From Global News.

U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to double tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel to 50 per cent in response to Ontario Premier Doug Ford slapping a 25 per cent tax on electricity sold to the U.S. Now, both leaders have backed off on their threats. Mackenzie Gray explains what prompted Ford and Trump to back down after doubling down.

Ukraine has agreed to an American-backed 30-day ceasefire with Russia in exchange for the U.S. resuming its flow of military aid and intelligence to Ukraine. Redmond Shannon explains how the ceasefire deal hinges on Russia’s approval, and the longer-term questions about the peace proposal.

March 11, 2025 marks five years since the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 as a pandemic. Heather Yourex-West looks at how the world has since changed since 2020 and the pandemic’s lingering impact.

Plus, public anger is growing at billionaire Elon Musk over his influence in the U.S. government and embracing of far-right ideology. Neetu Garcha looks at how people are taking their frustration out on Tesla, Musk’s car company, what Musk is admitting and what Trump said he’ll do to support the car company.

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