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What to Actually Buy (or Skip) Before the Aug. 19 Tariffs Hit

  Pulished August 15, 2026 Four days out, the "stock up now" advice making the rounds is mostly aimed at exporters, not shoppers. Here's what genuinely moves the needle on your car, wine, and grocery bill — and what's just noise. At 12:01 a.m. ET on Wednesday, a new round of U.S. tariffs is set to hit roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian exports — dairy, alcohol, and vehicles among them — unless Ottawa and Washington reach a deal first. As of this weekend, the signals are genuinely mixed. Canada's chief trade negotiator, Janice Charette, told a government advisory group Friday that there's still "a significant amount of work to do," with talks expected to run through the weekend. At the same time, industry executives following the negotiations told the Washington Post the two sides are inching closer to an arrangement that would pair Canadian concessions on autos, alcohol, and dairy with commitments on energy, defence, and critical minerals — in e...
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Families of Israeli Hostages Voice Doubts as Trump and Netanyahu Announce Gaza Deal


The families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza have expressed deep concern following the announcement of a U.S.-brokered peace plan between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The 20-point proposal, unveiled at the White House, calls for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all remaining hostages within 72 hours, and a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

While Netanyahu hailed the plan as meeting Israel’s “war aims,” relatives of the captives fear that ongoing military operations could jeopardize the lives of the roughly 20 hostages still believed to be alive. Demonstrators gathered outside the White House, urging Trump to prioritize the hostages’ release above political maneuvering.

The plan also includes the exchange of Palestinian prisoners, the deployment of an international security force, and the establishment of a temporary governing body chaired by Trump with former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair among its members. Hamas has yet to formally respond, though mediators in Qatar and Egypt say the group is reviewing the proposal “in good faith”.

Despite international support from several Arab and Western nations, uncertainty remains. For hostage families, the deal represents both a glimmer of hope and a source of anxiety, as they wait to see whether promises on paper will translate into the safe return of their loved ones.


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