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Canada Unveils New Automotive Strategy Focused on EVs, Trade, and Manufacturing Jobs
The federal government unveiled a new automotive strategy on February 5, 2026, outlining how it plans to protect existing manufacturing jobs while accelerating the shift toward electric and connected vehicles. The announcement was made in Vaughan, Ontario, with officials framing the plan as a long term response to rapid changes in global vehicle production, supply chains, and trade pressures. The automotive sector remains a major pillar of the manufacturing economy, supporting roughly half a million jobs across assembly plants, parts suppliers, logistics firms, and research operations. Gov
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Iran Seizes Two Oil Tankers in Persian Gulf, Mirroring U.S. Actions on Venezuelan Oil
Iran’s seizure of two oil tankers in the Persian Gulf carries implications that extend far beyond the vessels themselves. The action draws renewed attention to the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime corridor that functions as one of the most critical energy chokepoints in the world. Any sustained disruption there would have immediate and far reaching consequences for global trade, energy supply, and consumer prices. The Strait of Hormuz is the primary出口 for oil and gas shipped from the Persian Gulf. Roughly twenty million barrels of oil pass through the strait each day, accounting f
