Live updates: Canada strikes back on US with tariffs

Key Points:

• U.S. Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby warned that Russia’s war in Ukraine could last years, urging Europe to prepare for sustained military support as Russia rebuilds its forces and defense industry.
• Ukrainian President Zelenskyy received U.S. envoys with proposals to end the conflict, but no significant breakthrough occurred; meanwhile, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov asserted Russia’s determination to achieve military goals despite stalled frontline progress.
• Texas Senate race heats up with Trump-endorsed Republican Ken Paxton facing Democratic challenger James Talarico, as Trump’s political group invests $10 million in advertisements focusing on tax issues amid concerns over inflation.
• U.S. public satisfaction with K-12 education has plummeted to a 27-year low, with only 32% expressing satisfaction, attributed to political polarization and debates over school curricula and policies.
• Canada retaliated against U.S. tariffs by imposing duties on $20 billion of American goods, signaling resistance to economic pressure from President Trump and raising concerns about the impact on Canadian industries and sovereignty.