NPR News: 08-22-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers President Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods and Canada’s retaliatory measures following collapsed trade talks. It reports on DHS surveillance of churches during immigration enforcement in Minneapolis and a South Korean ship’s historic Arctic voyage to Europe. Additionally, the broadcast details heavy rainfall in Hawaii after Hurricane Lala, the upcoming launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, and deadly drone strikes in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Topics discussed
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canada; retaliatory measures announced
Religious groups condemn DHS surveillance of churches in Minneapolis
South Korean ship completes first Arctic voyage to Europe
Hawaii braces for heavy rain from Tropical Storm Moak
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope passes pre-launch milestone
Russia and Ukraine trade deadly drone and missile strikes
U.S. government debt surpasses $40 trillion
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