The Pour Over Aircraft Carriers to Caribbean, Extra Tariffs on Canada, Louvre Heist Suspects Arrested, & More | 10.27.25
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Oct 27, 2025 The U.S. is intensifying its war on drugs in the Caribbean, deploying the Gerald R. Ford strike group amid rising tensions. Trade relations with Canada are heating up, sparked by a controversial ad and new tariffs announced by President Trump. Exciting developments in the art world unfold as suspects are arrested in the high-profile Louvre heist. Plus, a looming hurricane threatens multiple Caribbean nations. It's an action-packed discussion of current events and urgent issues affecting the region.
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Aircraft Carrier Sent To Fight Drug Smuggling
- The U.S. is deploying the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to the Caribbean to disrupt drug-smuggling networks and increase detection capacity.
- The move escalates pressure on Nicolás Maduro and follows recent lethal U.S. airstrikes on suspected smuggling boats.
World Series Ad Triggers New Tariff Standoff
- A World Series ad by Ontario quoting Ronald Reagan prompted President Trump to pause trade talks and impose a 10% tariff on Canada.
- The Ronald Reagan Foundation is suing, claiming the ad misrepresented Reagan and used his speech without permission.
Arrests After Brazen Louvre Crown Jewels Heist
- Two men in their 30s were arrested after DNA linked them to the Louvre crown jewels heist and one was about to board a plane to Algeria.
- Police suspect they were hired and continue searching for the mastermind and remaining suspects.