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What to know about Canada’s escalating trade war with the US as Carney retaliates with tariffs

TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods take effect Tuesday. Prime Minister Mark Carney has rejected U.S. demands he says could hollow out key Canadian industries and limit the country’s independence, while Trump’s threats to Canada’s sovereignty have rallied the public behind him. Other governments are watching to see what happens after Canada hits back. The measures hit hundreds of American products at rates of 15%, 25% or 50%, including steel, aluminum, cheese, appliances, clothing, cosmetics and farm equipment.

Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections

WASHINGTON (AP) — The ongoing outbreak of cyclospora tied to iceberg lettuce has raised new concerns about the safety of imported produce — and underscores a worrisome trend: The U.S. is conducting fewer inspections to catch contaminated food. International food inspections by the Food and Drug Administration are down about 35% since the start of COVID-19. The pandemic kicked off a wave of retirements and departures among FDA inspectors that continues to this day. But even before COVID the agency had failed to hit its targets for foreign inspections. Recent staffing cuts and reorganizations at the agency suggest the numbers may fall even lower.

From the Lockerbie bombing to 9/11: How attacks on flights defined US air travel

The aviation security system that travelers encounter at U.S. airports was built layer by layer, often after attacks or attempted attacks exposed new vulnerabilities. Authorities and the aviation industry spent more than a decade trying to address cargo screening and intelligence gaps revealed by the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland. After 9/11, the federal government restricted airport gate access to ticketed passengers, reinforced cockpit doors and created the TSA to conduct airport security screening. Thwarted plots involving explosives hidden in shoes, drinks and underwear led to additional procedures. Aviation security experts say the system still is evolving, with the goal of addressing weaknesses before attackers can exploit them.

Trump threatens Canadian jetmaker Bombardier, which has an extensive US footprint

President Donald Trump has threatened to ban the sale of aircraft from Canada’s Bombardier unless it manufactures planes in the United States. In response, the Canadian maker of private jets noted that many components for its planes, including the wings, are produced in the U.S. and its supply chain relies heavily on U.S. companies. Bombardier said in a statement that has a supply chain that includes about 2,800 U.S. companies in 47 states. Among other things, wings for its business jets are made in Texas. It said the American aerospace industry is a “clear winner on trade and exports.”

Japan protests as China slaps new measures against its exports of a key chipmaking material

BANGKOK (AP) — Japan has protested Chinese controls that will limit its exports of a key chemical used to make computer chips. China imposed the curb on imports of dichlorosilane from Japan, saying its exports of the material have violated anti-dumping regulations, harming China’s domestic industry. Beginning Tuesday, companies importing the chemical compound from Japan must provide cash deposits to China’s customs at rates of up to 99.2%. Beijing says the measure is provisional as an investigation continues. Japan’s chief government spokesman expressed concern, saying Tokyo is studying the potential impact on Japanese companies. Tensions between the two countries have run high since Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi angered Beijing with comments about Taiwan last year.

Hungary orders 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country over activities deemed unacceptable

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary has ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country over activities deemed unacceptable. Foreign Minister Anita Orbán announced the decision Tuesday without specifying the alleged activities or the deadline for departure. She cited the Vienna Convention, which governs diplomatic conduct. The move comes under Prime Minister Peter Magyar who took office earlier this year and aims to end pro-Russia policies. Orbán emphasized that this decision protects Hungary’s security and sovereignty but does not imply breaking off diplomatic relations. Magyar’s predecessor Viktor Orbán was known for his close ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Hungary’s foreign minister isn’t related to the former prime minister.

China’s exports pick up in August, jumping 25% as its trade surplus widens

BANGKOK (AP) — China has reported that its exports jumped 25% in August from a year earlier on strong demand for autos and high-tech goods. The data showing China’s record trade surplus widening further comes just ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. That’s set for late September, though Beijing has not yet confirmed the exact date for the visit. China’s global imports climbed 28.2% in August from a year earlier, up from July’s 27.5% rise. That led to a $119.1 billion trade surplus for China, widening from $112.5 billion in July. China has weathered disruptions from the Iran war and higher U.S. tariffs better than many other countries.

‘Divorce-tok’ fills social media as creators find audiences — and support — by sharing heartbreak

Many influencers are sharing their divorce journeys on social media, using platforms like TikTok and Instagram to connect with others. This kind of content provides a space for both the creators themselves to heal and for their followers to relate and reflect on their own experiences and emotions. Despite potential legal risks and online negativity, creators continue to share, aiming to destigmatize divorce and show it can lead to new beginnings.

Australian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian social media users would be given a choice to opt out of algorithms under proposed laws announced by the government. A government statement said on Tuesday social media platforms would be required to send a notification to new and existing users offering them a choice over their default feed. Users would be able to opt in to having their default feed include personalized content recommended by an algorithm. Alternatively, users could see the content of friends and creators they choose to follow. Under the legislation, children would be protected from content that promotes eating disorders, hostile ideas about women, pornography, crime, dangerous stunts and causes serious mental health distress.