by withholding funds Congress specifically approved.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 3:28 PMpolitics
A recent analysis highlights how laws inspired by specific cases or emotional narratives often bypass careful, evidence-based policymaking, resulting in unintended negative consequences.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 1:09 PMworld
Sara Albrecht, chairperson of the Liberty Justice Center and a three-time Trump voter, led a legal battle against Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, facing challenges including potential retaliation from the former president.
ABC Australia News | Jul 18, 2026, 8:16 PMworld
Mojtaba Khamenei denounces US breaches of a recent memorandum of understanding, calling Trump’s signature ‘worthless’ and accusing Washington of bullying and unreliability.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 7:57 PMpolitics
A Washington Post-Ipsos survey reveals growing skepticism about the Supreme Court’s impartiality and performance, with many Americans perceiving political bias in recent rulings.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 4:26 PMpolitics
The Trump administration announced new tariffs on Brazilian imports under Section 301, raising questions about the rationale given the U.S. trade surplus with Brazil.
Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 11:17 PMpolitics
Deirdre Hamilton, a Democratic appointee to the National Mediation Board, has dismissed her legal challenge following a Supreme Court ruling that broadened President Trump’s authority to remove federal officials.
The Hill | Jul 16, 2026, 10:18 PMpolitics
A defamation lawsuit filed by Trump Media Technology Group against the Washington Post was thrown out due to insufficient evidence of actual malice, despite the Post’s admission of inaccuracies in a 2023 article.
Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 7:38 PMpolitics
The center seeks research on how lawmakers and agencies are adapting to significant Supreme Court rulings reshaping administrative law over the past 15 years.
Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 3:04 PMworld
The Trump administration announced new tariffs targeting thousands of Brazilian goods, excluding key products like beef and coffee, following an investigation into unfair trade practices.
Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 12:06 PMus
The National Park Service swapped out panels detailing the lives of enslaved people at George Washington’s home with new ones sympathetic to enslavers, sparking criticism and ongoing legal challenges from Philadelphia.
Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 11:52 AMworld
Woodside Energy has initiated legal action to compel climate activists to reveal planners of a stink-bomb protest that evacuated its Perth headquarters in 2023.
ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 9:29 AMworld
Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming faces new legal challenges as she seeks to access funds owed from a defamation case to repay her financial backer amid party disputes.
ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 7:15 AMpolitics
U.S. District Judge John Bates finds that a high-speed internet grant program signed into law by President Biden violated constitutional principles by using race as a factor in fund allocation.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 11:24 PMpolitics
House Democrats were divided in a vote on ending U.S. aid to Israel, highlighting intraparty disagreements over the Netanyahu government’s actions and the broader conflict in the Middle East.
NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 10:16 PMpolitics
New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh testified before Congress pledging commitment to price stability as recent data shows easing inflation, while Fed Governor Christopher Waller warns inflation risks remain. Meanwhile, President Trump signals intensified strikes on Iran.
Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 2:41 PMus
Todd Blanche, former personal defense lawyer to Donald Trump, confronts a contentious Senate Judiciary Committee hearing as federal immigration enforcement faces scrutiny following multiple deaths.
Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 10:50 AMgeneral
Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan detailed increased threats against the Supreme Court during their first congressional appearance since 2019, highlighting security concerns and political tensions.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 9:21 AMpolitics
Sen. Darline Graham has been sworn in to complete the Senate term of her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly.
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