Trump Announces 35% Tariff on Canadian Goods Amid Global Trade Tensions – 7/12/2025, 12:22:53 PM

As of July 12, 2025, the latest world news highlights several major developments:

• Donald Trump has announced a 35% import tax on Canadian products, effective August 1, and is considering similar tariffs on other countries. He is also scheduled to meet the President of the Philippines to discuss trade and security issues in Asia. Trump recently visited Texas in the aftermath of deadly floods, meeting with first responders and victims’ families[1][3].

• Russia-Ukraine War: Russia launched a significant overnight attack on Ukraine, firing 597 drones and 26 missiles, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky[4].

• South Asia: In Pakistan’s Balochistan region, armed insurgents abducted and killed nine passengers from a bus[1]. In Bangladesh, top economist Abul Barkat was arrested in a high-profile corruption case[2].

• United States: A U.S. appeals court scrapped the plea deal with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, which would have removed the death penalty as an option[2]. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information regarding a suspect who fired at law enforcement during an immigration raid in California[3].

• Mexico: A son of notorious drug lord “El Chapo” Guzman pleaded guilty to drug charges in Chicago, securing a reduced sentence through a plea deal[2].

• India: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s mission aboard the International Space Station has been extended, with his return to Earth planned for July 15, weather permitting[1][2]. The Indian government has sanctioned significant disaster relief funds for states affected by recent floods[1].

• Sports: Novak Djokovic advanced to his 14th Wimbledon semifinal and will face Jannik Sinner[1]. Iga Swiatek reached the Wimbledon women’s final and will compete against Amanda Anisimova[1].

• Other Notable Events: Severe thunderstorms have targeted the US Plains and Midwest, with dangerous heat affecting the West. In aviation, a Delta flight to New York made an emergency landing in the Azores after an engine failure[3].

These developments represent the key world news stories as of July 12, 2025.