NPR News: 08-23-2026 7AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the collapse of U.S.-Canada trade talks, prompting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to announce retaliatory tariffs. Investors await Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech amid bond market turmoil and inflation fears. A new management plan aims to reduce Colorado River usage in Arizona, Nevada, and California. Finally, a study links new album releases to a 15% spike in traffic deaths due to distracted driving.
Topics discussed
Intro: Amazon Business ad and Trump's 50% tariffs on Canada
Trade talks collapse; Canada announces retaliatory tariffs
Fed Chair Warsh's upcoming speech and inflation fears
New two-year management plan for the Colorado River
Study links new album releases to increased traffic deaths
Freddie Mercury memorabilia and Queen items up for auction
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