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What consumers can expect from import taxes as the US sets new tariff rates

What consumers can expect from import taxes as the US sets new tariff rates

It’s been almost 100 years since the U.S. had tariffs at the level they could reach next Friday . Once President Donald Trump's planned tariffs take effect, Americans will see an average tax of 18.
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N.S. given mixed review on overhaul of housing for people with disabilities

N.S. given mixed review on overhaul of housing for people with disabilities

HALIFAX — An independent monitor says Nova Scotia is making gradual progress in some aspects of its five-year plan to move people with disabilities out of institutions and off wait-lists for community housing.
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Enbridge says federal support for oil and gas not yet clear

Enbridge says federal support for oil and gas not yet clear

The head of Enbridge Inc. says he's encouraged by conversations in both Canada and the U.S. on building more energy infrastructure, but that it remains to be seen what concrete action will result at home.
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Senate confirms anti-DEI stalwart Andrea Lucas to second term at top workplace civil rights agency

Senate confirms anti-DEI stalwart Andrea Lucas to second term at top workplace civil rights agency

NEW YORK (AP) — The Senate confirmed Andrea Lucas to another term as commissioner of the country's workplace civil rights agency, demonstrating firm Republican support for her efforts to root out diversity programs , roll back protections for transge
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Musk, a social media powerhouse, boosts fortunes of hard-right figures in Europe

Musk, a social media powerhouse, boosts fortunes of hard-right figures in Europe

ROME (AP) — Hard-right commentators, politicians and activists in Europe have uncovered a secret to expanding their influence: engaging with Elon Musk .
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The Smithsonian removes a Trump impeachment reference from an exhibit but says it's temporary

The Smithsonian removes a Trump impeachment reference from an exhibit but says it's temporary

NEW YORK (AP) — The Smithsonian Institution has removed from an exhibit a reference to President Donald Trump's two impeachments, a decision that comes as the White House exerts pressure to offer a more positive — and selective — view of American his
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Dozens of countries with no deals face new tariffs as trade deadline looms

Dozens of countries with no deals face new tariffs as trade deadline looms

WASHINGTON (AP) — Numerous countries around the world are facing the prospect of new tariffs on their exports to the United States on Aug.
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Democrats launching summer blitz to press Republicans on Trump spending plan

Democrats launching summer blitz to press Republicans on Trump spending plan

NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats are launching a nationwide summer blitz designed to force vulnerable Republicans to defend President Donald Trump's big tax breaks and spending cuts bill — especially Medicaid cuts that will leave millions of Americans witho
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Trump signs order imposing new tariffs on a number of trading partners that go into effect in 7 days

Trump signs order imposing new tariffs on a number of trading partners that go into effect in 7 days

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that set new tariffs on a wide swath of U.S. trading partners to go into effect on Aug.
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Detroit's mayoral primary

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Detroit's mayoral primary

WASHINGTON (AP) — Detroit voters will take a key step toward choosing a new mayor in the municipal primary on Tuesday, when nine candidates will appear on the ballot in the city’s first open-seat mayoral race in a dozen years .
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