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Morning Update: New tariffs risk new economic chaos

Good morning. After threatening tariffs because of wildfire smoke, the U.S. did impose levies, but for a different reason altogether. More on that below, along with fire strategy intentions and dark matter discoveries.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 working luncheon in Evian-les-Bains, France June 16.
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Morning Update: Wildfires continue to rage across Canada

Good morning. Smoke has eased in eastern Canada, but wildfires continue to rage all over the country. More on that below, along with reliving Spain’s World Cup win and reimagining the family home.

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Smoke rises from the Signal Hill wildfire in Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada July 18, 2026. REUTERS/Chris Helgren
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Morning Update: Canada’s Chief Justice and the decision of a lifetime

Good morning. Richard Wagner is the man leading Canada’s highest court in its deliberations on a country-shaping case, the landmark judgment on Quebec’s Bill 21. More on him and the case below, along with updates on the wildfire crisis.

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Richard Wagner, Chief Justice of Canada, poses for a portrait at the Supreme Court in Ottawa.
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