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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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Israeli Strike Kills Hamas Armed Wing Spokesperson Amid Intensified Gaza Offensive

 

Always seen wearing a Palestinian scarf to cover his face, he became a symbol for Hamas supporters across West Asia.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Abu Obeida, the longtime spokesperson for Hamas’ armed wing—the Qassam Brigades—was killed in an airstrike in Gaza over the weekend. The operation, reportedly coordinated between Israel’s Shin Bet security agency and the military’s Southern Command, targeted a building in Gaza City’s al-Rimal neighborhood, where Obeida was believed to be operating under the alias Hudhayfa al-Kahlut.

Abu Obeida had served as the face of Hamas’ military wing since 2004, often delivering statements while concealing his identity with a red keffiyeh. His final message, issued Friday, warned that hostages held by Hamas would remain in combat zones and that the remains of deceased hostages would “disappear forever”.

The strike comes as Israel escalates its military campaign in Gaza City, now designated a “dangerous combat zone.” The Israeli security cabinet met Sunday to discuss further expansion of the offensive, which has already led to significant civilian casualties and displacement. Local hospitals reported dozens of deaths over the weekend, including civilians attempting to access humanitarian aid.

Hamas has not confirmed Obeida’s death, a common delay in acknowledging leadership losses. Meanwhile, Israeli officials reiterated their intent to continue targeting Hamas leadership, both within Gaza and abroad, as part of their broader strategy to dismantle the group following the October 2023 attacks.


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