NPR News: 08-22-2026 11AM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers new 50% U.S. tariffs on Canada following failed trade talks and Canada’s retaliatory measures. The episode also reports on Trump’s plan to lower beef prices via duty-free imports, a South Korean ship’s historic Arctic voyage, and a Texas court reducing Alex Jones’ Sandy Hook defamation payout to $1.5 million. Finally, it notes a deadly military airstrike on Buddhists in Myanmar.
Topics discussed
New 50% tariffs imposed on Canada after trade talks collapse
Trump plans to remove beef tariffs, sparking debate among farmers
South Korean ship takes first Arctic route to Europe, bypassing Middle East
Texas court reduces Alex Jones Sandy Hook defamation payout to $1.5M
Military airstrike kills 14 during Buddhist Lent celebration in Myanmar
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