Digest for 11 July, 2025
US Imposes 35% Tariff on All Canadian Imports
The US administration has announced a blanket 35% tariff on all goods imported from Canada, scheduled to take effect on August 1. This significant protectionist move signals a severe escalation in trade hostilities between the two closely integrated economies. The decision is expected to disrupt North American supply chains, raise consumer prices, and likely provoke retaliatory measures from Canada, creating uncertainty in global markets and potentially impacting international trade relations far beyond North America.
Insurgents Execute Nine Punjabi Passengers in Balochistan
In Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, armed insurgents abducted and killed nine bus passengers identified as being from Punjab. The attack occurred late Thursday in the Zhob district when militants stopped two buses, checked identity cards, and executed the selected individuals. The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF), a banned separatist group, has claimed responsibility for the targeted killings, which have been condemned by Pakistani officials as an act of terrorism aimed at fueling ethnic strife.
US State Department Issues Urgent Warning Against Travel to Iran
The U.S. State Department has launched a new campaign warning its citizens, particularly dual Iranian-Americans, against any travel to Iran due to severe risks of kidnapping and wrongful detention. Officials stated that the Iranian regime does not recognize dual nationality and has a history of holding U.S. citizens on false charges. This heightened advisory follows recent military escalations and underscores the deep diplomatic rift, with the U.S. stressing it cannot provide adequate consular services in Iran.
Tesla to Open First Indian Showroom in Mumbai on July 15
Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is set to officially enter the Indian market with the launch of its first showroom in Mumbai on July 15. This long-awaited move signals a significant development for India's automotive sector and its burgeoning electric mobility ecosystem. Tesla's entry is expected to intensify competition, accelerate EV adoption, and attract further foreign investment into the country's manufacturing and technology industries, marking a major milestone for both the company and the Indian market.
CBI Coordinates Deportation of Drug Trafficking Suspect from UAE
India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully secured the deportation of Kubbawala Mustafa, a key accused in a major drug trafficking case, from the United Arab Emirates. This operation, a result of close cooperation between Indian and UAE law enforcement agencies, marks a significant victory in India's fight against international narcotics networks. The deportation underscores the strengthening security partnership between the two nations and disrupts a major channel for organized crime.