NPR News: 09-08-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on US goods, sparking concerns over rising costs for the auto industry and tourism. In the Middle East, Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have intensified, threatening regional stability and oil shipments. Meanwhile, NTSB investigators are examining a fatal Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami. The episode also covers the shock of a far-right victory in Germany and the upcoming New Hampshire primary for a retiring Senate seat.
Topics discussed
Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs on US goods
Economic impact of tariffs on US industries
Houthi attacks injure over 70 in Saudi Arabia
Houthi targets and response to Saudi airstrikes
Red Sea shipping disruptions and Amazon plane crash
NTSB investigation into Amazon cargo plane crash
Details on crash victims and ongoing recovery
Far-right victory in German state election
French reaction to German election results
Criticism of AfD policies and Le Pen's silence
New Hampshire primary election candidates
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