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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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New Wave of Outrage as Federal Agents Shoot Two People in Portland Amid Minneapolis Protests

                    FBI assumes control in Minnesota ICE killing; Border Patrol shooting rocks Portland.

Protests in Minneapolis intensified this week after the fatal shooting of 37‑year‑old Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, an incident that has sparked national scrutiny and deepened tensions between federal and local authorities. As demonstrators gathered for vigils and marches, news broke that two more people were shot and wounded by federal agents in Portland, Oregon, further inflaming public anger and raising questions about the expanding scope of federal immigration operations.

According to Portland police, a man and a woman were hospitalized after being shot during a targeted vehicle stop conducted by U.S. Border Patrol agents. Federal officials said the driver attempted to use the vehicle as a weapon, prompting an agent to fire what they described as a defensive shot. Local authorities have not yet released the victims’ names or conditions.

The Portland shooting occurred just one day after Good was killed in Minneapolis, where federal officials claim she also attempted to run over officers—an account disputed by state authorities and community members. The FBI has taken control of the Minneapolis investigation, a move that Minnesota officials say has sidelined them and heightened public distrust.

As both cities grapple with the fallout, activists and local leaders are calling for greater transparency, independent investigations, and a halt to federal immigration enforcement actions until the circumstances surrounding the shootings are fully understood. With tensions running high and protests spreading, the incidents have reignited a national debate over the use of force by federal immigration agencies and the oversight of their operations.


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