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The House passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by a 262–159 vote, sending it to President Trump. The bill sanctions Russia and Iran and allows Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian energy; the Senate had passed it 86–11. Democrats objected that it could give Trump too much tariff authority.
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Congress passed a bill that would allow Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on top buyers of Russian energy and add sanctions on Russian officials and networks helping evade existing sanctions. The bill passed 262-159 after debate split both parties over giving Trump broader tariff authority. The Senate had previously passed it 86-11.
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The House passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 in a 262-159 vote, with 53 Democrats joining Republicans. The bill sanctions Russia and Iran and grants Trump tariff authority over countries fueling Russia's war in Ukraine despite Democratic opposition. The article frames the vote as Democrats begrudgingly handing Trump a victory.
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The EU proposed creating a new 'associate member' status for Canada, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announcing the idea during her State of the Union address while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attended. The proposal aims to deepen EU-Canada ties amid strained relations with Washington, though questions remain about what the status would entail and whether EU governments and Canadian political factions will support it.
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China opened the $10.1 billion Pinglu Canal, an 83-mile waterway linking the Xijiang River to the Gulf of Tonkin, cutting shipping distances and costs for southwestern China and deepening trade ties with Southeast Asia. The article presents the project as a major Belt and Road Initiative win for the Chinese Communist Party while also foregrounding U.S. and allied concerns about Chinese soft power and debt.
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An expert warns that five battleground states could be the biggest losers in Trump's escalating trade war with Canada, with retaliatory tariffs exposing billions in exports and raising costs for businesses and consumers ahead of the midterms. The piece stresses affordability concerns and contrasts Trump's claims about manufacturing gains with ongoing price increases.
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Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the first EU associate member during a speech, prompting backlash from EU diplomats who said they were not consulted. Diplomats criticized the announcement as bombastic and noted that the associate membership category does not actually exist.
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The European Union proposed making Canada its first associate member, deepening economic and security ties as Canada seeks to reduce reliance on the U.S. The piece frames the move as a response to Trump's tariffs and threats, while noting uncertainty over what associate membership would entail.
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The article reports that President Trump's decision to import 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef trim has angered cattle ranchers in Republican-leaning states, who say markets became volatile and they lost equity. It frames the policy as politically risky for Republicans ahead of midterms, highlighting ranchers' frustration and Republican warnings that Trump is hurting his base.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed Canada as the EU's first associate member as part of a new 'Alliance for the Future' covering economic, defense, energy, tech, and security cooperation. The move is still in planning and is presented as a way to strengthen Canada-EU ties amid strained relations with the United States. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to address the European Parliament.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU's first associate member during her State of the European Union address. The overture comes as Trump administration tariffs and rhetoric push Canada toward closer European ties, though details of the arrangement remain unclear.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU’s first associate member, building on the CETA trade agreement with a broader 'Alliance for the Future.' The overture comes as US tariffs and Trump’s talk of making Canada the 51st state push Ottawa toward closer economic and security ties with Europe. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has sought a 'unique alliance' with the EU and rejected US trade terms he says would weaken Canadian sovereignty.