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Ukrainian Strike Targets Key Russian Missile Facility in Deep-Range Operation

    An employee controls an unmanned ground vehicle during an exhibition of Ukrainian drone makers, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location Ukraine says it carried out a long‑range strike against a major Russian ballistic missile production site, marking one of Kyiv’s deepest attacks inside Russian territory since the full‑scale invasion began. According to Ukrainian security officials, the operation targeted a facility involved in manufacturing components for Russia’s Iskander missile systems—munitions frequently used against Ukrainian cities. While Moscow has not confirmed the strike, Russian regional authorities reported explosions and a subsequent fire at an industrial site. Kyiv has increasingly relied on domestically produced long‑range drones and missiles as Western military aid faces delays, and Ukrainian officials framed the attack as part of a broader effort to degrade Russia’s ability to wage war. The strike underscores Ukraine’s evolving stra...

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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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