RNN August 21st 2026

US-Canada Trade Negotiations: Canada and the US continue trade talks as a midnight deadline approaches. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew urged Canada to resist US concessions and called for a boycott on US alcohol, criticizing President Donald Trump's trade approach. Meanwhile, Canadian and US officials indicate they are near a deal to avert threatened 50% tariffs. US Beef Import Tariffs: President Trump announced plans to allow increased beef imports into the US without triggering higher tariffs, claiming commitments for beef to be sold at 25% below market rates, though specific countries or partners were not disclosed. Prince Harry Legal Judgment: Prince Harry and six co-plaintiffs (including Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley) were ordered by London's High Court to pay an initial $13 million (£9.5 million) by August 28 to cover legal costs following their dismissed phone-hacking lawsuit against the Daily Mail publisher. Florida High-Speed Pursuit: In Volusia County, Florida, law enforcement deployed tire spikes to arrest a suspect accused of carjacking and fleeing officers at speeds exceeding 137 mph.