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Your daily horoscope: May 9, 2025

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY A change of direction is a must this year as you have reached the end of your current journey and need a new challenge. Make a break with the past and make it one that cannot be reversed. Move forward fast and don’t look back. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Someone you meet on your travels will catch your eye and maybe your heart as well. If it’s true that opposites attract you could find yourself getting close to someone whose charms are very different to your own – and remarkably the relationship will work. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): Someone you think of as a friend will say something today that annoys you intensely. It may be the case though that they can see things that you cannot, so be open to what they tell you. They could be doing you a very big favor. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): If you listen too much to other people’s advice today you could end up facing in several directions at once and ultimately getting nowhere. Pay attention to what friends a...

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Navigating the U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions: Tariffs and Their Implications

The trade relationship between the United States and Canada has faced significant challenges under President Donald Trump's administration. Recently, the U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on Canadian-made vehicles, targeting the value of non-U.S. content in these automobiles. Additionally, Canadian goods, including steel and aluminum, are subject to a 25% tariff, while energy imports face a 10% levy.

President Trump has justified these tariffs as measures to protect American industries and address trade imbalances. He has also cited concerns about national security and the need to counteract what he perceives as unfair trade practices. However, critics argue that these tariffs could disrupt industries, increase costs for consumers, and strain the historically strong economic ties between the two nations.

Canada has responded with counter-tariffs, matching the U.S. approach on vehicles and other goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney has emphasized the importance of protecting Canadian workers and industries while seeking a path toward negotiation.

The ongoing trade tensions highlight the complexities of modern trade agreements and the delicate balance required to maintain economic stability and cooperation between neighboring countries.

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