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Italy Advances Tougher Measures on Migrant Arrivals

ILE PHOTO: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends a bilateral meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance (not pictured), during his visit to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, February 6, 2026.  Italy’s government has approved a new migration bill that would grant authorities the power to impose temporary naval blockades during periods of intense pressure on the country’s borders. The proposal, backed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, is designed to curb irregular sea crossings by restricting access to Italian territorial waters. The draft law would allow officials to bar vessels from entering for up to 30 days, with the option to extend the measure to six months if national security or public order is deemed at risk. The plan also strengthens border surveillance, increases penalties for human smuggling, and expands the list of offenses that can lead to deportation. Supporters argue the move is necessary to manage migration flows more effectively, whi...
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Republicans Break Ranks as House Moves to Roll Back Trump-Era Tariffs on Canada

An officer patrols the grounds of the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 6, 2026. The House of Representatives voted Wednesday on a resolution to nullify the basis of President Donald Trump's tariffs against Canadian goods.

In a rare departure from party unity, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to roll back portions of former President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. The bipartisan measure reflects growing concern among lawmakers—particularly Republicans from agricultural and manufacturing districts—about the economic strain these duties have placed on U.S. businesses.

The vote signals a notable shift within the GOP, where skepticism toward tariffs has been rising as industries report higher costs and disrupted supply chains. Supporters of the rollback argue that easing tensions with Canada, one of America’s closest trading partners, will help stabilize cross‑border commerce and reduce pressure on domestic producers.

Opponents, however, maintain that the tariffs were originally imposed to protect U.S. industries from unfair competition and warn that reversing them could weaken America’s leverage in future trade negotiations.

While the measure still faces hurdles in the Senate, the House vote underscores a broader debate within the Republican Party about the long‑term economic impact of protectionist policies—and whether recalibrating trade relations with allies is now a political necessity.


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