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3 Days to Go: What Actually Changes at the Checkout When Canada's Retaliation Tariffs Hit Sept. 8

  Published September 5, 2026 At 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, Canada's counter-tariffs on roughly $27.6 billion worth of American imports take effect. Ottawa named six sectors when it announced the move: steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics. But the actual list of taxed items — the one that determines what you pay at checkout — is narrower than those sector names suggest, and mixing the two up is the easiest way to overpay or miss out on a real deal this weekend. Here's what's really on the list, what isn't, and what the last round of this exact policy tells us about how much prices actually move. What It Means for You If you're planning to buy a U.S.-made fridge, washer, dryer, cooking range, or smartphone, doing it before Tuesday could save you real money. If you're eyeing a dishwasher, laptop, or TV, the "beat the tariff" urgency doesn't apply — those products aren't on the September 8 list...
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Trump to Sue BBC for Billions Over Edited Speech

 

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to journalists aboard Air Force One en route to South Korea on October 29, 2025 in Japan.


President Donald Trump has announced plans to sue the BBC for damages of up to US$5 billion, following a controversy over the broadcaster’s Panorama documentary that featured an edited version of his January 6, 2021 speech. Trump claims the BBC “cheated” by altering his words, making it appear as though he said things he never actually did.

The fallout has already shaken the British broadcaster. BBC Director-General Tim Davie and BBC News chief Deborah Turness resigned after internal memos revealed concerns about the edits. The BBC has since issued an apology, admitting the edit was an “error of judgment,” but has rejected Trump’s demand for financial compensation.

Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump told reporters that legal action would begin “probably sometime next week,” with damages sought between US$1 billion and US$5 billion. He added that he intends to raise the issue directly with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, calling the incident “embarrassing” for Britain.

The case could mark one of the largest defamation claims ever pursued against a media organization. While the BBC has acknowledged mistakes, legal experts note that proving defamation across jurisdictions may be complex. Still, Trump insists, “I think I have to do it. They changed the words coming out of my mouth”.

This lawsuit adds to Trump’s ongoing battles with major media outlets, including previous actions against the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. The BBC, largely funded by UK license fees, now faces one of its most serious crises in decades, with reputational damage already evident.


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