The Trump administration prepares to reward the auto industry by lifting levies to boost car manufacturing in the U.S. Also, Canada elected a new prime minister. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Trump aims to reduce the impact of tariffs on US automakers
President Donald Trump may reduce certain tariffs impacting automakers on Tuesday, April 29. While 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts will remain in place, the levies are anticipated to be modified so they are not “stacked” with other tariffs.
A White House spokesperson provided an example stating that automakers will avoid the 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, in addition to the existing tariffs on cars and parts.
Automakers will also receive reimbursement for a portion of the tariffs on imported parts, up to 3.75% of the value of a new car. This reimbursement will be phased out over two years.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Fox Business that the trade policy is “rewarding companies that manufacture domestically, while providing runway to manufacturers who have expressed their commitment to invest in America.”
Trump is scheduled to visit Warren, Michigan, on Tuesday to make the announcement. Despite these adjustments, some analysts predict that prices for both new and used cars will rise, along with repair costs and insurance premiums. The 25% tariff on imported vehicles has been in place since the start of this month.
The tariff on imported components will be effective on Saturday, May 3.
Liberal Mark Carney wins Canada’s election amid Trump tariffs and threats
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will keep his job after the country’s Liberal Party won the federal election on Monday, April 28.
In his victory speech, Carney made it clear he’ll take on Trump regarding tariffs and the president’s repeated calls to make Canada the 51st state.
“America once our land, our resources, our water, our country. Never. But these are not, these are not idle threats. President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us. That will never that will never, ever happen,” Carney said.
He continued, “Our old relationship with the United States, a relationship based on steadily increasing integration, is over.”
Once the polls closed, projections indicated that the liberals would secure more of Parliament’s 343 seats compared to the conservatives. However, Carney is expected to govern in a minority, with the Liberal Party falling just short of an absolute majority, projected to secure 167 seats.
Political experts said Trump’s tariffs and efforts to take over Canada spurred a surge in nationalism, which helped the liberals secure a fourth consecutive term in power. Earlier in the day, Trump went on Truth Social, calling for the U.S. and Canada to be one beautiful land mass, with no borders and zero tariffs.
Four dead after car crashes through Illinois after-school center
A driver crashed into an after-school center in Illinois on Monday afternoon, April 28, killing four people — all children or teens. Witnesses said the car hit people outside the building before plowing into the structure, striking victims inside.
In Chatham, a village located just south of the state capital Springfield, officials reported that all four victims were girls aged four to 18.
In a statement, state police reported that three of the victims were outside the building and one was inside when the crash occurred. Several other individuals sustained injuries. A medical helicopter transported one person to the hospital.
The driver, who was the only person inside the car, also went to the hospital. Authorities have not confirmed whether they believe the crash was intentional and are continuing their investigation.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker expressed his horror and deep sadness regarding the incident.
Trump signs executive order cracking down on sanctuary cities
The Trump administration has intensified its efforts against “sanctuary cities.” These cities are led by officials who have publicly declared they will not aid Customs and Immigration Enforcement or Homeland Security in detaining immigrants within their areas.
Trump signed an executive order directing the attorney general and the homeland security secretary to publish a list of state and local jurisdictions that “obstruct the enforcement of federal immigration laws.”
It also urges the federal government to determine which government funding can be withheld from cities designated as sanctuary cities.
The move comes after a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot withhold funding from cities that have passed laws preventing cooperation with immigration officials. Boston, Chicago and Denver are among the major cities whose mayors have openly challenged Trump’s policies. The order also requires state and local officials to be held accountable for willfully and unlawfully overseeing the obstruction of criminal laws.
US, Mexico reach Rio Grande water sharing agreement
The U.S. and Mexico have reached an agreement for Mexico to immediately send more water from the shared Rio Grande basin to Texas farmers. This comes after Trump threatened tariffs and sanctions earlier this month.
A joint statement released Monday did not provide specific details about the deal. Still, it stated that both countries agreed the 1944 treaty, which regulates how the water is shared, remains beneficial for both parties and does not need to be re-negotiated.
Under the treaty, Mexico must deliver 1.75 million acre-feet of water to the U.S. from six tributaries every five years, which averages to 350,000 acre-feet each year. An acre-foot refers to the volume of water required to cover one acre of land to a depth of one foot.
At times, Mexico has fallen short in its delivery to the U.S., leading to severe water shortages in the Rio Grande Valley for farmers and ranchers, killing crops, impacting jobs and threatening the overall economy.
Texas currently faces drought conditions, which elevate the need for water delivery.
Congress to honor only Black, all-female WWII unit to serve in Europe
The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II will be presented with the Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday, April 29.
The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, more commonly known as the “Six triple eight,” is credited with solving a growing mail crisis during its time in England.
They eliminated a backlog of approximately 17 million mail pieces in three months, twice as fast as anticipated. The battalion went on to serve in France before returning home.
Like many Black units during World War II, their contributions never received the attention they deserved until now.
One National World War II Museum official said only two women who served in the unit still live. It’s long overdue in more ways than one. Congress voted unanimously in 2022 to bestow its highest honor on the Six Triple Eight.
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