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The Latest: Trump says he’s not backing down on tariffs

The Latest: Trump says he’s not backing down on tariffs

President Donald Trump remained defiant Monday as global markets continued plunging after his tariff announcement last week. Trump has insisted his tariffs are necessary to rebalance global trade and rebuild domestic manufacturing.
Ontario offers $11 billion in relief to businesses stung by U.S. tariffs

Ontario offers $11 billion in relief to businesses stung by U.S. tariffs

TORONTO — Ontario businesses will see select provincial taxes deferred for six months, which Premier Doug Ford says will give them about $9 billion worth of relief amid global economic turmoil in the face of U.S. tariffs. As Canadian and U.S.
Miami’s ‘Little Venezuela’ fears Trump's moves against migration

Miami’s ‘Little Venezuela’ fears Trump's moves against migration

DORAL, Fla. (AP) — Wilmer Escaray left Venezuela in 2007 and enrolled at Miami Dade College, opening his first restaurant six years later.
In conservative Alabama, Republicans are cheering for Trump - with some quiet concerns and caveats

In conservative Alabama, Republicans are cheering for Trump - with some quiet concerns and caveats

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — On a day when stock markets around the world dropped precipitously, Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl led a celebration of the president whose global tariffs sparked the sell-off.
Answering your questions about President Trump's vast new tariffs

Answering your questions about President Trump's vast new tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of anticipation and speculation, President Donald Trump followed through on his tariff threats this week by declaring a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run
Federal leaders enter week 3 of the election campaign

Federal leaders enter week 3 of the election campaign

OTTAWA — With just three weeks to go until election day, Canada's federal party leaders are back on the road today.
Ontario judge recalls lawyers in supervised consumption site case

Ontario judge recalls lawyers in supervised consumption site case

TORONTO — In an unexpected move, an Ontario judge has asked lawyers to return to court today in the challenge to a new provincial law that bans supervised consumption sites within 200 metres of schools or daycares.
Former US Rep. Mia Love honored in Utah after brain cancer death

Former US Rep. Mia Love honored in Utah after brain cancer death

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Family and friends of former U.S. Rep. Mia Love are set to gather Monday in Salt Lake City to honor her life and legacy after she died of brain cancer in March at age 49.
Maryland lawmakers are ending their 90-day session after a tough budget year

Maryland lawmakers are ending their 90-day session after a tough budget year

ANNAPOLIS, Md.
Tentative deal is reached in House Republican fight over proxy voting for new parents

Tentative deal is reached in House Republican fight over proxy voting for new parents

WASHINGTON (AP) — A tentative deal has been reached with the Florida Republican leading a bipartisan push to allow proxy voting in the U.S.