NPR News: 08-23-2026 2AM EDT
Summary
President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods after trade talks collapsed, prompting Canada to announce retaliatory measures. Meanwhile, Washington, D.C. prepares for a major IndyCar race, and Texas Governor Greg Abbott challenges airport washing stations as religious discrimination. In other news, Ebola vaccines arrive in the Democratic Republic of Congo, NASA’s Roman Space Telescope passes a launch milestone, and the NHL approves a new expansion team for Texas.
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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
IndyCar race planned for Washington D.C.
Texas governor challenges airport washing stations
Ebola vaccine arrives in Democratic Republic of Congo
NASA's Roman Space Telescope passes launch milestone
NHL expansion team for Austin or Houston
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