Articles from Radio Canada En continu

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of tariffs on copper, potentially reaching 50%. These tariffs are a part of Trump's ongoing trade war, with the decision following an investigation into the national security risks of imported copper. Canada, a major copper exporter to the U.S., could be significantly impacted. Additionally, Trump plans to impose high tariffs on medicines and inform 14 countries about new reciprocal tariffs.

The article discusses Indigenous communities' withdrawal from discussions around an accelerated Enbridge pipeline project under the Mackinac Strait. The Indigenous leaders are concerned about environmental risks, sovereignty infringement, and previous environmental incidents related to Enbridge. Despite safety assurances from Enbridge, the tribes and environmentalists advocate for the pipeline's closure. The controversy also includes U.S. federal policies on expedited project permits.