“US Slaps 35% Tariff on Canadian Imports, Escalates Global Trade War” – 7/11/2025, 6:21:10 AM

As of July 11, 2025, the latest world news includes several significant developments:

• US Tariffs and Trade Moves: President Trump has announced a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, effective August 1, as part of a broader escalation in global trade tensions. Plans for additional tariffs of 15%-20% on other countries are also being considered[2][3]. The US is further imposing a 50% tariff on copper imports starting August 1, with threats of new tariffs on nations such as the Philippines, Libya, and Iraq[1].

• Middle East Tensions: The conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declaring that even a temporary ceasefire will not deter Israel from its goal of dismantling Hamas’s military. Meanwhile, Houthi fighters have escalated attacks against Israel, including a deadly strike on a Red Sea commercial vessel. An aid flotilla is preparing to set sail from Italy to break the Gaza siege[1][2].

• US-Iran Relations: The US State Department has issued a heightened travel warning for Americans, especially Iranian Americans, regarding travel to Iran due to severe risks. Separately, a former adviser to Iran’s supreme leader threatened US President Trump, referencing potential assassination attempts[2].

• Diplomatic Talks on Ukraine: US top diplomat Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held “frank” discussions in Malaysia regarding the Ukraine conflict, but little progress was reported as both sides acknowledged a lack of flexibility[2].

• Natural Disaster Watch: Hundreds of earthquakes have been detected at Mount Rainier in the US, prompting officials to assess the risks posed by the active volcano, which has not erupted in the past 500 years[2].

• Other News: In the US, a tunnel collapse in Los Angeles resulted in all workers being rescued without fatalities[4]. In India, there is political focus on rallies and debates over educational content related to the Gandhis, as well as ongoing investigations into a major liquor scam[3].

• Health and Aid: A new report warns that discontinuing AIDS funding could result in up to 4 million deaths by 2029, raising concerns in countries like India[3].

These headlines reflect a period marked by escalating international tensions, significant economic policy shifts, and ongoing humanitarian concerns.