Canada and China have retaliated against the U.S. as new tariffs take effect. China imposed a 15% tariff on American goods, while Canada plans to impose tariffs on $107 billion worth of American goods. The U.S. imposed tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, affecting trade with its top three trading partners. The trade tensions could disrupt U.S. trade further.
In South Carolina, wildfires are burning, but a cold front and rain could offer some relief. The wildfires have affected both South Carolina and North Carolina, with an increase in winds expected to fan flames before the rain. Firefighters in South Carolina have been making progress, but wildfires in North Carolina’s national forests remain active.
The Trump administration has cut about 5% of the workforce at the National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, impacting workers who analyze weather patterns and data for weather forecasting. Former agency employees fear the cuts could hinder work on programs designed for public safety as climate change makes weather disasters more common, potentially putting people’s lives at risk.
In other news, the Trump administration is pausing military aid to Ukraine following a public clash between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The decision could hand Russia’s Vladimir Putin the upper hand. Additionally, South Carolina is preparing to use a firing squad for the first time in its history, as a method of capital punishment. Hip-hop therapy is also being used to help teens heal from trauma and daily stressors.
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