Today's US Focus | US-Canada trade war escalates to full force on August 25, 2026, with 50% tariffs taking effect; "Economic D-Day" launched against Iran; Restrictions on ballot writing given the green light; South Carolina primary race in full swing... A rapidly changing landsca
Stay safe everyone in the Reno area ❤️
The Hawk Fire is prompting evacuations for thousands. If you’re near the red zones, please follow official orders and check https://t.co/CGZwejzDcm for the latest.
Thinking of all the families affected.
The 2026 midterm elections: a decisive battle on Capitol Hill.
Control of the House, crucial Senate seats, data center controversy… The winds of American politics will shift on this day. Full version (suitable for news/in-depth content): November 3, 2026, the US midterm
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
August 2026: Faced with a sudden 50% tariff imposed by the United States, Carney decisively announced the suspension of negotiations and pledged to implement "dollar-for-dollar" retaliatory measures.
With a calm yet resolute gaze, he told the w
factors has pushed US fiscal pressures to an all-time high. Per capita debt stands at approximately US$116,500.
The debt-to-GDP ratio has exceeded 122 per cent.
Annual interest payments are approaching or even exceeding US$1 trillion.
In August 2026, US public debt exceeded US$40.05 trillion for the first time. From US$19.57 trillion in 2016 to the current US$40 trillion, it has almost doubled in just a decade.
The pandemic, tax cuts, soaring interest rates and war expenditure… the combination of these
$40 trillion!
For the first time in history, U.S. national debt has surpassed this threshold. It has doubled in less than a decade—rising from $20 trillion in 2017 to $40.05 trillion by August 2026.
Interest payments alone consume $1.17 trillion annually. This is not merely a
The Statue of Liberty—the most classic symbol of America. Holding her torch high and gazing into the distance, she reminds us that freedom is not a destination, but an eternal direction. Change the scenery, change the mood. May you also carry this freedom and courage to keep
Latest US Inflation Trend Chart (January–July 2026)
Blue line: Year-on-year headline CPI
Orange line: Year-on-year core CPI
Red dotted line: The Federal Reserve’s 2 per cent target
Key figures:
• Peaked at 4.2 per cent in May
• Has since fallen steadily
• Headline CPI fell to
Trees were uprooted, and roofs were smashed right through.
In the wake of the Derecho that struck the Midwest in August 2026, the true extent of the devastation is plain to see.The wind has died down, but homes are gone. Prayers for the safety of all those affected.
The US has recently scaled back large-scale air strikes, shifting its focus to economic and maritime pressure; Iran, for its part, has carried out military personnel changes (including appointments within the Revolutionary Guards).
The Honourable Todd Blanche, United States Attorney General. An official portrait commissioned by the Department of Justice, 2025. Mr Blanche previously served as Acting Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General during the administration of President Donald Trump.
Trump has signed a new executive order to crack down on ‘birth tourism’ and restrict the granting of birthright citizenship to certain categories of individuals, such as the children of members of terrorist organisations. This is a new initiative following a previous ruling by
Trump has signed a new executive order to crack down on ‘birth tourism’ and restrict the granting of birthright citizenship to certain categories of individuals, such as the children of members of terrorist organisations. This is a new initiative following a previous ruling by