The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/04/10 at 01:00 EDT

Episode Date: April 10, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/04/10 at 01:00 EDT

When they predict we'll fall, we rise to the challenge. When they say we're not a country, we stand on guard. This land taught us to be brave and caring, to protect our values, to leave no one behind. Canada is on the line and it's time to vote as though our country depends on it. Because like never before, it does. I'm Jonathan Pedneau, co-leader of the Green Party of Canada. This election, each vote makes a difference. Authorized by the Registeredleader of the Green Party of Canada. This election, each vote makes a difference. Authorized by the Registered Agent of the Green Party of Canada.

From CBC News, the world this hour, I'm Neil Herland. U.S. President Donald Trump is backing down on his latest tariffs. A sudden 180 turn, that means a long list of countries will face much lower rates. As Katie Simpson reports, Canada and Mexico will avoid any new charges, but China is about to be hammered even harder. You have to be able to show a little flexibility. U.S. President Donald Trump defending the dramatic reversal in his trade war, confirming a 90-day pause on the country-specific tariffs, with the exception of China, which will now face a higher 125 percent tariff because it continues to retaliate.

The country-specific tariffs will be replaced for now with a 10 percent baseline tariff. It does not apply to Canada. Initially, Scott Besson, the Treasury Secretary, said does not apply to Canada. Initially Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, said it would apply to Canada. The White House later clarified that is not the case. Canada is already navigating a 25% border security tariff, though Kuzma compliant goods are exempt. There are also 25% tariffs on the auto sector, steel and aluminum, and none of that changes in this moment.

Katie Simpson, CBC News, Washington. Liberal leader Mark Carney reacted to the pause on tariffs on the platform X. He called the announcement a welcome reprieve for the global economy and said the Canadian Prime Minister will continue negotiations on a new economic and security relationship immediately following the federal election. Conservative leader Pierre Polyev criticized Carney at a speech in Brampton, Ontario tonight. Prime Minister Carney boasted that he had a, quote, productive made progress with the president. What progress? It is now the halfway point in the federal election campaign.

Mark Carney promises a liberal government will make Canada a global energy superpower in both oil and gas. As Carina Roman reports, he made his pitch to voters in Alberta. Today I'm announcing a comprehensive new approach to make Canada the world's leading energy superpower. Mark Carney says a re-elected Liberal government would use Canadian energy to displace imported energy, including from the U.S., diversify the country's energy export markets, and develop both clean and conventional energy projects.

That includes investing in critical minerals. A new Liberal government will create the First and Last Mile Fund that will connect critical mineral extraction projects to our supply chains to get them to market. And offering tax credits to increase investment and exploration. Carney repeated his promise to fast-track projects of national interest, projects agreed upon with provinces and indigenous people. Carney insists Canada can build conventional energy projects at the same time as it carries out a green energy transition. Karina Roman, CBC News, Calgary.

Palestinian officials say an Israeli strike on a residential building in Gaza City has killed at least 29 people. Chris Brown reports. Israel's attack on the Shujaiya area of Gaza City left a building flattened, with rescuers using their bare hands to dig through the concrete in Rebar in a desperate search for survivors. Some of the victims who were pulled out had been completely crushed and among them were children. There were about 20 or 30 children here were still looking for them said rescuer Fadi Abu Al Qas. Israel's military says it was targeting a senior Hamas official, but didn't provide

a name or say what he had done. Defense Minister Israel Katz said if Hamas continues its refusal and does not release hostages soon, the IDF will engage in intense fighting throughout Gaza until all the hostages are released and Hamas is defeated. Chris Brown, CBC News, London. And that is your World This Hour. For CBC News, I'm Neil Herland.