Tangent
Most Canadian imports to the U.S. are subject to a 10% tariff, with the exception of goods covered by the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement. Canadian-made automobiles, steel and aluminum are taxed at 25%.
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What To Watch For
FIFA president Gianni Infantino was expected to meet with Trump on Friday at Trump Tower in New York to discuss the health hazards the wildfire smoke could pose for the World Cup final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday.
Key Background
At least 122 wildfires in Canada remained “out of control” as of Friday, according to the Canadian government, which reported 888 active wildfires. Health alerts have been issued due to air quality concerns from the smoke across much of the northeastern U.S. and Great Lakes region. Republican lawmakers have also threatened to penalize Canada for the fires, including Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, who said he would introduce legislation to sanction Canada and its government, accusing it of failing “to invest in wildfire prevention methods.”
further reading
White House And FIFA Chief Will Meet Over World Cup’s Wildfire Smoke Concerns (Forbes)
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Air Quality Alerts In 19 States As Canadian Wildfire Smoke Spreads South (Forbes)
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