President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on higher targeted tariffs for most countries, excluding China, which now faces a 125% duty. The pause was due to over 75 trading partners not retaliating and seeking discussions. Canada and Mexico will maintain a 10% tariff, while the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will have no tariffs. The European Union plans to impose fresh retaliatory duties next week. Matt Gagnon criticized the inconsistency in the Trump administration’s tariff justifications, noting the shift from economic arguments to bilateral trade deals. He emphasized the need for clear objectives and consistent messaging.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
