© 2026 Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Public Media from Michigan State University
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Canada’s last-minute efforts to avert Trump’s steep tariffs

Season 2025 Episode 60 | 5m 18s

President Trump says his 25 percent tariff on imports from Canada will go into effect on Tuesday, despite Canadian officials’ efforts to persuade their American counterparts that they have improved border security. John Yang speaks with David McGuinty, Canada’s minister of public safety, who has been meeting this week in Washington with administration officials.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Extras
News Wrap: Pope warns of 'tyrants' spending billions on wars
April 16, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Israel agrees to 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon as U.S. pushes for broader peace deal
Why the Israeli and Lebanese governments accepted a ceasefire – and will Hezbollah abide?
UN official warns Strait of Hormuz dispute is disrupting global food supply
How much of Project 2025 has Trump enacted?
Hampshire College closure highlights financial strain on small liberal arts schools
Tracking the Trump family’s business deals and profits in his 2nd term
Dave Chappelle on investing in his Ohio town and backing its local public radio station
New book explores Queen Elizabeth's relationships with 13 U.S. presidents

WKAR is supported by
Add Your Support
You might be interested in