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5 Things to Know Today: Retaliation Tariffs Set for Sept. 8

  Sunday, August 23, 2026 — Here's what's moving Canadian wallets today, from Ottawa's retaliation date to a fresh record for gold. 1. Canada's retaliation tariffs now have a date: Sept. 8 Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Saturday that Canada's "dollar for dollar" response to the new U.S. 50% tariffs will take effect Tuesday, September 8 — the day after Labour Day. Six sectors are named so far: steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics. Ottawa hasn't released the exact tariff rate or the product list yet, saying more details — including a promised support package for affected workers and businesses — are coming "in the coming days." What it means for you: If you buy imported appliances or electronics, or shop U.S. grocery brands in the newly named categories, price watch starts now — but nothing changes at the till until Sept. 8 at the earliest. 2. Markets face their first real test Monday Friday...
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Israeli Military Intercepts Missile from Yemen Amid Rising Regional Tensions

The Israeli military announced on Saturday that it successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, marking the latest escalation in regional hostilities. The missile, reportedly fired by the Iran-backed Houthi forces, triggered air raid sirens in multiple areas across Israel but caused no casualties or significant damage.

This incident comes as the Houthis continue their campaign of missile and drone attacks against Israel, citing solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The group has vowed to expand its range of targets in response to Israel’s renewed offensive in Gaza, which resumed in mid-March following the breakdown of ceasefire negotiations.

Meanwhile, the United States has intensified its military operations against Houthi positions in Yemen, launching large-scale airstrikes aimed at reducing the group's capabilities. The strikes, ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump in March, represent one of the most significant American military interventions in the Middle East since his administration began.

As tensions continue to rise, analysts warn that the ongoing exchanges of fire could further destabilize the region, with potential implications for international security and trade routes in the Red Sea. The Israeli military remains on high alert, prepared to counter any future threats from Yemen and other hostile actors.

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