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New U.S. tariff threat; Trump sleeping questions; Turmoil at CBS News
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- Jun 4, 2026
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Summary
The U.S. announces a new tariff threat against Canada. Mackenzie Gray explains why, and what the White House claims dozens of countries, including Canada, are failing to do. Touria Izri explains why the federal government wants the CRTC to review a decision to force American streaming giants to pay more for Canadian content. Ben O'Hara-Byrne reports on Ottawa's new support for the forest industry. Jackson Proskow reports on the intensifying attacks in the Middle East, while negotiations to stop the war go nowhere. Dawna Friesen tells you about a U.S. Congressional committee hearing where Secretary of State Marco Rubio was grilled about President Donald Trump dozing off during important meetings. Eric Sorensen looks at the growing turmoil at CBS News. It just fired veteran journalist Scott Pelley after he had some scathing words for his bosses, as fears grow about corporate and government influence infiltrating the network's highly respected newsmagazine "60 Minutes." Redmond Shannon reports on the outrage, and accusations of racism and two-tier policing after a British teenager was arrested while he was dying. Plus, high-tech help: Sarah MacDonald visits the Vancouver hospital using robots to prepare chemotherapy for cancer patients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices