Trump's defence secretary pick told he 'lacks character and competence' at Senate confirmation hearing
Tuesday, 14 January 2025 Donald Trump's choice for US defence secretary has been accused of lacking the competence for the job, during a much-disrupted Senate confirmation hearing.
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Canada has officially scrapped its controversial 3% Digital Services Tax after former U.S. President Donald Trump halted all trade talks and threatened new tariffs. The tax, set to target tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Meta, faced intense U.S. backlash. Finance Minister Champagne said rescinding the tax is essential to reviving stalled negotiations. Ottawa had previously vowed not to yield, but with over 80% of Canadian exports reliant on the U.S., the rollback clears the way for renewed talks ahead of a July 21, 2025 deadline.
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