Are tariffs inevitable? Inflation up, Trump vs the Epstein files, and more

Prime Minister Mark Carney says there’s no evidence the U.S. will back down on imposing tariffs. He points to deals U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed with other countries. Carney met with his cabinet today, to discuss a plan of action.

And: That tariff uncertainty may be nudging up Canada’s inflation rate. Statistics Canada says it affected clothing prices, as inflation rose to 1.9 per cent in June.

Also: Trump is under pressure from his own supporters to release files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump has recently been refusing – even insisting it was a waste of time. But today – he’s hinting he’s changed his mind – again.

Plus: Skepticism for Trump’s Russia plan, Canadian camp emergency plans, ostrich farm in court, and more.