World Report February 24: Tuesday's top stories in 10 minutes
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Feb 24, 2026 Coverage of new 10% global tariffs and the political stakes ahead of a major address. Brutal bomb cyclone leaves hundreds of thousands without power across the northeast. Canadian airlines begin resuming flights to Mexico after weekend violence. Arrest and release of a British political figure raises questions. Authorities summon AI company for answers about online activity tied to a deadly shooting.
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Trump Uses Tariffs To Reframe State Of The Union
- Trump launched a 10% global tariff after the Supreme Court struck down prior import taxes, signaling ongoing trade confrontation.
- CBC's Mike Crawley notes tariffs and the State of the Union will aim to shift focus to the economy amid sinking polls.
Bomb Cyclone Wrecks Northeast Travel And Power
- A bomb cyclone dumped over 60 cm of snow from Virginia to Maine, canceling thousands of flights and leaving 350,000 without power.
- Atlantic Canada also faced heavy snow with Newfoundland already over 110 cm in spots, prompting winter warnings across the region.
Canadians Trapped After Cartel Violence In Mexico
- Canadian airlines paused then resumed Mexico flights after Jalisco cartel violence trapped thousands of tourists in places like Puerto Vallarta.
- Air Canada, WestJet and Air Transat said operations to Puerto Vallarta will resume and flights to Guadalajara restart soon.