Canada to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports; Wall Street Journal reporter Michelle Hackman on new, proposed $100K H-1B visa fee; Dolly Parton dies
Summary
Washington Today covers Canada’s retaliatory tariffs against U.S. trade measures and the ongoing Iran conflict, including sanctions and threats to Barron Trump. The episode features Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed addressing anti-Muslim rhetoric and the South Carolina GOP primary runoff between Ralph Norman and Darlene Graham. Additionally, Hakeem Jeffries defends his meeting with Jared Kushner, while the Trump administration proposes a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee.
Topics discussed
Intro: SC Senate runoff and Jeffries-Kushner meeting
Canada retaliates with tariffs against US trade policies
US officials defend tariffs and discuss agricultural trade
Oil prices drop amid Iran sanctions and Strait of Hormuz tensions
Michigan unity rally addresses hate incidents and diversity
MI Senate race: Rogers vs. El-Sayed and poll results
SC Senate runoff: Norman and Graham campaign pitches
Iowa elections: Data centers and gubernatorial race
Jeffries defends Kushner meeting and NYC affordability
New H-1B visa fees and asylum seeker visa reviews
Air Force officer charged over impeachment comments
National Park Service celebrates 110th anniversary
Tributes to Dolly Parton following her death
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