Canada’s outgoing prime minister, Justin Trudeau, and Alberta’s premier, Danielle Smith, are confident in Canada’s ability to avoid the 25% tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump on Feb. 1, citing Canada’s energy resources and critical minerals. However, Ontario’s premier, Doug Ford, anticipates a trade war and vows to defend the economy. Trump’s order focuses on the free trade agreement with Mexico and Canada, with potential tariffs by April 1, prompting responses from Canadian leaders and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum to seek exemptions and maintain trade relations.
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Israeli army detains 35 Palestinians, including children, in West Bank raids – Middle East Monitor
The Israeli army conducted military raids across the occupied West Bank, detaining at least 35 Palestinians, including children and former prisoners, according to prisoners’ affairs groups. Since October 2023, over 18,000 Palestinians have been arrested in the West Bank, with 998 killed and over 7,000 injured due to ongoing violence, as highlighted by the Palestinian Health Ministry. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Israeli army took many Palestinians, including kids, from their homes...
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