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Speaker Johnson Warns of Record-Breaking U.S. Government Shutdown

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., praises President Donald Trump's peacemaking efforts leading to a ceasefire pausing two years of war in the Gaza Strip, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.  House Speaker Mike Johnson has cautioned that the ongoing U.S. government shutdown could become the longest in the nation’s history, as the political standoff between Republicans and Democrats shows no signs of easing. Now in its 13th day, the shutdown has already shuttered federal offices, closed museums, and disrupted air travel across the country. Thousands of federal workers face layoffs, while unions have begun legal challenges against the administration’s actions. Johnson, speaking at the Capitol, said he would not negotiate with Democrats until they suspend their healthcare-related demands and agree to reopen the government. “We’re barreling toward one of the longest shutdowns in American history,” he warned. Vice President JD Vance described the cuts as “pain...
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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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