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EPISODE · Aug 2, 2025 · 26 MIN

Trump's 35% tariffs on Canada; Emancipation Day; World's oldest baby

from Global National with Dawna Friesen · host Global News

Canada is taking stock today after U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff deadline passed. Mackenzie Gray reports on the muted response from the federal government; Mercedes Stephenson looks at why Canada is seemingly being targeted; and Mike Armstrong reports on some of the sectors being hit hard. Trump's tariffs won't kick in for other countries until Thursday. Candice Cole breaks down which nations have the highest levies, and how they're reacting. Redmond Shannon explains what U.S. officials are trying to accomplish as they visit Gaza, and what starving residents want them to know. Megan King looks at how Canada marked Emancipation Day today, the celebration of nearly two centuries since slavery was abolished in Canada. Plus, boy oh boy. Why a little boy in Ohio is being called the world's oldest baby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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