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Forced labor? How the U.S. found a brand new rationale for tariffs | About That

Forced labor? How the U.S. found a brand new rationale for tariffs | About That

The Trump administration is imposing new tariffs on more than 60 countries to penalize them for importing products that use forced labour. Andrew Chang explains how these ‘stealth tariffs’ may be a new way for the United States to merge a contested economic agenda with moral policy.

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Ontario spent $465M more on OSAP last year. 95% of that went to private career college students, docs show

Ontario spent $465M more on OSAP last year. 95% of that went to private career college students, docs show

When Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government drastically cut student assistance grants earlier this year, it cited “unsustainable” costs, but new figures show nearly all of the recent growth was among career college students. Opposition critics say that points to a problem of the government’s own making, and the solution did not have to penalize students at universities and publicly funded colleges.

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Millennials are set to inherit tons of their parents' stuff — whether they want it or not
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December 15, 2024

Millennials are set to inherit tons of their parents’ stuff — whether they want it or not

Older generations spent their lives accumulating furnishings, china and tiny…

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3 reasons behind the unsettling glorification of Luigi Mangione
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December 15, 2024

3 reasons behind the unsettling glorification of Luigi Mangione

In the days since Luigi Mangione was charged with killing…

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Syrians have big plans for life after Assad. But their neighbours might have other ideas
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December 14, 2024

Syrians have big plans for life after Assad. But their neighbours might have other ideas

Syrians seeking to chart their own political course, free from outside interference, following…

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Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi undergoes hip replacement after injury
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December 14, 2024

Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi undergoes hip replacement after injury

Former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent a…

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B.C. developer accused of misappropriating funds, as 2 more condo projects placed into receivership
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December 14, 2024

B.C. developer accused of misappropriating funds, as 2 more condo projects placed into receivership

A lawyer for a mortgage company accused the embattled developers…

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Canadian short track skaters win 3 golds, 2 silvers at World Tour event in Seoul
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December 14, 2024

Canadian short track skaters win 3 golds, 2 silvers at World Tour event in Seoul

The Canadian short track speed skating team dominated the podium…

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Summer McIntosh wins 3rd gold medal with another world-record performance at short course swim worlds
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December 14, 2024

Summer McIntosh wins 3rd gold medal with another world-record performance at short course swim worlds

Summer McIntosh set her third world record to claim a…

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Online marketplace prices can be enticing. 'Tis the season to be scammed, so here are some anti-fraud tips
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December 14, 2024

Online marketplace prices can be enticing. ‘Tis the season to be scammed, so here are some anti-fraud tips

Whether buying or selling online this holiday season or any…

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South Korean parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law order
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December 14, 2024

South Korean parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law order

South Korea’s parliament voted Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk…

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