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U.S. Appeals Court Deals Major Blow to Trump’s Tariff Strategy

  U.S. President Donald Trump holds a chart next to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick at the White House in Washington on April 2. A federal appeals court has ruled that most of former President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are illegal, striking at the heart of one of his signature economic policies. In a 7-4 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit found that Trump overstepped his authority under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) when he imposed broad “reciprocal” tariffs on numerous countries, as well as targeted levies against China, Canada, and Mexico. The court determined that IEEPA does not grant the president the power to impose tariffs, a responsibility the Constitution assigns to Congress. While the ruling invalidates the legal basis for the measures, the judges allowed the tariffs to remain in place until October 14 to give the Trump administration time to appeal to the Supreme Court. Trump had justified the tari...
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Trudeau's Leadership in Question as Conservatives Push for No-Confidence Vote

In a dramatic turn of events, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's future as the leader of the Liberal Party is increasingly uncertain. Gerald Butts, a former chief adviser and close friend of Trudeau, has publicly stated that he believes Trudeau is unlikely to lead the party into the next election. This sentiment has been echoed by several Liberal MPs, especially following the unexpected resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland.

The political landscape in Canada is heating up as the Conservative Party, led by MP Jonathan Williamson, has announced plans to initiate a no-confidence vote against Trudeau's government. This motion is set to be introduced at a public accounts committee meeting on January 7, with the potential for a full House of Commons vote by January 30. The Conservatives are not alone in their push for change; NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has also expressed his intention to support the no-confidence motion.

The resignation of Freeland has dealt a significant blow to Trudeau's leadership, with many political analysts predicting an early election in the spring of 2025. The Liberal Party is now faced with the challenge of either rallying behind Trudeau or preparing for a leadership race to find a new candidate to lead them into the next election.

As the political drama unfolds, Canadians are bracing for what could be a pivotal moment in the nation's political history. The outcome of the no-confidence vote and Trudeau's decision on whether to stay or step down will undoubtedly shape the future of Canadian politics.



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