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President Trump relies on tariffs to address trade, immigration and drug issues. Ana Swanson, who covers trade and international economics for The New York Times, explains their potential impact on everyday Americans.

After weeks of uncertainty, Canada’s energy sector received the news it had been fearing — the U.S. will soon start imposing tariffs on Canadian oil and gas imports. On Friday, President Donald Trump said he would probably set tariffs on Canadian oil and gas at 10 per cent.While that’s less than originally feared, people who work in Canada’s energy industry say it’s still significant and will have an impact on both sides of the border. 2:25 Trump says there’s nothing Canada can do to stop tariffs from taking effect Experts say that despite the tariffs, Americans still need Canada’s oil…

Getty ImagesThere is a good chance that inside your mobile phone is a miniscule amount of a metal that started its journey buried in the earth of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where a war is currently raging.It may even be directly connected to the M23 rebel group that made global headlines this week.The tantalum within your device weighs less than half of the average garden pea but is essential for the efficient functioning of a smartphone, and almost all other sophisticated electronic devices.The unique properties of this rare, blue-grey, lustrous metal – including being able to hold a high…

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has arguably put together the most productive first half of an NBA season in his career. But Young’s NBA-leading 11.4 assists per game were not enough to land the 26-year-old guard an All-Star nod.Last week, the NBA revealed the starters for its revamped annual showcase of its 24 star players. While the list of starters did not feature a lot of surprises, the reserves raised some eyebrows.Young’s name was noticeably missing when the 2025 NBA All-Star Game reserves were revealed Thursday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young reacts after a…

Peter HoskinsBusiness reporterEPATrump had promised to levy tariffs on the three biggest US trading partnersUS President Donald Trump will impose tariffs on Saturday of 25% on Mexico, 25% on Canada and 10% on China, says the White House.But Trump said on Friday that Canadian oil would be hit with lower tariffs of 10%, which could take effect later, on 18 February. The president also said he planned to impose tariffs on the European Union in the future, saying the bloc had not treated the US well. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Canada and Mexico duties were in…

A small plane crashed in north-east Philadelphia on Friday evening, leaving several homes on fire, local law enforcement confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia.Two people were reportedly on the plane.Fire officials confirmed that multiple structures were on fire following the crash in the area of Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard.It was unclear what led to the crash or the status of the two people.Videos posted on social media show a large explosion and a plume of smoke rising from the area.More details soon …

These mini fish tacos are such a fun dinner or party appetizer! We use wonton wrappers for the base, fill them with spiced fish, and top with our easy chipotle slaw. These mini fish tacos fly off the plate when I serve them to friends and family. They are such a fun twist on fish tacos. We use baked wonton cups for the base, which hold the perfect amount of fish and slaw. The recipe comes together quickly, and if you want to get a head start, you can make the wonton cups a week in advance. Then, the day…

Laura BickerChina correspondentReporting fromJiangsu, China, and Phnom Penh, Cambodia Inside the factories that could be hit by Trump’s China tariffsA hiss and puff of compressed air shapes the smooth leather, bringing to life an all-American cowboy boot in a factory on China’s eastern coast.Then comes another one as the assembly line continues, the sounds of sewing, stitching, cutting and soldering echoing off the high ceilings.”We used to sell around a million pairs of boots a year,” says the 45-year-old sales manager, Mr Peng, who did not wish to reveal his first name.That is, until Donald Trump came along.A slew of…

Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director, claimed Thursday that he won’t stand for federal law enforcement needing a warrant for surveillance in some scenarios because it’s plainly impractical in real-time practices. Despite lawmakers’ surprise at his opposition, legal experts say his take is far from unusual within the law enforcement arena.Patel was peppered with questions Thursday on a provision called Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. When asked if he believed that a warrant requirement is “practical and workable or even a necessary element of 702,” Patel said he had issues with “those that have been…

A new strain of bird flu (highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI) has been detected on a duck farm in California. The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) reported the outbreak of the new strain, H5N9, earlier this week on its website.The more common H5N1 strain was also found at the same farm, which is located in Merced County, according to reports.BIRD FLU PROVES FATAL TO CATS: HERE’S HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PETS”This is the first confirmed case of HPAI H5N9 in poultry in the United States,” WOAH wrote.  A new strain of bird flu (highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI) has been…