World Report May 03: Saturday's top stories in 10 minutes
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May 3, 2025 U.S. tariffs on auto parts spark discussions about potential job losses and rising prices in the auto industry. Political tensions heat up as U.S. officials criticize Germany's treatment of the far-right AfD party. A vital leadership race unfolds in Newfoundland and Labrador, with major implications for national politics. Meanwhile, Canadian veterans commemorate the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day in the Netherlands, highlighting the importance of remembrance amid political challenges.
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FBI Agent Joins Extremist Group
- Scott Payne, an FBI agent, infiltrated the white supremacist group The Base.
- He provided an insider's look at the group's operations during his 28-year undercover career.
Trade War Disrupts Auto Industry
- Trump's 25% tariff on auto parts is reducing cargo traffic by up to 30% at major U.S. ports.
- This trade war is causing supply chain disruptions, higher prices, and job insecurity for Americans.
U.S. Officials Criticize Germany on AfD
- The German government labeled the far-right AfD party as extremist, sparking U.S. criticism.
- U.S. officials see this as undemocratic suppression of political opposition potentially akin to tyranny.