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President Trump has announced that the U.S. will halt trade talks with Canada over its proposed tax on American tech companies, calling it a "direct and blatant attack." Meanwhile, the Trump administration is reportedly preparing executive actions to ramp up energy production, likely to support the growing demands of AI development. This comes as the U.S. and China remain locked in a high-stakes tech rivalry, with both nations vying for economic and military dominance.

Editor’s Note: Trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada are heating up—again. This time, it’s over tech taxes, which could hit big U.S. firms hard. Add in the backdrop of an energy push for AI and the ongoing U.S.-China tech cold war, and it’s clear that global economic battles are only getting messier. For everyday folks, this could mean more market volatility, higher costs for tech services, or even supply chain hiccups if retaliatory measures kick in.

The US and China have struck a deal to fast-track shipments of rare-earth minerals—critical for everything from smartphones to military tech—into America. While China confirmed the agreement, it also made clear it’ll keep controlling export permits. The news buoyed US stocks as both nations edge toward cooling their trade tensions.

Editor’s Note: Rare earths are the unsung heroes of modern tech, and China dominates supply. Faster shipments could ease bottlenecks for US manufacturers, but the fine print (like permit controls) shows this isn’t a full reset. For markets, though, it’s a hopeful sign that the two economic giants are finding ways to cooperate—even grudgingly.

Donald Trump says he's pulling the plug on trade negotiations with Canada, calling out what he sees as unfair taxes targeting US tech companies. He framed Canada's move as a deliberate jab at the US, escalating tensions between the two longtime trade allies.

Editor’s Note: Trade spats between the US and Canada aren’t new, but this one hits at a sensitive time—tech is a major economic battleground. If talks collapse, it could ripple through supply chains, consumer prices, and even diplomatic relations. For everyday folks, that might mean higher costs or fewer choices down the line. Plus, it’s another flashpoint in the broader debate over how countries tax big tech giants.

The US Supreme Court just upheld a key part of Obamacare, ruling that the health secretary has the authority to convene expert panels—but legal and health policy experts warn this could open the door to more politically influenced science down the line. The decision is being called a "classic good news, bad news" scenario: while it preserves healthcare protections, it also creates a framework future administrations might exploit to push agendas under the guise of expert advice.

Editor’s Note: This ruling isn’t just about Obamacare—it’s about who gets to define "expertise" in critical health decisions. With RFK Jr. (a vocal skeptic of mainstream science) gaining traction, the worry is that future leaders could stack these panels with ideologically aligned voices, bending public health guidance to fit politics rather than facts. It’s a reminder that even well-intentioned legal wins can have unintended consequences.

The U.S. Navy is renaming a supply ship originally dedicated to gay rights icon Harvey Milk, opting instead to honor Oscar V Peterson, a WWII Medal of Honor recipient. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth framed the move as an effort to remove "politics" from ship naming—but the decision is already sparking debate, given Milk’s historic significance as one of the first openly gay elected officials in America.

Editor’s Note: Ship names might seem like a small thing, but they’re symbolic—especially when they recognize marginalized figures like Harvey Milk. This reversal feels like a step back for LGBTQ+ representation in the military, and it raises questions about what counts as "political" when honoring service. Is recognizing a civil rights leader really more controversial than naming ships after presidents or battles? The backlash is likely just getting started.