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Trump's 50% Auto Tariff Threat: What It Means If You're Buying a Car in 2027

  Vehicle prices in Canada are already up thousands of dollars since the trade war began. A threatened doubling of auto tariffs on January 1, 2027 could push them higher still — here's what's confirmed, what's not, and what it means if you're in the market for a car. On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that tariffs on all Canadian-made cars, trucks, auto parts, and steel would rise to 50% starting January 1, 2027 — effectively doubling the current 25% rate. The threat landed hours after cross-border trade talks collapsed late Friday night, triggering a separate round of 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion of other Canadian goods and a promised Canadian retaliation package set for September 8. For anyone shopping for a new or used vehicle in Ontario — or watching an auto-sector paycheque — here's what's actually changed, and what's still just a threat. What Trump actually announced The post is specific on rate and date but light on me...
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Germany Halts Military Exports to Israel Amid Gaza Offensive Escalation

 

 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the government believes an expansion of military action in the Gaza Strip makes it more difficult to see how the goals of disarming Hamas and releasing the hostages can be achieved.


In a dramatic shift in foreign policy, Germany has suspended all military exports to Israel that could be used in Gaza, following Israel’s approval of a plan to seize control of Gaza City. Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the decision Friday, citing deep concern over the humanitarian crisis and questioning the effectiveness of Israel’s intensified military strategy in achieving its stated goals of disarming Hamas and securing hostage releases.

Germany, historically one of Israel’s staunchest allies and its second-largest arms supplier after the United States, had approved €485 million in military exports to Israel since the war began in October 2023. The freeze affects new export approvals and may also impact pending deliveries if they are deemed usable in Gaza.

Merz emphasized Israel’s right to self-defense but warned that the planned offensive places even greater responsibility on Israel to ensure humanitarian aid reaches civilians. He urged full access for UN and NGO aid organizations and called on Israel to avoid further steps toward annexing the West Bank.


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