NPR News: 07-20-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
The Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods using an unprecedented law, prompting Prime Minister Mark Carney to pledge intensified trade talks. Meanwhile, experts question the security of a newly upgraded Air Force One after a brief maintenance period. Rising U.S.-Iran tensions have pushed gas prices above $4, while Tropical Storm Bertha threatens Louisiana and Texas. Additionally, a federal judge temporarily halted the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger over competition concerns.
Topics discussed
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New 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
Canadian PM response to trade dispute
Air Force One upgrades and security concerns
Rising gas prices due to U.S.-Iran conflict
Tropical Storm Bertha threatens Louisiana
Judge halts Paramount-WBD merger
Asian financial markets update
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