New U.S. tariffs on Canada, inflation down, FIFA fights, and more

U.S. President Donald Trump today announced new tariffs on Canadian goods. These came as a surprise to Canadian officials. U.S officials maintain these tariffs — in a number of sectors such as auto and dairy — are to address outstanding irritants in the U.S. Canada trade relationship.

And: Inflation in Canada is down. It’s thanks, in large part, to lower gas prices. But as the war between the U.S and Iran ramps up again, it could reverse the trend.

Also: “Offensive.” “Charmless.” “Petulant” — just a few of the words being used to describe the behaviour of Argentina’s national men’s soccer team during (and after) the World Cup. But will they get a red card, or be allowed to carry on?

Plus: Fires spread in B.C., Trump threatens exponential retaliation for military deaths, gastric parasite, and more.