David Willis
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And he maintained as well today, as he has before, that there is nothing that the United States' neighbours produce that the US itself couldn't make. That, Alex, despite the fact that around 60% of America's oil comes from Canada and some of it from Mexico as well.
And he maintained as well today, as he has before, that there is nothing that the United States' neighbours produce that the US itself couldn't make. That, Alex, despite the fact that around 60% of America's oil comes from Canada and some of it from Mexico as well.
That's right. Canada and Mexico have both promised to impose retaliatory taxes on American imports. Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that his government would impose 25% tariffs on more than $150 billion worth of exports from Tuesday. and extend them to cover additional goods in the weeks ahead.
That's right. Canada and Mexico have both promised to impose retaliatory taxes on American imports. Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that his government would impose 25% tariffs on more than $150 billion worth of exports from Tuesday. and extend them to cover additional goods in the weeks ahead.
That's right. Canada and Mexico have both promised to impose retaliatory taxes on American imports. Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that his government would impose 25% tariffs on more than $150 billion worth of exports from Tuesday. and extend them to cover additional goods in the weeks ahead.
And he's urging Canadians to buy local and to forego any vacations they might have been planning in the United States. He said they should travel somewhere else instead. Mexico's tariffs are expected to affect supplies of fruit and beer, amongst other things. And it's estimated, Alex, that 80% of both countries' exports go to the United States.
And he's urging Canadians to buy local and to forego any vacations they might have been planning in the United States. He said they should travel somewhere else instead. Mexico's tariffs are expected to affect supplies of fruit and beer, amongst other things. And it's estimated, Alex, that 80% of both countries' exports go to the United States.
And he's urging Canadians to buy local and to forego any vacations they might have been planning in the United States. He said they should travel somewhere else instead. Mexico's tariffs are expected to affect supplies of fruit and beer, amongst other things. And it's estimated, Alex, that 80% of both countries' exports go to the United States.
So the impact of these tariffs could be devastating for America's near neighbors. Crucial to all this is how long will Donald Trump hold? maintain this battle? And what will it take for him to change course? Economists are predicting here that prices will rise in the US as a result of all this.
So the impact of these tariffs could be devastating for America's near neighbors. Crucial to all this is how long will Donald Trump hold? maintain this battle? And what will it take for him to change course? Economists are predicting here that prices will rise in the US as a result of all this.
So the impact of these tariffs could be devastating for America's near neighbors. Crucial to all this is how long will Donald Trump hold? maintain this battle? And what will it take for him to change course? Economists are predicting here that prices will rise in the US as a result of all this.
And as a president who campaigned on a potential cut in the cost of living, that could ultimately be enough for him to change course. But as I say, in the meantime, the economic implications for all concerned could be quite significant.
And as a president who campaigned on a potential cut in the cost of living, that could ultimately be enough for him to change course. But as I say, in the meantime, the economic implications for all concerned could be quite significant.
And as a president who campaigned on a potential cut in the cost of living, that could ultimately be enough for him to change course. But as I say, in the meantime, the economic implications for all concerned could be quite significant.
I'm on the coast road in Pacific Palisades, Alex, and the ridge in front of me... is completely burnt out. And to my right, where a mobile home park once stood, there is now nothing really but charred brush. And beyond that ridge are hundreds of multi-million dollar homes that have been completely destroyed. And the fire is still raging here.
I'm on the coast road in Pacific Palisades, Alex, and the ridge in front of me... is completely burnt out. And to my right, where a mobile home park once stood, there is now nothing really but charred brush. And beyond that ridge are hundreds of multi-million dollar homes that have been completely destroyed. And the fire is still raging here.
It expanded, I should say, overnight to an area of around... 5 000 acres in total and we're told that 37 000 people have been evacuated from their homes some chose not to leave and officials report that a high number of what they call significant injuries have been sustained amongst those who decided not to evacuate and david you live in hollywood don't you
It expanded, I should say, overnight to an area of around... 5 000 acres in total and we're told that 37 000 people have been evacuated from their homes some chose not to leave and officials report that a high number of what they call significant injuries have been sustained amongst those who decided not to evacuate and david you live in hollywood don't you
I do, Alex, and I've lived in the Hollywood area for about 25 years. And this was one of the most devastating nights in the history of the city of Los Angeles. I mean, people woke up to the sound of ferocious winds buffeting all around them, the horizon covered in a thick black smoke. And there was a thin patina of ash cloaking everywhere.
I do, Alex, and I've lived in the Hollywood area for about 25 years. And this was one of the most devastating nights in the history of the city of Los Angeles. I mean, people woke up to the sound of ferocious winds buffeting all around them, the horizon covered in a thick black smoke. And there was a thin patina of ash cloaking everywhere.