Trump News for Wednesday, January 8, 2025
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Steel, plastics, Florida orange juice on Canada's list of potential retaliatory tariffs against U.S.
CBC.ca
Among the most senior officials in Ottawa, there is a document circulating that outlines specific details about how Canada could retaliate against Donald Trump’s tariff threat.
Jan 8, 2025, 11:59 PM

Will Trump's Tariffs Make Costs Explode For This Year's Most Anticipated Products?
Mashable India
From robot vacuums to gaming consoles, consumer electronics may soon be much more costly.
Jan 8, 2025, 11:58 PM

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito says he spoke with Trump about clerk before hush-money filing
Toronto Star
Alito said he took the call Tuesday afternoon from Trump at the request of his former law clerk, William Levi, to recommend him for a job in the upcoming administration.
Jan 8, 2025, 11:54 PM

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito says he spoke with Trump on Tuesday
WDIV ClickOnDetroit
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito spoke with President-elect Donald Trump about a former law clerk the day before Trump went to the high court in a push to delay the sentencing in his New York hush-money case.
Jan 8, 2025, 11:53 PM
Trump's comment about Canada becoming US state is not funny anymore, Canadian leaders say
The Associated Press
Trump keeps floating the idea that Canada should join the United States as the 51st state, saying Tuesday he would not use military force to invade the country.
Jan 8, 2025, 11:53 PM

Global Headlines: Greenland's Independence Talks and More
Devdiscourse
The summary highlights current world events, including Greenland's potential independence, Israeli strikes in Gaza, UK's sanctions on smuggling, Lebanon's presidential election, and more. Key issues include the Greenland debate fueled by Trump's interest, ceasefire talks in Gaza, Lebanon's political changes, and international concerns over Tibet quake and wildfires in LA.
Jan 8, 2025, 11:53 PM

Nation Faces Challenges: From Wildfires to Political Tensions
Devdiscourse
The US sees significant developments: UnitedHealth faces shareholder pressure, devastating LA wildfires cause $50 billion in damages, jobless claims hit an 11-month low, Trump seeks Republican unity in Washington, George Santos' sentencing is postponed, veterans urge Trump on Afghan resettlement, and TikTok's future hangs in the balance with upcoming Supreme Court decisions.
Jan 8, 2025, 11:52 PM

Retaliatory tariffs expected next week as Trudeau, premiers meet on Trump threats
SooToday
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada's premiers will meet in Ottawa Jan. 15 to finalize a plan to respond to tariff threats from U.S.
Jan 8, 2025, 11:49 PM