In the news today: Trump threatens Canada with 35 per cent tariffs

Winnipeg Free Press

11-07-2025

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed…
Trump threatens 35 per cent tariffs on Canada on Aug. 1 in letter posted online
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports on Aug. 1 in a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney posted on social media Thursday night, evidently setting a new date for bilateral negotiations between the two countries. Canada and the United States had committed to working on a new economic and security agreement with a July 21 deadline for a deal. In the letter, Trump said that if Canada works to stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States, he may consider a tariff adjustment. Trump also pointed to supply management in the dairy sector, repeating his inaccurate claim about Canada putting 400 per cent tariffs on American dairy farmers. The president said the trade deficit with Canada is a threat to the American economy and national security.
Manitoba is under provincewide emergency order as wildfires continue to burn
Manitoba is under a provincewide state of emergency as wildfires continue to rage, forcing even more evacuations out of northern communities. The government declared the order Thursday, for the second time this year, and with the latest round of fires and evacuations, the province reported more than one million hectares burned — more than 10 times the average over the last 20 years. In total, about 12,600 people are out of their homes in Manitoba. The government gave notice that it intends to use Winnipeg's major convention centre to house evacuees.
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Teen charged in attack on Ontario child, 8
A tight-knit village in eastern Ontario is shaken after learning that a teenager was charged with attempted murder and sexual assault on an eight-year-old girl in what police initially suspected to be an animal attack. Ontario Provincial Police said they began their search for a missing child around 9 p.m. on June 23, and found her with life-threatening injuries shortly after midnight. The child remains in hospital. Investigators initially said they suspected the child's injuries were caused by an animal attack because that theory was supported by 'multiple medical and pathology experts.' But as the investigation continued, police discovered that there were no traces of animal DNA from the victim's wounds.
Statistics Canada set to release June jobs data
Statistics Canada is set to report employment figures for June today. A Reuters poll of economists expect the pace of hiring stalled in June, with no change in employment predicted, according to LSEG Data & Analytics. Economists also expect the jobless rate rose a tick to 7.1 per cent last month. Trade-sensitive sectors such as manufacturing and transportation have faced job losses in recent months as Canada's tariff dispute with the United States hampers the economy.
Ottawa to reimburse auto dealers for EV rebates
Canadian auto dealers will find out today how the federal government plans to reimburse them for unclaimed electric vehicle rebates. In January, Ottawa paused its popular Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles after its funding ran out. The program provided up to $5,000 toward the purchase of a new zero-emissions vehicle. But the abrupt end to the program meant dealers were forced to swallow the cost of any rebate claims they hadn't yet submitted. The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association estimates dealerships are out about $11 million.
Justin Bieber stuns fans with highly anticipated album 'Swag'
Canadian pop icon Justin Bieber surprised his fans with 'Swag,' his seventh studio album, released at midnight Friday. Beliebers all around the world waited in anticipation this year as the 31-year-old singer teased his followers with photos from the recording studio and mysterious social media posts. On July 10, billboards with the word 'SWAG' were seen in various locations around the world, including Los Angeles, New York and Reykjavik, Iceland. The collection of 21 tracks features songs with artists such as Gunna, Sexyy Red, Cash Cobain, Lil B, Dijon, Eddie Benjamin, and comedian Druski.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 11, 2025.