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Why did the U.S. impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Dan Ronan. The US is imposing fifty percent tariffs on billions of dollars of Canadian goods after trade talks broke down late last night. Canada has promised to match the US tariffs dollar for dollar, NPR's Michael Copley reports.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Kearney says he suspended trade talks after the U.S. pushed last minute changes that Kearney called unfair. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative responded on social media, saying Canada had made new demands and walked back prior commitments. U.S. Trade Representative Jamison Greer said in an interview with Fox News on Saturday that no new trade talks are planned. Carney said Canada has known since the start of negotiations that its relationship with the US has permanently changed, and that his country has been working to diversify its trade relationships globally. Michael Copley, NPR News.
Big cuts are coming for some states that use water from the Colorado River.
How will the new Colorado River water cuts affect Arizona, California, and Nevada?
Alex Hager from Member Station KJZZ reports Arizona will take the biggest reductions, but officials there are expressing relief.
The federal government could have cut up to forty percent of the water supply for Arizona, California, and Nevada, but negotiated with those states to reduce their take by twenty percent. However, this plan will only last for two years. Arizona's top water negotiator Tom Bushatsky says the state could still sue to protect its water rights in the future.
Arizona can challenge actions taken in subsequent guidelines. that do not comply with the law.
Deeper cuts to demand could be needed when the new rules expire in twenty twenty eight. Water supplies have been shrinking for more than two decades as a result of drought and climate change.
What makes the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race unique in Washington, D.C.?
For NPR News, I'm Alex Hager in Phoenix.
The national ball in Washington DC looks a lot different this weekend. It's all part of the nation's two hundred and fiftieth birthday celebrations. Indy is holding a grace of there in the city. NPR's Alex Byrne checked out the track. Instead of
Parked tour buses and ice cream trucks. The roads around the mall are lined with concrete barriers and catch fences. They mark out the circuit for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. The race's chairman, Bud Denker, says the city makes for a dramatic backdrop.
What are the latest developments in Russia‑Ukraine drone and missile strikes?
Also epic will be the speed. The cars are expected to hit about 180 miles an hour. It's IndyCar's first race in DC. German tourist Chris Herald has his ticket.
That's uh really maybe once in a lifetime, who knows, but the first race
it's amazing during the anniversary also. Around a hundred and twenty thousand fans are expected to be there. Adam Bier in NPR News, Washington.
Russia in Ukraine traded drone and missile strikes that left at least ten people dead.
How is Spider‑Man: Brand New Day performing at the U.S. box office?
The strikes come one day after Russia hit a shopping mall, killing sixteen. This is NPR. Spider Man Brand New Day will be number one at movie theaters again this weekend. NPR's Bob Mandelo says it's closing in on some all time milestones. These
days Spidey is competing mostly with himself. What is happening to me? Spider Man Brand New Day just passed the final total for Spider Man No Way Home to become the third biggest film at American box offices ever.
Who was former Senator Nancy Casabomber and why is her legacy significant?
Let's send this on a high note, huh? To get to number two, it will have to beat Avengers Endgame, which Spidey was in, and it should do that before Labor Day.
I am totally out of control.
Spidey's also at number three globally, but he'll need to web sling a little longer to get to number two there. And even if he makes it, his victory will be short-lived since Marvel is re-releasing Endgame in September to try to build momentum for Avengers Doomsday. Still out of reach for now, the number one spots held in the US by Star Wars The Force Awakens and globally by Avatar. Bob Mondello, NPR News.
Former United States Senator Nancy Casabomber, who served three terms in the United States Senate from the state of Kansas, has died at the age of ninety-four, an announcement coming from her family. Casabomb Baker is the first woman elected to the United States Senate without following a spouse in office.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
Why did the U.S. impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods?
0:00–1:00
2
How will the new Colorado River water cuts affect Arizona, California, and Nevada?
1:00–1:44
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What makes the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race unique in Washington, D.C.?
1:44–2:24
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What are the latest developments in Russia‑Ukraine drone and missile strikes?
2:24–2:53
5
How is Spider‑Man: Brand New Day performing at the U.S. box office?
2:53–3:23
6
Who was former Senator Nancy Casabomber and why is her legacy significant?
3:23–4:57