— An Oscar-winning actor dished on the intense audition process to voice the yellow M&M. Good to know Mars Inc. respects the craft.
They’re Baaaack
Tit for Tariff
What’s going on: If you live along the northern US border, maybe don’t ask your Canadian neighbors for a cup of sugar this week. First, President Donald Trump suggested that Canada will need to pay the US for ongoing wildfire smoke, accusing the country of “willful negligence.” Then, on Monday, Trump announced that Canada will face new 50% tariffs on key exports like wine, dairy, and wood products (including, yes, hockey sticks). Trump says this is to get back at Canada for being one of only two countries including China to retaliate after Trump announced his first wave of global tariffs last year. Two can’t play this game, eh?
But how?: You may remember that the Supreme Court struck down the legal argument for Trump’s 2025 tariffs, ordering him to repay at least $166 billion collected from importers. Trump, who is famous for letting things go, responded by dusting off different trade laws to impose new tariffs. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the move will hurt US families and businesses. Trump insists it’ll boost US manufacturing — but that will take years to bear out. The president campaigned on lowering prices, but has done little to make that come true. Inflation is up, the war in Iran has sent gas prices into orbit, and tariffs don’t make things cheaper. The new tariffs are set to kick in next month. And, judging by the sound of it, Canada will be the first –– but probably not the last.
