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Tensions Rise as Cuba Reports Deadly Clash With Florida-Based Speedboat

  Vice President JD Vance came to the Capitol to break the tie, meaning he vote was 51-50 for a Republican point of order to dismiss the war powers resolution. Cuba has reported a deadly confrontation off its northern coast, saying its forces killed four people aboard a Florida‑registered speedboat that allegedly opened fire on Cuban border troops. According to Cuba’s Interior Ministry, the vessel was detected roughly one nautical mile northeast of the El Pino canal in Cayo Falcones before the encounter escalated.  When Cuban Border Guard officers approached the boat for identification, those on board reportedly began shooting, injuring the commander of the Cuban patrol vessel. Cuban forces returned fire, killing four and wounding six others, who were later evacuated for medical treatment.  The incident comes at a moment of heightened tension between Cuba and the United States, with officials still working to determine the identities and motives of those aboard the spe...
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Ottawa Scrambles as Trump’s Tariff Deadline Nears Without a Deal

 

                                                 Kirsten Hillman, left, Canada's ambassador to the U.S., and Dominic LeBlanc, Canada's                                                             minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade, speak to reporters in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.


With a critical deadline fast approaching, Ottawa remains locked in negotiations as it seeks to avert looming tariffs threatened by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The tariffs, set to take effect within days, could have sweeping consequences for Canadian industries, particularly in manufacturing and agriculture.

Despite weeks of high-level talks, Canadian officials have yet to secure an agreement that would satisfy Washington’s demands. Trump, known for his aggressive trade stance during his presidency, has signaled a return to hardline policies, warning that punitive measures will be imposed if Canada fails to make concessions on key trade issues.

Sources close to the negotiations say sticking points include dairy market access, auto exports, and digital trade regulations. Ottawa has pushed back against what it calls “unreasonable demands,” emphasizing the importance of protecting domestic jobs and sovereignty.

Business leaders across Canada are urging swift action, warning that uncertainty is already affecting investment decisions and supply chains. “We need clarity, and we need it now,” said one Ontario auto executive. “Tariffs would be devastating.”

As the deadline looms, pressure mounts on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government to strike a deal or face economic fallout. Whether compromise can be reached in time remains uncertain—but the stakes couldn’t be higher.

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