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5 Things to Know Today — September 27, 2026

  Sunday, September 27, 2026  |  MoneySavings.ca A milestone in the Canada-US trade war hits at midnight, the Bank of Canada's rate decision is now a near-coin-flip, and Canada's economic pivot to China is showing real results. Here are the five things that matter for your wallet today. 01 OF 05 The US Alcohol Import Ban Takes Effect Tonight at Midnight At 12:01 a.m. Eastern tonight, the United States stops accepting new shipments of packaged Canadian beer, wine, cider, and spirits. The ban was signed by President Trump on September 8 under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, escalating the trade dispute beyond the 50% tariffs that took effect on August 22. Everything already on US store shelves stays there and can still be sold — the ban stops restocking, not consumption. Goods imported before tonight but not yet cleared through customs remain subject to the 50% duty rather than the ban. Bulk spirits shipped in containers over four litres are exempt; consumer-sized bo...

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North Korea's Military Alliance with Russia: A New Chapter in Global Dynamics

In a historic move, North Korea has confirmed the deployment of troops to Russia to support its war efforts in Ukraine. This marks the first time Pyongyang has openly acknowledged its military involvement in the conflict. Under the directive of leader Kim Jong Un, North Korean forces played a pivotal role in aiding Russia to reclaim the Kursk region, a territory previously occupied by Ukrainian forces.

The North Korean state media described the operation as a testament to the "firm militant friendship" between the two nations. The deployment was carried out under a strategic partnership treaty signed between Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin last year. This alliance has not only strengthened military ties but also brought the two politically isolated nations closer.

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his gratitude, hailing the North Korean troops as "heroes" who fought alongside their Russian counterparts. Meanwhile, the international community has raised concerns over the implications of this alliance, with some nations condemning the move as a provocation to global security.

This development underscores the shifting alliances and complexities in the ongoing conflict, adding a new layer of geopolitical tension.

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