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What are the latest U.S. tariff proposals affecting Mexico and Canada?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Louise Schiavone. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum says she is optimistic about agreeing to a tariff rate with the United States before an August 1st deadline. This after President Trump declared he is imposing a 30 percent tariff on Mexico and the European Union. NPR's Elena Moore reports that Mexico and Canada are basically in the same boat. These
things don't appear to be finalized yet. An administration official told NPR that Mexico is in the same situation as Canada, which got a letter from Trump this week proposing a new 35 percent tariff. That official said it would, quote, most likely only affect imports that don't comply with an existing trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
NPR's Elena Moore. The federal government allowed Camp Mystic in Texas to remove multiple buildings from government flood maps, even though the camp faced a significant risk of flooding.
How is Camp Mystic’s removal of buildings from flood maps impacting federal flood policy?
NPR's Laura Sullivan has details on federal records that reflect the adjustment in policy for the camp that two weeks ago was tragically affected by a 100-year
flood. FEMA documents examined by NPR show the camp requested FEMA remove more than a dozen structures from its floodplain maps, even though FEMA had previously found significant flood risk. The request came in 2013, 2019, and 2020. The last request coincided with a major expansion the camp undertook, in which it built new structures, but it does not appear to have taken down any cabins from dangerous flood areas. Removing structures from FEMA's flood maps can eliminate federal requirements to build in ways that help property owners better withstand a flood, as well as requirements to carry flood insurance. NPR found new data by private companies show at least 17 of the camp's buildings were in the path of floodwaters, compared to what the government has reported.
FEMA told NPR its maps differ from private maps because they must face public discussion and review. Laura Sullivan, NPR News.
Ramped-up immigration enforcement actions continue in Los Angeles.
What support are religious leaders providing to migrants facing immigration enforcement in Los Angeles?
And as NPR's Jason DeRose reports, religious leaders are making sure they know how to best care for migrants who fear arrest.
Shortly after the November election, the L.A. area group Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice began Know Your Rights workshops for those who feared detention. Methodist minister Jennifer Gutierrez leads the organization and says things have changed after arrests began in earnest last month.
We've been spending a lot of time in the streets, a number of rabbis or other clergy and their callers out at actions trying to be a peaceful presence, but also just trying to show the community that we stand with
them. This past week, the Catholic bishop in the neighboring Diocese of San Bernardino told anyone who fears arrest while going to church they didn't have to attend Mass. Jason DeRose, NPR News, Los Angeles.
This is NPR. The price of a U.S.
Why is the U.S. Postal Service raising the price of First‑Class Forever stamps again?
stamp is going up again starting today. As NPR's Hansi Lo Wang reports, the price hike is part of a plan for stabilizing the U.S. Postal Service's finances.
For the seventh time in four years, the price of a First Class Forever stamp is moving up. It now costs 78 cents, an almost 7% increase, and still one of the world's lowest prices for mailing a letter domestically. But compared to decades ago, fewer people and businesses are using First Class Mail to send bills, payments, and advertising. And that's destabilizing the U.S. Postal Service, which generally receives no tax dollars to keep it running. It relies instead on selling stamps and other service fees.
What message did Pope Leo XIV share in his Good Samaritan sermon and why does it matter?
USPS has also had trouble dealing with legal requirements to pre-fund health benefits for its retired workers. To cut costs this month, the Postal Service ruled out more changes to delivery times and may further slow down mail sent from some rural communities. The U.S. Postal Service is a financial supporter of NPR.
Vacationing at the papal estate of Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome, Pope Leo XIV celebrated Sunday Mass at the local parish church of St.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What are the latest U.S. tariff proposals affecting Mexico and Canada?
0:01–0:59
2
How is Camp Mystic’s removal of buildings from flood maps impacting federal flood policy?
0:59–2:10
3
What support are religious leaders providing to migrants facing immigration enforcement in Los Angeles?
2:10–3:02
4
Why is the U.S. Postal Service raising the price of First‑Class Forever stamps again?
3:02–3:38
5
What message did Pope Leo XIV share in his Good Samaritan sermon and why does it matter?
3:38–4:39