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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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NATO Urges Thorough Probe into Azerbaijan Airlines Crash

 

 NATO has called for a comprehensive investigation into the tragic crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines flight that killed 38 people near Aktau, Kazakhstan. The incident occurred on December 25, 2024, when an Embraer 190 aircraft, en route from Baku to Grozny, crashed shortly after diverting from an area in Russia.

NATO spokesperson Farah Dakhlallah expressed condolences, saying, "Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and victims of Azerbaijan Airlines flight J28243. We wish those injured in the crash a speedy recovery and call for a full investigation." The crash has left 29 survivors, with many hospitalized and receiving medical care.

The cause of the crash remains unknown, and Kazakh authorities have declared December 26 a day of mourning in Azerbaijan. NATO's call for a thorough investigation underscores the need for clarity and accountability in the wake of this devastating event.



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