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Trump steel, aluminum imports likely to drive up car costs, industry leaders say

Trump steel, aluminum imports likely to drive up car costs, industry leaders say

DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel imports this week could wreak havoc on American auto manufacturing, industry leaders say.
N.S. auditor general calls out billions of dollars in spending outside budget process

N.S. auditor general calls out billions of dollars in spending outside budget process

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s auditor general is vowing to continue her fight to get more accountability for billions of dollars in government spending that isn’t approved by the provincial legislature.
What to know about the Trump administration moving to drop corruption charges against NYC mayor

What to know about the Trump administration moving to drop corruption charges against NYC mayor

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams was thrown a lifeline when the Trump administration moved to drop federal corruption charges against the embattled leader of America’s largest city.
Professor says Canada should block U.S. ambassador while Trump talks annexation

Professor says Canada should block U.S. ambassador while Trump talks annexation

OTTAWA — Ottawa should block Donald Trump's chosen ambassador to Canada until the U.S. president stops questioning Canada's sovereignty, says one expert.
Meta's $9-million class-action settlement presented to Quebec judge for approval

Meta's $9-million class-action settlement presented to Quebec judge for approval

MONTREAL — A Quebec judge was presented with details today of a $9-million settlement that Facebook's parent company has agreed to pay in a class-action lawsuit over alleged privacy violations.
Fed chair says bank accounts 'safe' despite Trump's teardown of consumer protection agency

Fed chair says bank accounts 'safe' despite Trump's teardown of consumer protection agency

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ bank accounts are safe despite the Trump administration's shutdown of a consumer financial regulatory agency, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday.
Political parties, megadonors drop money on Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Political parties, megadonors drop money on Wisconsin Supreme Court race

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Billionaire megadonors are opening their wallets to influence the high-stakes race for control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
JD Vance rails against 'excessive' AI regulation in a rebuke to Europe at the Paris AI summit

JD Vance rails against 'excessive' AI regulation in a rebuke to Europe at the Paris AI summit

PARIS (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday warned global leaders and tech industry executives that “excessive regulation” could cripple the rapidly growing artificial intelligence industry in a rebuke to European efforts to curb AI’s risks.
Trump ally Steve Bannon pleads guilty and avoids jail time in border wall fraud case

Trump ally Steve Bannon pleads guilty and avoids jail time in border wall fraud case

NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Bannon pleaded guilty on Tuesday to defrauding donors to a private effort to build a wall on the U.S. southern border, ending a case the conservative strategist decried as a “political persecution.
Home builders warn of 'brutal blow' to housing sector from steel, aluminum tariffs

Home builders warn of 'brutal blow' to housing sector from steel, aluminum tariffs

TORONTO — Some developers say looming U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum could be detrimental to the housing sector due to higher costs of key construction materials.