World Report April 4: Friday's top stories in 10 minutes
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Apr 4, 2025 Canada braces for more tariffs affecting lumber, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors. A political leader faces a cultural quiz while global financial markets react to U.S. trade policies. The South Korean court upholds a presidential impeachment amid rising tensions. In Ontario, health officials scramble to control a measles outbreak 30 years after it was declared eliminated. A poignant account from a Canadian woman reveals struggles within U.S. immigration holding cells, highlighting new registration requirements for Canadians.
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Undercover Agent's Wildest Mission
- Scott Payne, an FBI agent, shares his experience undercover.
- His missions included infiltrating biker gangs, neo-Nazi groups, and participating in unusual rituals.
Canada-US Relations
- Canada's relationship with the US has been irrevocably changed by US tariff policies.
- Canada is preparing for additional tariffs and seeks a prime minister to address the issue.
Quebec Politics
- Liberal leader Mark Carney rated his French speaking abilities a 6 out of 10 and promised to improve.
- His Bloc Québécois rival, Yves-François Blanchet, criticized Carney's understanding of Quebec's identity.