Drones and components from the European Union (EU), Japan, Liechtenstein, South Korea, Switzerland and Taiwan would be subject to customs duties at 15 percent. For imports Great Britain this is ten percent. According to the information, the tariffs will come into force 21 days after signing. A deadline of 180 days applies to less sensitive drone components.
Canada: Petition to expel US ambassador
In Canada A petition calling for the government to declare US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra persona non grata and expel him was met with widespread support. So far, more than 116,000 people have signed the citizens’ petition, which runs until November 18, the Canadian Parliament’s website said Thursday. Hoekstra is a tireless defender of US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly threatened to annex Canada to the US and impose tariffs on the neighboring country.
The Dutch-born diplomat has made himself unpopular with Canadians since his mission began in April 2025. An op-ed in the Globe and Mail newspaper in May said that Hoekstra was intent on “passing on the aggressive rudeness of his boss.” Hoekstra wouldn’t understand why Canadians were so outraged. “The ambassador seems to believe that this nation is a bunch of inexplicable malcontents for its response to President Donald Trump’s threats and talk.”
Hoekstra reportedly launched a foul-mouthed tirade at an Ontario representative because a provincial government advertisement on tariffs quoted former U.S. President Ronald Reagan on the benefits of free trade. Trump himself was so angry about the publication that he suspended all trade negotiations. Last June, Hoekstra said considering Canada’s annexation by the U.S. would be a “great talking point” for Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
After complaints about grievances: US aircraft carrier is being replaced
After alarming complaints about grievances on the “USS Abraham Lincoln”, the aircraft carrier used in the Middle East is to be replaced, according to media reports. It will be replaced by the “USS George Washington”, like the “Wall Street Journal” and the US broadcasters CNN and NBC News reporting, citing insiders. According to CNN, the replacement of the ships had already been planned. According to both broadcasters, it was unclear how long the whole thing would take. According to NBC News, such a transition typically takes several weeks.
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