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US robot makers hope to beat China in humanoid race. Tariffs could affect their ambitions

US robot makers hope to beat China in humanoid race. Tariffs could affect their ambitions

BOSTON (AP) — Tariffs weren't on the agenda of this week's Robotics Summit, where thousands of tech industry workers mingled with humanoid and other robot varieties and talked about how to build and sell a new generation of increasingly autonomous ma
In the news today: Carney to hold first press conference since election

In the news today: Carney to hold first press conference since election

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Submarine designers in СÀ¶ÊÓÆµicut say they'll strike on May 18 if contract deal isn't reached

Submarine designers in СÀ¶ÊÓÆµicut say they'll strike on May 18 if contract deal isn't reached

GROTON, Conn. (AP) — About 2,500 workers at Electric Boat shipyard in СÀ¶ÊÓÆµicut plan to strike on May 18 if a tentative contract agreement is not reached with the submarine builder, the union president announced during a rally Thursday.
Canadian automobile parts won't be hit with Trump's tariffs

Canadian automobile parts won't be hit with Trump's tariffs

WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance released on Thursday said automobile parts compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade will not be hit with President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Quebec raises doubts about electrification as it refuses to reinvest in Lion Electric

Quebec raises doubts about electrification as it refuses to reinvest in Lion Electric

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it is rethinking the pace of its plan to electrify the transportation sector and will not pump any more public money into vehicle maker Lion Electric.
Tariff turmoil prompts cloudy forecasts from General Motors, Harley-Davidson for the year ahead

Tariff turmoil prompts cloudy forecasts from General Motors, Harley-Davidson for the year ahead

NEW YORK (AP) — Uncertainty continues to hang over the latest round of financial results and forecasts for companies both big and small as they try to navigate a global trade system severely shaken by a shift in U.S. policy .
The Latest: President Donald Trump holds Cabinet meeting

The Latest: President Donald Trump holds Cabinet meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump is convening a meeting of his Cabinet. He began by touting his record on immigration and the economy on his first 100 days.
US inflation cools, consumer step up spending, as Americans brace for tariff impact

US inflation cools, consumer step up spending, as Americans brace for tariff impact

WASHINGTON (AP) — A closely watched inflation gauge cooled last month in a sign that prices were steadily easing before most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs were implemented .
Automakers focus on the global market, chide the US over tariffs at Shanghai's auto show

Automakers focus on the global market, chide the US over tariffs at Shanghai's auto show

SHANGHAI (AP) — Booths of big Chinese, German and Japanese automakers were bustling at Shanghai’s auto show this week as the industry kept its focus on a wider global market not subject to steep U.S. tariffs on imports of cars and auto parts.

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Trump marks his first 100 days in office in campaign mode, focused on grudges and grievances WARREN, Mich.