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Trump’s Canadian Tariff Win & NIH Vaccine Hesitancy Research | Afternoon Update | 3.11.25
Tue, 11 Mar 2025
Trump ups the ante on Canadian tariffs, Russia and Ukraine trade blows as negotiations begin, and the NIH cuts research funding on vaccine hesitancy. Developing stories you need to know just in time for your drive home. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. Identity Guard: Get a 30 day free trial AND 60% off when you go to https://IdentityGuard.com/WIRE.
Chapter 1: What are the highlights of this episode?
Trump ups the ante on Canadian tariffs. Russia and Ukraine trade blows as negotiations begin. And the NIH cuts research funding on vaccine hesitancy. I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Tuesday, March 11th, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update.
Canada is backing down after President Trump hit them with another hefty tariff on steel and aluminum. Daily Wire Deputy Managing Editor Tim Rice has more.
Chapter 2: How is Canada responding to Trump's tariffs?
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the province is suspending its 25% surcharge on electricity exports to New York, Michigan, and Minnesota. The move follows Trump hitting Canada with another 25% tariff on steel and aluminum in retaliation.
Ford says he had a productive conversation with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and will travel to Washington Thursday to discuss a renewed USMCA trade deal. President Trump also demanded the removal of Canada's 250 to 390 percent tariff on American dairy and warned he would impose major auto tariffs on April 2nd if changes weren't made.
The move from Trump also follows Canada's new prime minister, Mark Carney, taking several shots at the president's tariffs, calling them unjustified. White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt gave the following response to that today.
Chapter 3: What is the U.S. stance on Canadian tariffs?
The president is, again, responding to the fact that Canada has been ripping off the United States of America and hardworking Americans for decades. If you look at the rates of tariffs across the board that Canadians have been imposing on the American people and our workers here, it is egregious. In fact, I have a handy-dandy chart.
here that shows not just Canada, but the rate of tariffs across the board. If you look at Canada, since you brought it up, American cheese and butter, nearly 300% tariff. You look at India, 150% tariff on American alcohol. You think that's helping Kentucky bourbon be exported into India? I don't think so.
Chapter 4: What recent developments have occurred in the Russia-Ukraine conflict?
Ukraine and the U.S. have agreed to a ceasefire deal. It came just hours after negotiations began and an overnight drone attack on Moscow. Daily Wire senior editor Cabot Phillips has the details.
The massive drone attack killed at least two people and injured 18. Russian officials reported downing over 240 of the drones nationwide. Moscow's mayor called it the biggest assault on the capital since the war began, forced all four international airports to halt operations after railway tracks and buildings were reportedly damaged.
The display of force by Ukraine took place hours before Kyiv's delegation was set to meet U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Saudi Arabia to push a proposed air truce. The Kremlin says its air defense has performed well, but expects more attacks, while declining to comment on the truce proposal ahead of the talk's outcome.
Hours later, Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire deal, putting the ball in Russia's court.
Chapter 5: What are the details of the North Sea tanker collision?
A British man has been arrested for his alleged connection to a massive tanker collision off the coast of the UK in the North Sea. The UK's Maritime Minister Michael Caine says it's unlikely foul play had anything to do with it.
We are in contact through the MCA with our American and Portuguese counterparts and have liaised with that. In terms of the counter pollution measures that he mentioned, the MCA say is standing by with marine and aerial counter pollution measures and will use them at the necessary time. But the immediate concern is to put out the fire on the Salong.
The Portuguese tanker smashed into a tanker carrying jet fuel for the U.S. military, causing it to spill fuel. With the Portuguese tanker now expected to sink, authorities are monitoring for spills near major fishing grounds and seabird colonies. Investigations led by both countries are underway. One crew member is presumed dead while 36 were rescued.
A former California congresswoman has thrown her hat into the ring to succeed Gavin Newsom as the state's governor. Katie Porter, known for her extreme progressive stances, emphasized the need for major change in her campaign announcement.
What California needs now is a little bit of hope and a whole lot of grit. Fresh blood and new ideas and leaders with the backbone to fight for what's left. That's why I'm running for governor.
But if Kamala Harris, who's still considering a bid, runs, Porter will reportedly bow out. The California primary is set for June 2026, with the top two candidates advancing to the general election regardless of party.
A growing number of Angelenos rate L.A. Mayor Karen Bass's job performance as poor. According to a new poll from UC Berkeley, over 40% say she handled the devastating wildfires poorly, while just 19% said she did a good job. The Palisades and Eden fires killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
With a reelection bid coming up in 2026, Bass now faces mounting scrutiny and calls for a recall have already begun. Meanwhile, former opponent Rick Caruso is considering throwing his hat in the ring.
The National Institutes of Health will no longer spend money to find out why Americans are hesitant to take vaccines. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo explains.
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