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G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in Niagara to Hear Ukraine’s Plea Amid Escalating War

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G7) nations gathered in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario , for high-stakes talks with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister as Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine’s power grid. The meeting, hosted by Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand , comes at a critical moment as rolling blackouts sweep across Ukraine ahead of winter. Foreign ministers from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the European Union posed for a family photo before beginning discussions. Ukraine’s foreign minister is expected to brief the group on the humanitarian and security consequences of Russia’s latest attacks, which have left millions vulnerable to freezing temperatures. The summit is not limited to Ukraine. Ministers are also addressing broader geopolitical challenges, including instability in the Middle East and shifting trade relationships. Still, Ukraine remains the centerpiece of the agenda, with G7 leaders reaffirming ...
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Trump’s Tariffs on Lumber and Furniture Spark Trade Tensions, Raise Cost Concerns

                                The US says new tariffs on imported lumber aim to protect national security

U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs officially took effect Tuesday, targeting imports of softwood lumber, upholstered furniture, and kitchen cabinets. The new measures impose a 10% duty on lumber and 25% tariffs on furniture and cabinetry, with some rates set to rise further in early 2026.

The White House has framed the move as an effort to protect American industries and strengthen national security, but the decision is already drawing sharp criticism from Canadian producers, who supply a significant share of U.S. lumber and wood products. Industry experts warn that the tariffs could push up construction costs and add pressure to an already strained housing market.

Canadian officials have expressed concern that the duties will hurt cross-border trade and undermine the spirit of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Meanwhile, U.S. consumers may soon feel the impact in the form of higher prices for homes, furniture, and renovations.

The tariffs mark the latest escalation in Trump’s broader trade strategy, which has steadily increased the average U.S. tariff rate to its highest level in decades.


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