Reuters World News Canada U-turn, vote-a-rama, ICE raids and birthright
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Jun 30, 2025 Canada's strategic withdrawal of a digital services tax aims to revive trade talks with the U.S. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans push forward a controversial tax cut bill in a marathon session. California's agricultural crisis is deepening as ICE raids leave farms unharvested, causing food supply concerns and impacting prices nationally. Additionally, uncertainty looms for new parents navigating the implications of recent birthright citizenship rulings amid changing immigration policies.
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Canada Ends Tax to Boost Trade
- Canada scrapped its digital services tax to revive stalled US trade negotiations.
- The US saw the tax as a blatant attack and halted talks before the reversal.
Trump's Tax Bill Benefits Older Rich
- Trump's tax cut bill mainly benefits wealthier, older Americans.
- Younger, poorer people gain less and face cuts in social aid and student programs.
Debt Burden Threatens Economy
- The bill could add $3.3 trillion to US debt, risking slower economic growth.
- Higher debt means costlier mortgages and fewer government funds for public services.