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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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Tragedy in the Sierra: Avalanche Claims Lives of Nine Backcountry Skiers

Snow falls on Tuesday in Truckee, California. Crews were looking for multiple backcountry skiers feared missing after a reported avalanche.

A devastating avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada has claimed the lives of eight backcountry skiers, with a ninth individual presumed dead as rescue efforts continue. Authorities say the group was traveling in a remote, high-risk zone when the slide occurred, burying the skiers under deep, unstable snowpack.

Search-and-rescue teams, battling harsh winter conditions and ongoing avalanche danger, recovered multiple victims shortly after the incident. Despite extensive efforts, officials now believe the final missing skier could not have survived.

The event marks one of the deadliest avalanche disasters in the state’s history and has renewed calls for heightened caution among winter recreationists. Experts warn that rapidly shifting weather patterns have created unpredictable snow conditions across the region, increasing the likelihood of large, destructive slides.

Local officials and mountain safety organizations are urging backcountry users to check avalanche forecasts, carry proper safety equipment, and avoid high-risk terrain during volatile conditions. The community continues to mourn the lives lost in this tragic event, as investigations into the avalanche’s cause remain underway.


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