This article compiles several recent updates concerning U.S. political and economic affairs.
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett characterized negotiations with Canada as "difficult to negotiate." Separately, Ontario Premier Doug Ford reinforced his criticism of tariffs, responding to Donald Trump's termination of trade discussions with Canada.
In legal news, a federal judge in Virginia tentatively scheduled January 26, 2026, as the trial date for a bank fraud case involving New York Attorney General Letitia James, who also made her initial appearance in federal court related to this matter.
Additionally, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that an October inflation report is "likely" to be unavailable due to the ongoing government shutdown.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/oct/24/donald-trump-trade-negotiations-canada-mark-carney-terminated-tariff-letitia-james-new-york-us-politics-live-news