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The United States has imposed tariffs on Canadian exports following the failure of trade negotiations, which President Donald Trump described as unreasonable. The tariffs, effective from Saturday, apply to various Canadian goods including hockey sticks and tongue depressors. Trump had previously indicated that a deal was close, but last-minute demands from the US side derailed the discussions. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of US products, including steel and dairy items. The trade conflict has resulted in rising prices for US consumers, particularly affecting products reliant on Canadian raw materials. Trump expressed frustration over Canada’s retaliation, suggesting a potential name change for Lake Ontario to Lake America, and labeled Canadian negotiators as "clowns." Meanwhile, JD Vance, a Republican representative, criticized Canada and China’s trade policies during a rally in Maine.

A flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border has left 33 British citizens, including a 13-year-old girl, among over 400 travelers unaccounted for. The flood occurred on Wednesday at around 8:30 am local time, affecting a tour group managed by Alpine Eco Trek. The group was crossing into Tibet when the disaster struck, and four Nepali tour guides are also missing. Kumar Adhikari, the manager of Alpine Eco Trek, expressed deep concern for the missing individuals, stating that communication was lost shortly after the flood began. The Nepalese police reported that 157 bodies have been recovered, with over 40 individuals injured. The flooding was triggered by a wall of mud and rock that collapsed into the river, causing significant destruction in Nepal and leaving officials in Tibet fearing major casualties. Local authorities have advised tourists in the affected areas to exercise caution and seek higher ground. The UK’s foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, expressed his deep concern over the situation.