News· Canada's top four party leaders will face off Thursday night in a final English-language debate ahead of the April 28 election, Global News reports. The showdown follows a heated French-language debate where Liberal leader Mark Carney, currently leading in polls, took fire from rivals over pipelines, trade, and economic policy.
News· President Trump said he could swiftly remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he chose to, calling him 'too late' on rate cuts and accusing him of 'playing politics,' The Hill reports. The remarks challenge Powell's legal protections and risk deepening tensions with financial markets already shaken by Trump's tariff-driven economic policies.
News· Despite raising tariffs on Chinese imports to a record 245%, President Trump said there's 'no rush' and vowed the U.S. 'will have a deal with China,' The Street reports. Beijing has responded with its own tariff hikes and stalled negotiations, deepening the economic standoff.
News· A federal judge ruled Thursday that Google illegally used its dominance in digital advertising by linking its ad server with its ad exchange, WSJ reports. The court will now begin weighing possible remedies to address the tech giant's monopoly power.
News· The RBC Heritage kicks off in South Carolina on Thursday with a $20 million purse and no cut, the Florida Times-Union reports. The winner will earn $3.6 million at this signature PGA Tour event, and all 72 players finishing 72 holes will receive a payout.
News· Billionaire investor Ray Dalio says he fears a breakdown of the global monetary system that could be 'worse than a recession,' citing Trump's tariffs and rising U.S. debt, CNBC reports. Dalio urged policymakers to reduce the deficit and avoid escalating international conflict to prevent a historic economic shock.