Canada imposes 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles

TORONTO (AP) — Canada announced Monday it is launching a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, matching U.S. tariffs imposed over what Western governments say are China’s subsidies that give its industry an unfair advantage. The announcement came after encouragement by U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan during a meeting with Canadian Prime … Read more

Back-to-work order issued for 2 major Canada railroads. Union will comply, but lawsuit planned

TORONTO (AP) — The Canadian arbitrator appointed to resolve a messy railroad labor dispute to protect the North American economy has ordered employees at the country’s two major railroads back to work so both can resume operating. Saturday’s order means Canadian National will be able to continue operating the trains it restarted Friday morning just … Read more

Fast-fashion giant Shein found two child labor cases in 2023: report

Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein found the use of child labor within its supply chain, revealing two instances of suppliers employing kids under 16 last year. The labor violations were included in the company’s 2023 Sustainability Report, which was published Thursday. The findings come as Shein — set to begin selling stock shares after filing for … Read more

Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson who tried to down flight while on magic mushrooms trip wants to fly again

The ex-pilot Alaska Airlines who allegedly tried to crash a plane while tripping on magic mushrooms while off duty wants to fly again. Joseph Emerson, 44, said the October incident that initially landed him with 83 counts of attempted murder and brought an end to his career in the cockpit was the biggest mistake of … Read more