Canada https://www.wcmu.org/tags/canada Canada en-US Copyright Tue, 24 Jun 2025 22:38:27 GMT Michigan businesses brace for summer without Canadians https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-24/michigan-businesses-brace-for-summer-without-canadians There’s been a steep drop in the number of Canadians coming into Michigan due to President Trump’s threats of tariffs and annexation. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 22:38:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-24/michigan-businesses-brace-for-summer-without-canadians Russ McNamara Smoke expected to lift in northern Michigan, but more could be on the way https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-05/smoke-expected-to-lift-in-northern-michigan-but-more-could-be-on-the-way This is the latest in a series of intense wildfire seasons in Canada — and smoky springs and summers in the Midwest. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:22:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-05/smoke-expected-to-lift-in-northern-michigan-but-more-could-be-on-the-way Izzy Ross | IPR LISTEN: Canadian mayor reflects on pending tariffs https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-04/listen-canadian-mayor-reflects-on-pending-tariffs Earlier this month president trump called for a 25% tariff on Canadian imports and a 10% tariff on energy from Canada following a thirty day hold the president has renewed his commitment for the tariffs to go into effect Tuesday. WCMU's David Nicholas spoke with Ken Boschoff the Mayor of Thunder Bay Ontario about relations between the two countries during this tense political moment. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 22:13:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-04/listen-canadian-mayor-reflects-on-pending-tariffs David Nicholas Canadian and Michigan leaders have mixed feelings on steel tariffs https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-26/canadian-and-michigan-leaders-have-mixed-feelings-on-steel-tariffs The Trump administration has reimplemented a 25% tariff on all foreign imports of aluminum and steel. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:21:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-26/canadian-and-michigan-leaders-have-mixed-feelings-on-steel-tariffs Alvin (AJ) Jones Farmers' fertilizer costs will rise if tariffs on Canadian goods go forward, experts warn https://www.wcmu.org/2025-02-26/tariffs-fertilizer-farm-costs-potash Farmers, politicians and agriculture experts are raising alarm about the impact of potential tariffs on Canadian potash, a key mineral needed for fertilizer. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-02-26/tariffs-fertilizer-farm-costs-potash Alvin (AJ) Jones LISTEN: How Canada is preparing for tariffs and why it matters for Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-23/how-canada-is-preparing-for-tariffs-and-why-it-matters-for-michigan WCMU's AJ Jones chatted with News Director Rick Brewer about Canada's upcoming election for their next prime minister, and how a potential trade war between the U.S. and Canada could impact Michigan now that President Donald Trump is back in the White House. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:58:48 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-23/how-canada-is-preparing-for-tariffs-and-why-it-matters-for-michigan Alvin (AJ) Jones, Rick Brewer Ontario leader threatens to restrict energy exports to Michigan amid proposed Trump tariff https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-18/ontario-leader-threatens-to-restrict-energy-exports-to-michigan-amid-proposed-trump-tariff A Canadian official recently threatened to cut off electricity supplies to the U.S. in response to president-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariff on Canadian products. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:50:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-18/ontario-leader-threatens-to-restrict-energy-exports-to-michigan-amid-proposed-trump-tariff Teresa Homsi, David Nicholas Congressional leaders push to stop Great Lakes basin nuclear waste plan https://www.wcmu.org/2024-11-21/congressional-leaders-push-to-stop-great-lakes-basin-nuclear-waste-plan The Canadian government wants to store 50,000 tons of nuclear waste underneath the Great Lakes basin. Congressional leaders are trying to stop it before President-elect Trump takes office. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:29:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2024-11-21/congressional-leaders-push-to-stop-great-lakes-basin-nuclear-waste-plan Alvin (AJ) Jones LISTEN: Future Great Lakes ships will be expected to 'treat for' invasive species under new rule https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-18/listen-future-great-lakes-ships-will-be-expected-to-treat-for-invasive-species-under-new-rule There's been a lot of regulatory hoopla recently on Great Lakes ships. WCMU's Teresa Homsi explains what some of the new American and Canadian rules mean. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:37:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-18/listen-future-great-lakes-ships-will-be-expected-to-treat-for-invasive-species-under-new-rule Teresa Homsi, Tina Sawyer New regulation to allow Canada goose euthanasia https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-18/new-regulation-to-allow-canada-goose-euthanasia The state has offered tools to manage nuisance Canada geese for years. Now, it's adding euthanasia as an option. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 21:59:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-18/new-regulation-to-allow-canada-goose-euthanasia Ellie Katz