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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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Louvre Heist: Police Close In on Suspects, But Stolen Treasures Remain Missing

                A tiara adorned with pearls worn by French Empress Eugenie was among the items stolen by thieves

French authorities are tightening the net around the suspects behind the daring Louvre heist, but experts warn that the priceless artworks may never be recovered.

Investigators believe they are close to identifying and apprehending the group responsible for the theft, which has shaken the art world and raised questions about museum security. Yet, recovering the stolen pieces poses a far greater challenge. Stolen masterpieces often vanish into the shadows of the black market, where they are traded privately or used as collateral in criminal dealings.

Art crime specialists note that once such works disappear, they are rarely seen again in public. “The thieves may be caught, but the art is likely already hidden, sold, or damaged,” one expert explained.

For now, the Louvre remains open, but under heightened security, as France grapples with the loss of cultural treasures that may never return to their rightful place.


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