• Sat, February 1, 2025

by: CNN

The latest on the Trump presidency as he prepares to impose new tariffs

President Donald Trump continues to advance his agenda with executive actions ahead of a deadline to impose tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico this weekend. Follow for live updates.

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump hits Canada, Mexico with steep tariffs

President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.

by: MSN

Here's what could get more expensive under Trump's tariffs

President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China went into effect Saturday evening, slapping a 25% wholesale tariff on both Mexico and Canada at once.

by: bnnbloomberg

Live updates: Trudeau to meet with premiers as details of Trump's tariffs are revealed

U.S. President Donald Trump's looming tariffs on Canadian imports will be imposed today and are set to take effect on Tuesday. The Canadian federal government has said every option remains on the table,

by: 7NEWS

Cars and building spray-painted with antisemitic graffiti: 'This isn't the Australia we know and love'

"There have been more than 10 publicly reported serious incidents of antisemitic vandalism, arson and worse in the last three weeks alone — a figure that doesn't include the graffiti appearing on our streets on a daily basis or the abuse and harassment that goes unreported," he said.

by: scrippsnews

Trump officially imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

Trump is declaring an economic emergency to put duties of 10% on all imports from China and 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada.

by: wtvr

Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond

Trump is declaring an economic emergency to put duties of 10% on all imports from China and 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada.

by: MSN

Colombia: Indigenous Colombians are confined in Catatumbo and ask for protection of their rights

The Permanent Roundtable of Indigenous Peoples and Organizations (MPC) warned that an indefinite number of members of the Barí people are confined in the Colombian region of Catatumbo, hit by guerrilla violence since Jan.

by: bnnbloomberg

Trump initiates trade war, hitting Canada with massive tariffs. Trudeau calls emergency cabinet meeting

Trump's massive trade action is expected to take effect on Tuesday. Trudeau has called an emergency cabinet meeting for 3 p.m. ET, and then will be speaking with premiers at 4 p.m. ET.

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump signs executive orders implementing steep tariffs

President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.
  • Sun, February 2, 2025

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Canada, Mexico respond to Trump's steep tariffs

President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.

by: bnnbloomberg

Trump initiates trade war, signing order hitting Canada with massive tariffs; Trudeau to retaliate

Trump's massive trade action is expected to take effect on Tuesday. Trudeau has called an emergency cabinet meeting for 3 p.m. ET, and then will be speaking with premiers at 4 p.m. ET.

by: CP24

RECAP: Trump made good on his threat to order sweeping tariffs against Canada. Here's how Canada responded.

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration imposed sweeping import tariffs on Canada after signing an executive order at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida Saturday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened a cabinet meeting to discuss counter-tariff measures.

by: PBS

Canada and Mexico order retaliatory tariffs on U.S. as Trump's tariffs spur trade war

President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, drawing swift retaliation and an undeniable sense of betrayal from the country's North American neighbors as a trade war erupted among the longtime allies.

by: Slate

Trump's Gitmo Detention Center Would Be Bigger Than History's Worst Concentration Camps

Like the border wall, building a detention center for migrants in Guantanamo Bay is nothing new. The scale, though, is frighteningly new.

by: thenewdaily

Eggs thrown, more graffiti in new anti-Semitic attacks

Australia's iconic Bondi Beach has become the scene of the nation's latest anti-Semitic attack with eggs and verbal abuse hurled at young women.

by: News4Jax

USAID security leaders on leave after trying to keep Musk's DOGE from classified info, officials say

The Trump administration has placed two top security chiefs at the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave after they refused to turn over classified material in restricted areas to Elon Musk's government-inspection teams.

by: CNN

Trump signs tariffs on top trade partners as he enacts 'America First' agenda

President Donald Trump signed stiff new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on Saturday, fulfilling a campaign promise to impose significant new taxes on imports from the three largest US trade partners.

by: Richmond

Virginia House, Senate budgets urge $1.1 billion in one-time tax rebates

The House of Delegates and Senate are presenting a united front in pending budget negotiations with Gov. Glenn Youngkin on more than $1 billion in tax relief for Virginia taxpayers, proposing one-time rebates for all,

by: i

Brexit 'settled' but we need closer economic ties with the EU, says Starmer

Yvette Cooper also said that a customs union, single market and a youth mobility scheme with the EU are 'red lines' Labour will not cross

by: Couriermail

'Bureaucratic lunatics running the asylum': Is it time to abolish local councils?

Mr Hurlston, who formed the lobby group originally known as Ratepayers Victoria in 2001, said Queensland's local government model was arguably the best while NSW and Victoria both had too much of a "hands-off" approach that led to mismanagement and waste.

by: MSN

Syria's interim president visits Saudi Arabia on first trip abroad, likely a signal to Iran

Syria's interim president made his first trip abroad Sunday, traveling to Saudi Arabia in a move likely trying to signal Damascus' shift away from Iran as its main regional ally. Ahmad al-Sharaa, who was once aligned with al-Qaida,

by: MSN

US businesses brace for inflation - and fear Trump's tariffs spell trouble ahead

From an ice cream parlour in California to a medical supply business in North Carolina to a T-shirt vendor outside Detroit, U.S. businesses are bracing to take a hit from the taxes President Donald Trump imposed on Saturday on imports from Canada, Mexico ...

by: MSN

Nigel Farage announces 'biggest ever' rally after Reform UK poll boost

Nigel Farage is planning to host a huge political rally in Birmingham to launch Reform UK's local election campaign after a poll suggested the party poses a bigger threat to Labour than the Conservati

by: MSN

Trump confirms U.S. strikes on IS in Somalia

This photo provided by U.S. Africa Command, the U.S. military conducts coordinated airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.

by: MSN

'Shell shock': One group 'didn't think it was going to be this bad' under second Trump admin

Many US government workers are surprised by the lengths President Donald Trump is going to exact revenge on his political adversaries, The Guardian reports insiders say. Per the report, while some officials resigned ahead of Trump's inauguration,

by: MSN

Trump is waging war against his own government

Trump is waging war against his own government, creating a deep sense of fear in the federal workforce — and recipients of federal aid.

by: MSN

Did Donald Trump grant Elon Musk access to the US Treasury Department's payment system?

The Department of Government Efficiency is not a formal federal agency but a special task force operating out of the White House at Trump's direction.

by: MSN

WHO Bent The Knee To China, Now It Could 'Collapse' Without US

The recent announcement of the U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization has raised questions about its future viability and may signal lingering resentment over its capitulation to Chinese censorship during the COVID-19 pandemic.

by: MSN

J.D. Tuccille: Trump shatters DEI, bringing hope to Americans fed up with race politics

Plenty of things divide Americans, but prominent among them in recent years has been the promotion by government, academia and corporate human resources departments of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.

by: MSN

What do Trump's executive orders say on tariffs and how would they work?

With a trio of executive orders, President Donald Trump has almost instantly thrown the world economy and his own goal of cutting inflation into turmoil.

by: MSN

Ledama Olekina shares cryptic post hinting at William Ruto's re-election: "Let's be careful"

Senator Ledama Olekina warned Kenyans against pushing for President William Ruto's one-term presidency, advising them to learn from President Donald Trump.

by: MSN

The six biggest takeaways from Trump's first weeks in government

Donald Trump marks two weeks in power on Monday and already there are clear signals how the next four years will unfold for America. Trump entered the Oval Office with all guns blazing, firing out executive orders,

by: MSN

US federal officials do not support Trump's request for dismissal - CNN

President Donald Trump's proposal for most federal employees to immediately resign and continue receiving their salaries until September has stunned many workers. Trade unions have denounced the proposal as illegal,

by: MSN

Bangladesh On The Brink? | Inside South Asia

Bangladesh's economic woes get deeper and deeper. The latest is US President Trump stopping all aid, a directive that hits Bangladesh directly. High inflation and joblessness and low growth, besides the bad state of its garment industry have hit Bangladesh hard.

by: MSN

Saudi Arabia deports 10,000 expats in nationwide crackdown on residency and labor violations

Saudi authorities have deported 10,000 expatriates in the past week as part of a nationwide crackdown on violations related to residency, labor laws, and border security, the Ministry of Interior announced.

by: MSN

Mexico and Canada retaliate against Trump's tariff strategy

The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, ordered on Saturday the imposition of tariffs in retaliation for the 25% tariffs imposed on Mexican imports by U.S. President Donald Trump. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a similar decision.

by: MSN

Philippines: Tensions rise over Philippines' 2025 national budget amid anti-corruption protests

Tensions over the 2025 national budget in the Philippines have escalated as crowds gathered for an indignation rally against corruption and impunity, blocking a portion of a road in front of the EDSA Shrine in Quezon City,

by: MSN

Vice president takes holy dip in Sangam, offers prayers

Dhankhar lauded the "amazing" arrangements, and praised the CM and his administration for "performing a miracle".

by: MSN

Black History Month Starts Amid Trump DEI Crackdown. What Lawmakers Say

Use precise geolocation data. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Store and/or access information on a device. Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

by: MSN

Trump tariffs: Canada, Mexico pledge retaliation on US goods

With Donald Trump ordering new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, the US seems set for a standoff. Canada's Justin Trudeau warned of "real consequences" for American customers. DW has more.

by: MSN

House bill won't extend, but fix barangay, SK terms

A measure recently passed on second reading by the House of Representatives was meant to set a fixed six-year term for barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to make them more efficient and not to postpone the elections,

by: MSN

What is DEI? The diversity scheme Trump is blaming for Washington DC crash

What is DEI? The diversity scheme Trump is blaming for Washington DC crash - Trump falsely claimed that the FAA had sought to hire 'people with severe intellectual and psychiatric disabilities' follow

by: MSN

Delhi Election 2025: Raghav Chadha Defends AAP's Welfare Policies in Exclusive Interview | ABP NEWS

In an interview with APB, Raghav Chadha, a prominent leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), discussed the ongoing debate about "freebies" in Indian politics, especially in light of recent elections in Haryana and Maharashtra.

by: MSN

RPSC RAS Question Paper 2025: Download Prelims Exam General Studies and GK PDF Here

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission is conducting the Rajasthan Administrative Prelims exam on 02 Feb from 12 Noon to 3 PM. The exam consists of a single paper on General Studies and General Knowledge.

by: MSN

House mourns passing of Rep. Lagman

Both the majority and minority bloc in the House of Representatives mourned the passing of Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman, whom House Speaker Martin Romualdez described as a "fearless, passionate and sharp" lawmaker that has served Congress for several decades.

by: MSN

Trump's tariffs will take money out of American pockets: Rep. Glenn Ivey

Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia and Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland join Jonathan Capehart to discuss the breaking news that President Trump signed executive orders enacting tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

by: MSN

Why did Donald Trump impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China?

US President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports and a 10% on goods from China.

Trump initiates trade war, hitting Canada with massive tariffs. Trudeau calls emergency cabinet meeting

Trump's massive trade action is expected to take effect on Tuesday. Trudeau has called an emergency cabinet meeting for 3 p.m. ET, and then will be speaking with premiers at 4 p.m. ET.
The article from BNN Bloomberg discusses Canada's readiness to implement retaliatory tariffs should former U.S. President Donald Trump follow through on his threats to impose new tariffs if he wins the 2024 election. Trump has previously suggested a 10% tariff on all imports and a 60% tariff on Chinese goods. In response, Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has indicated that Canada would not hesitate to retaliate with its own tariffs, drawing on the experience from the 2018-2019 trade dispute where Canada successfully countered U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs. Freeland emphasized the importance of defending Canadian workers and industries, highlighting the potential economic implications and the need for a strong, united front in trade negotiations. The article also touches on the broader implications for global trade relations and the potential for increased economic tension between Canada and the U.S.

Read the Full bnnbloomberg Article at:
https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/politics/2025/02/01/developing-canada-prepared-to-hit-back-with-retaliatory-tariffs-should-trump-follow-through/

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