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NPR News: 09-08-2026 12AM EDT

Sep 8, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Canada is set to impose tariffs on $20 billion in American goods in retaliation for President Trump's 50% tariff threat on Canadian vehicles, a move the UAW criticizes for targeting non-problematic sectors. The episode also covers the NTSB's investigation into a deadly Miami cargo plane crash, focusing on the effectiveness of EMAS safety systems. Additionally, conservation groups are suing to block Trump's reduction of two Utah national monuments, arguing it violates the Antiquities Act. New research in The Lancet reveals secondhand smoke caused 1.6 million deaths globally in 2023, while Ja…

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Capital One Venture X Business Card Canada imposes $20B tariffs on US goods UAW criticizes Trump's auto tariff strategy Trump threatens to ban Bombardier jets in US NTSB investigates Miami cargo plane crash and EMAS Investigators focus on landing timing in crash Lawsuit over reduction of Utah national monuments Study: Secondhand smoke causes 1.6M deaths yearly Jaguar Land Rover cuts 4,000 jobs globally Asian financial markets and Nikkei index update Sponsor: Charles Schwab Choiceology Podcast
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