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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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Russia’s Strikes Push Ukraine’s Power Grid to the Brink

 

The Davydenko family pose for a picture wearing winter clothes in the kitchen of their apartment, which has no heating or hot water and experiences frequent power outages, in Kyiv

Russia has unleashed one of its largest coordinated assaults on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, targeting power plants, substations, and transmission lines across the country. Ukrainian authorities reported hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles launched in waves, overwhelming air‑defense systems and causing widespread blackouts.

The attacks struck at a critical moment, as winter temperatures continue to drop and energy demand rises. Emergency outages were imposed in multiple regions, with repair crews unable to begin full restoration while strikes were still ongoing. Officials warned that the scale of the damage has deepened the national power deficit and could lead to prolonged disruptions.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the bombardment, saying Russia is deliberately attempting to break civilian resilience by weaponizing cold weather. He urged Ukraine’s international partners to accelerate support for air defenses and energy repairs, stressing that millions of people are now facing winter with unstable access to heat and electricity.


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