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Canada’s Auto Industry Is Split on a U.S. Tariff Deal: What It Means for Your Wallet

  Canadian Money Brief • Tariffs & Trade • Saturday, November 14, 2026 Ottawa is once again trying to land a tariff deal with Washington. This time, the biggest fight may be inside Canada's own auto industry, and the outcome could reach your paycheque, your car purchase and your savings. Canada's auto manufacturers agree on the goal: get U.S. tariffs on Canadian-built vehicles down. They do not agree on how fast to move or what to accept. According to a Globe and Mail report published overnight, the Detroit Three (Ford, GM and Stellantis) want a deal sooner rather than later, even an imperfect one, while Honda and Toyota are pushing Ottawa toward a very different design. It matters now because of the clock. Canadian-built vehicles already face a 25% U.S. tariff on their non-American content, and Washington has threatened to double the headline rate to 50% on January 1, 2027. Honda has warned that doubling would be catastrophic for the North American industry. Prime Minister...
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Israeli Response to Latest Ceasefire Proposal Deemed Negative

In a recent development, a senior Hamas official revealed that Israel’s response to the group’s latest Gaza ceasefire proposal was negative. The proposal, handed over by mediators, failed to meet the demands set forth by Hamas.

Summary of Events: 

  • On Tuesday evening, the mediators informed Hamas of Israel’s position on the proposal. According to Osama Hamdan, the Israeli response was “generally negative” and did not address the critical issues at hand.
  • Hamas holds Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government accountable for the failure to negotiate a hostage release in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and to halt the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
  • Despite weeks of negotiations, a comprehensive agreement between Israel and Hamas remains elusive. Talks have resumed this week in Qatar, but the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to escalate.
  • Over the past week, more than 100 aid workers have lost their lives, and dozens have been wounded in eight attacks carried out by Israeli forces.
  • As the situation remains tense, international attention remains focused on finding a resolution. The hope is that renewed dialogue will pave the way for a lasting ceasefire and alleviate the suffering of civilians caught in the crossfire.

Stay tuned for further updates as the situation unfolds.


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