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Gulf on Edge as UAE Oil Hub Blaze Fuels Iran–US Tensions

  Smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defences. A surge in regional tensions has followed a major fire at a UAE oil hub, sparked by debris from intercepted drones, as Iran vows retaliation for a recent U.S. strike on its Kharg Island oil facilities. The incident has intensified fears of broader conflict across the Gulf, with Iran warning that parts of the UAE could be considered legitimate targets.  A significant fire erupted at a major oil hub in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, after debris from intercepted drones fell onto the facility, disrupting operations and sending plumes of smoke across the region. The blaze occurred amid escalating hostilities following a U.S. strike on Iran’s Kharg Island—Tehran’s primary oil export terminal. Iran responded with sharp warnings, declaring that U.S. “hideouts” within the UAE could be targeted as legitimate military sites. The threat came as Iran continued missile and d...
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U.S.–Canada Tensions Spike as Trump Warns of 100% Tariffs Over China Deal

 

 Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade says Ottawa is not working on a free-trade deal with China.


A fresh wave of economic tension has emerged between Washington and Ottawa after President Donald Trump warned that the United States would impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods if Canada proceeds with a developing trade agreement with China. The warning, delivered through Trump’s social media posts and echoed during recent public appearances, marks a sharp escalation in the ongoing friction between the two countries. 

Trump criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney’s outreach to Beijing, including a preliminary trade arrangement that aims to expand economic cooperation and reduce tariffs between Canada and China. He accused Canada of risking becoming a “Drop Off Port” for Chinese goods entering the U.S. market—an allegation that has intensified political debate on both sides of the border. 

Carney, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasized that Canada would continue focusing on what it can control, signaling that Ottawa does not intend to be swayed by external pressure. His remarks were widely interpreted as a subtle rebuke of Trump’s aggressive stance.

As both nations navigate shifting global alliances and economic priorities, the threat of sweeping tariffs adds uncertainty to an already fragile trade landscape. Whether Canada proceeds with its China deal—and how the U.S. responds—could reshape North American trade dynamics in the months ahead.

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