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Are Trump’s global tariffs illegal? | About That

Are Trump’s global tariffs illegal? | About That

Has Congress given the U.S. president the power to impose sweeping tariffs through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act? The Supreme Court will make a decision in a ruling that could restrain the Trump administration’s primary economic and foreign policy tool. Andrew Chang breaks down the central arguments for and against President Donald Trump’s use of the statute to impose worldwide tariffs — and explains why the justices don’t seem convinced.

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Could Canada join Eurovision?

Could Canada join Eurovision?

Government job cuts, more defence spending and … getting Canada into Eurovision? The budget promise has Europop fans excited, but CBC’s Abby Hughes explains why sending a Canadian to the campy song competition isn’t an easy feat.

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Liberal leadership hopeful Chandra Arya says party informed him he can't enter the contest
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January 25, 2025

Liberal leadership hopeful Chandra Arya says party informed him he can’t enter the contest

Nepean MP Chandra Arya says he’s been informed by the Liberal…

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Three more Trudeau cabinet ministers endorse Mark Carney for Liberal leader
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January 25, 2025

Three more Trudeau cabinet ministers endorse Mark Carney for Liberal leader

Transport Minister Anita Anand, Defence Minister Bill Blair and Housing…

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Why 'buying Canadian' isn't as easy as it sounds
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January 25, 2025

Why ‘buying Canadian’ isn’t as easy as it sounds

Can shrewd shopping truly help Canada push back on economic…

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Rural areas are harder hit by climate change. These communities are rising to the challenge
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January 25, 2025

Rural areas are harder hit by climate change. These communities are rising to the challenge

According to a report by the federal government released in…

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Trump's 51st state threat 'is a real thing,' Trudeau tells business leaders
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January 25, 2025

Trump’s 51st state threat ‘is a real thing,’ Trudeau tells business leaders

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told business leaders at the Canada-U.S….

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Trump has plenty of company in a new anti-trade world
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January 25, 2025

Trump has plenty of company in a new anti-trade world

Canadian businesses and policymakers are still reeling from the whirlwind…

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Behind the scenes of Canada's push to avoid Donald Trump's punishing tariffs
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January 25, 2025

Behind the scenes of Canada’s push to avoid Donald Trump’s punishing tariffs

Despite winning a month-long reprieve from potentially devastating U.S. tariffs,…

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Hard Truths is a horrifying movie. You should see it
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January 25, 2025

Hard Truths is a horrifying movie. You should see it

Mike Leigh’s Hard Truths is an impressionistic portrait of scattered…

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After Assad, these 3 women are working to build a just and peaceful Syria
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January 25, 2025

After Assad, these 3 women are working to build a just and peaceful Syria

Syrian human rights advocates say the role of women in…

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