World Report February 21: Saturday's top stories in 10 minutes
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Feb 21, 2026 Breaking trade news and a new global tariff after a Supreme Court decision. A tech company had flagged a violent account months before a mass shooting. Royal family succession moves are under way. A potential Canada vs U.S. gold-medal hockey clash looms. Avalanche danger rises in B.C. as fatalities spark urgent warnings. Rural Alberta faces record-low rental vacancy rates.
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New 10% Global Tariff, But Many Tariffs Stay
- The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a key part of Donald Trump's trade agenda, prompting a rapid presidential response.
- Trump signed a temporary 10% global tariff, but many existing country-specific tariffs remain in place.
Canada Mostly Exempt But Sector Tariffs Persist
- Canada is largely exempt from the new 10% tariff through the Canada-U.S. free trade agreement (CUSMA).
- Sector-specific tariffs on steel, aluminum, lumber and autos still apply under national security grounds.
OpenAI Flagged Shooter Account Months Earlier
- OpenAI flagged the Tumbler Ridge shooter's account last June for violent content but did not notify police, citing no imminent threat.
- The RCMP say OpenAI only actively contacted them after the mass shooting occurred.