Sun, February 2, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
Sat, February 1, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

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: CNN

Trump announces new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

President Donald Trump has announced aggressive new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China today. Follow for live updates.

by: redstateobserver

Biden's Government Overreach Threatens American Democracy Directly

The alarming trend of government overreach and weaponization is reaching new heights under the Biden administration. Many conservatives view this as a significant threat to American democracy, one that was front and center during the last election cycle,

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: USAID website down after HHS, CDC webpages scrubbed

President Donald Trump discussed a possible deal for Microsoft to buy TikTok while speaking with reporters by phone from Air Force One on Monday evening. Trump was asked whether Microsoft was in discussions to acquire the embattled social media app amid its looming U.S. ban deadline.

by: Reuters

US federal websites stay up after confusion over plan to remove diversity information

U.S. government websites were online and accessible on Friday, and the Office of Personnel Management said media reports that the sites would be taken offline were based on misinterpretation of a memo.

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Former FBI director responds to turmoil at DOJ, FBI

The FBI National Press Office released an unsigned statement concerning acting Director Brian Driscoll assuring the public he "continues to serve in his role as Acting Director and remains committed to supporting the administration and ensuring a smooth transition to the incoming Director."

by: jacobin

Pierre Poilievre Wants Radical Austerity for Canada

Conservative Pierre Poilievre's politics aren't just about populism — they're grounded in Milton Friedman's radical vision of free markets. If he is elected prime minister, Poilievre promises a Canada where the welfare state is "out of business.

by: ABC12

Elon Musk spent more than $290 million on the 2024 election

Elon Musk spent a total of more than $290 million on the 2024 election, new federal filings show, boosting President Donald Trump and Republicans in a staggering effort that has

by: CNN

Trump DOJ demands list of thousands of FBI agents, others who worked on Jan. 6 and Trump investigations for possible firing

The Trump administration is set to expand a purge of career law enforcement officials, demanding the names of those who worked on January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack and Trump-related investigations for potential removal - a move that could affect thousands.

by: CNN

Elon Musk spent more than $290 million on the 2024 election, year-end FEC filings show

Elon Musk spent a total of more than $290 million on the 2024 election, new federal filings show, boosting President Donald Trump and Republicans in a staggering effort that has helped to secure unprecedented access for the world's richest person in the new administration.

by: MSN

Budget 2025: Broadband connectivity for all government schools, health centres

While presenting the Union Budget today, the Finance Minister said broadband connectivity will be extended to all government secondary and primary schools to "ensure better access to digital learning resources".

by: MSN

Aadhav Arjuna joins Vijay's TVK after controversial exit from Thirumalvalan's party

Aadhav Arjuna joined Vijay's Thamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam after his suspension from VCK, stating he sought Thirumavalavan's blessings and aimed to achieve a decade's work in ten months.

by: Newsday

President Donald Trump's early moves to control spending test authority of Congress

A 1974 law requires the president to spend the appropriations passed by Congress or seek its permission to suspend funding.

by: MSN

War of words breaks out between KCR and CM Revanth Reddy

Fri, January 31, 2025

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: WH sidesteps question on hiring disabled federal workers

Two U.S. officials confirmed the Pentagon is readying to send more troops to the southwestern border and a complement of 500 Marines to Guantanamo Bay as part of the plan to use the U.S. naval base in Cuba to house some deported migrants.

by: WFAA8

'A lot of fear going on' | Texas immigrant community on edge during Trump's first weeks

Across the state, immigrants are changing their daily habits as the Trump administration orders at least 1,200 daily arrests of undocumented people.

by: foxbaltimore

Retired agents say a Patel 'shake up' is what the FBI needs to improve public trust

Patel's nomination is viewed as part of Trump's strategy to reform the bureau. He has promised to reduce the FBI's presence in Washington, redistribute agents across the country, and focus on tackling violent crime. "We let good cops be cops," Patel said during his confirmation hearing.

by: RealClearPolitics

White House: We Will Reverse Biden's "Deterioration In Hiring Standards For Aviation Safety"

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt declared that the Trump administration will reverse the "deterioration in hiring standards and aviation safety standards and protocols" implemented by the Biden administration: KAROLINE LEAVITT: The president,

by: PBS

Trump says he's placing tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China starting Saturday

President Donald Trump said Friday he would place 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10 percent tariffs on goods from China effective on Saturday, raising the specter of swift price increases for U.

by: Reuters

Exclusive: US seeks to block Hezbollah ally from naming Lebanon finance minister

The unusually direct U.S. intervention in Lebanon's sectarian politics appears aimed at capitalizing on shifts in the power balance.

by: Richmond

AG Miyares directs VCU, UVA to halt medical care for minors' gender transition

VCU says it has "suspended gender-affirming medication and gender-affirming surgical procedures for those under 19 years old in response to clear guidance from the state."

by: Slate

The D.C. Air Disaster Is a Flashing Warning Sign About DOGE

Musk had Trump fire the FAA leader as soon as he got into office, because the FAA leader had investigated and fined one of Musk's companies, Starlink.

by: CNN

How Trump calling immigration an 'invasion' could help him stretch the law

No longer just campaign trail rhetoric, President Donald Trump's insistence that immigration to the United States amounts to an "invasion" may be critical to unlocking extraordinary powers as the administration carries out his deportation agenda.

by: PBS

US aid agency is in upheaval during foreign assistance freeze and staff departures

Trump administration changes have upended the U.S. agency charged with providing humanitarian aid overseas, with senior officials put on leave, contractors laid off and a sweeping freeze imposed on foreign assistance.

by: Richmond

Documents: City rejected 2 bids to upgrade switchgear that caused Richmond-region water crisis

Records show officials in 2017 declined two bids from contractors who offered to upgrade the water treatment plant's switchgear — the component that failed during a power outage on Jan.

by: WFAE

Trump wants to cut the federal workforce. Who they are and what that means

by: Reuters

Slovakia bans Georgian volunteer, 9 others, from entry as Fico ramps up coup plot accusations

Slovakia on Friday banned a Georgian military volunteer who has been fighting in Ukraine and nine other people from entering the country, saying he was involved in an opposition plot to overthrow the government.

by: MSN

Trump's Federal Funding Freeze: Can I Sue US Government Over Cuts?

It is unclear whether the pause will still take effect, given the administration's apparent U-turn and the legal challenges it faces.

by: MSN

Immigration rhetoric picks up in Arizona. What to know in Trump's Week 2

The administration has mobilized military units to head to the southern border and increased immigration raids in cities. What to know in Arizona.

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/