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August 25, 2026
The day's top events, read by how settled the reporting is.
Trump sets 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles
Washington will put a 50% duty on Canadian carmaking and metal exports from the start of 2027, and Trump raised the idea of giving Lake Ontario a different name.
State Department moves to return diplomats
Washington plans to rebuild diplomatic staffing at eight Middle East posts it drew down through the Iran conflict, according to an internal State Department document.
Beijing rejects widened US sanctions on Iran
The US has widened its sanctions campaign against Iran, and Iranian officials say Tehran is prepared for the measures and will retaliate against countries that join in.
State Department moves to revoke visas
The State Department is preparing to revoke B1 and B2 business and tourism visas issued between 2016 and 2026 to holders who have applied for asylum.
Pennsylvania reports two measles deaths
The Pennsylvania Department of Health says two unvaccinated people in Lancaster County died of measles, the state's first measles deaths in 35 years.