Morning Update: U.S. and EU make a trade deal
The latest: The United States struck a framework trade deal with the European Union Sunday that imposes a 15-per-cent U.S. import tariff on most EU goods, including autos, but leaves 50-per-cent levies on steel and aluminum shipments from the 27 member countries of the EU.
Plus: The deal also includes a commitment of US$600-billion of EU investments in the United States and significant EU purchases of U.S. energy and military equipment.
What's next: In a world of tariff pain, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement gives Canada an edge – for now, write Jason Kirby and Mark Rendell in a recent analysis. As reality sets in that the highest U.S. import duties in a century are here to stay, it's reinforced the value of the USMCA, but it could also prove to be a double-edged sword.
What else: U.S. and Chinese negotiators are set to resume talks in an effort to extend tariff truce.
The latest: The Israeli military on Sunday began a limited pause in fighting in three populated areas of Gaza for 10 hours a day, part of a series of steps that included multiple airdrops as concerns over surging hunger in the territory mount and Israel faces a wave of international criticism over its conduct. As the military had warned, combat operations continued otherwise.
What's next: Food experts have spoken for months of the risk of famine in Gaza, where Israel has restricted aid to the population of more than two million because it says, without providing evidence, that Hamas siphons off goods to help bolster its rule. The UN World Food Program said a third of Gaza's population were not eating for days and nearly half a million were enduring famine-like conditions.
First person: 'This is now normal in the streets of Gaza. Pale faces, sunken eyes, and thin bodies searching for something to eat. Many don't know if they will find food today or not,' writes Hasan Jaber from the Bureij refugee camp, in the Gaza Strip.
The latest: For any weekend warrior, an injury can be a major setback not just to their workouts but to everyday life as well. Healthy living reporter Graham Isador spoke with medical experts and trainers from across the country who share their best practices for preventing and recovering from common tweaks, strains and tears caused by some of the most common workouts.
What else: Is testosterone therapy right for you? And why is social media normalizing steroid use?
The latest: The Canadian Institutes of Health Research – the country's health research funding agency – announced $44.8-million in new money for dementia and aging-related research initiatives, including the creation of 16 teams that will study everything from Alzheimer's biomarkers to dementia in Indigenous populations.
What's next: This week, ending on July 31, researchers from around the globe are descending on downtown Toronto to attend the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, the world's biggest and most influential meeting for dementia research.
The latest: Clandestine surveillance, allegations of unsafe chicken and a broken business relationship: Retail report Susan Krashinsky Robertson digs into the odd story behind a Canadian lawsuit against Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. The case has ignited a war of words between the fast-food chain and its former supplier, ADP Direct Poultry Ltd., with each accusing the other of failures in maintaining product quality.
What's next: ADP's allegations, based on months of surveillance, are now at the centre of one of the most bizarre cases of quality control to hit Canada's fast-food industry, leaving a trail of unanswered questions and financial damage. The claims are part of a lawsuit filed by ADP against Popeyes' parent company, Restaurant Brands International Inc., along with a number of Popeyes franchisees.
Canada's outdated elevator rules are adding to the housing crisis: Read more from Jonathan English, an infrastructure policy consultant, and Stephen Jacob Smith, the executive director of the Center for Building in North America.
For two decades, Sackville, N.B., has welcomed the brightest, most up-and-coming stars in Canadian music to its arts and culture festival. Photographer Colin Medley looks back at its best moments.
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