Canada says it has come under economic attack from the US
Aug 23, 2026 · 25m
Summary
This BBC Global News Podcast covers Canada’s retaliatory tariffs against US trade measures and the firing of the Stars and Stripes editor for insubordination. Other stories include South Korea testing an Arctic shipping route, a Chinese robot breaking Usain Bolt’s sprint record, and fish skin aiding burn treatment. The episode also discusses drug pollution in marine life, the return of stolen Egyptian artifacts, and efforts to standardize time on the Moon.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and podcast introduction
US-Canada trade war and tariff retaliation
Stars and Stripes editor fired for insubordination
South Korea tests Arctic shipping route
Chinese humanoid robot breaks sprint record
Ads and preview of upcoming stories
Fish skin used as burn treatment
Drug pollution found in marine animals
FBI returns stolen artifacts to Egypt
Establishing standard time on the moon
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