Your World Tonight Afghan refugee in ICE detention, Trump levies tariffs on EU and Mexico, Srebrenica: 30 years later, and more.
Jul 12, 2025
An Afghan refugee's family pleads for his release from a Texas detention center, fearing his deportation to Afghanistan would mean death. Meanwhile, Trump threatens significant tariffs on Mexico and the EU, escalating trade tensions. The ongoing wildfires displace thousands, impacting Indigenous communities severely. Discussions on OpenAI's rise against Google shape the tech landscape, while reflections on the Srebrenica massacre underscore ongoing struggles for reconciliation amid current violence in the West Bank. Hong Kong grapples with tourism declines post-COVID.
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Mohamed Yunasi's Harrowing Journey
- Mohamed Yunasi fled Afghanistan after being tortured and forced into labor for supporting impoverished women.
- He traveled through 10 countries with his family to escape the Taliban but was detained in the U.S. and faces deportation.
Trade Tariffs Escalate Tensions
- Trump threatens 30% tariffs on the EU and Mexico to pressure trade deals by August 1st.
- This escalates trade tensions causing uncertainty and pushing allies to prepare countermeasures.
Tariffs Freeze Business Confidence
- Canadian businesses face uncertainty from U.S. tariff threats, causing economic chill.
- Tariffs raise costs and complicate contracts, forcing constant scenario planning in trade relations.