North America

Trump’s Tariffs Start Consequential Trade War with Canada, Mexico
Last week, President Trump re-introduced tariffs, 25 percent on both Canada and Mexico, fulfilling a key campaign promise. Just one day after these tariffs took effect, however, the president backtracked, saying he would give the two nations exemptions until April 2, 2025. The president commented that delaying the tariffs was a temporary step, adding that this exemption was a one-time decision.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Addresses Growing Frustrations with His Leadership
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” during his trip to New York City for the United Nations General Assembly. Following a brief discussion about what differentiates Canada from the United States, host Stephen Colbert questioned Trudeau about growing dissent over his leadership.