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Rising Tensions as Azerbaijan Warns of Retaliation After Iranian Drone Strike

A drone explodes at the airport of Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. Azerbaijan has issued a firm warning that it will retaliate after two Iranian drones crossed into its Nakhchivan exclave, injuring four people and heightening fears of regional escalation. According to Azerbaijani officials, the drones entered its airspace on Thursday before striking near the Nakhchivan airport, an incident captured in eyewitness footage.  The Azerbaijani Defence Ministry condemned the attack, stating that “these attacks will not remain unanswered,” and confirmed that investigations are underway to identify the types of drones used. Authorities emphasized that response measures are being prepared to safeguard the country’s territorial integrity and protect civilians. The strike comes amid already strained relations between Azerbaijan and Iran, fueled by Baku’s deepening ties with Türkiye and Israel. The incident also raises broader concerns about the...
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Trump Initiates Tariff Investigation on Lumber Imports, Targeting Canada

 

In a move that could reshape the lumber trade landscape, U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the Commerce Department to launch a new investigation into lumber imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. This probe aims to assess whether imports, including those from Canada, pose a national security risk. The investigation could lead to additional tariffs on top of the existing 14.5% duties on Canadian softwood lumber.

The administration has also announced steps to boost domestic lumber production, including streamlining the permitting process for harvesting timber and salvaging fallen trees. White House officials argue that reliance on imported lumber undermines economic prosperity and national security, citing the U.S. military's significant use of lumber for construction.

This development adds another layer to the long-standing trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada over softwood lumber, with potential economic implications for both nations.

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