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--:-- Host (John Bickley): Trump ups the ante on Canadian tariffs. Russia and Ukraine trade blows as negotiations begin, and the NIH cuts research funding on vaccine hesitancy. I'm Daily Wire editor-in-chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Tuesday, March 11th, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update.
--:-- Host (John Bickley): Canada is backing down after President Trump hit them with another hefty tariff on steel and aluminum. Daily Wire deputy managing editor Tim Rice has more.
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--:-- Tim Rice: Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the province is suspending its 25% surcharge on electricity exports to New York, Michigan, and Minnesota. The move follows Trump hitting Canada with another 25% tariff on steel and aluminum in retaliation. Ford says he had a productive conversation with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and will travel to Washington Thursday to discuss a renewed USMCA trade deal. President Trump also demanded the removal of Canada's 250 to 390% tariff on American dairy and warned he would impose major auto tariffs on April 2nd if changes weren't made.
--:-- Host (John Bickley): The move from Trump also follows Canada's new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, taking several shots at the president tariffs calling them unjustified. White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt gave the following response to that today.
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--:-- Caroline Levitt: The president is again responding to the fact that Canada has been ripping off the United States of America and hardworking Americans for decades. If you look at the rates of tariffs across the board that Canadians have been imposing on the American people and our workers here, it is egregious. In fact, I have a handy dandy chart here that shows not just Canada, but the rate of tariffs across the board. If you look at Canada, since you brought it up, American cheese and butter, nearly 300% tariff. You look at India, 150% tariff on American alcohol. You think that's helping Kentucky bourbon be exported into India? I don't think so.
--:-- Host (John Bickley): Ukraine and the U.S. have agreed to a ceasefire deal. It came just hours after negotiations began and an overnight drone attack on Moscow. Daily Wire senior editor Cabot Phillips has the details.
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--:-- Cabot Phillips: The massive drone attack killed at least two people and injured 18. Russian officials reported downing over 240 of the drones nationwide. Moscow's mayor called it the biggest assault on the capital since the war began, forced all four international airports to halt operations after railway tracks and buildings were reportedly damaged. The display of force by Ukraine took place hours before Kiev's delegation was set to meet U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Saudi Arabia, to push a proposed air truce.
--:-- Host (John Bickley): A British man has been arrested for his alleged connection to a massive tanker collision off the coast of the UK in the North Sea. The UK's maritime minister, Michael Caine, says it's unlikely foul play had anything to do with it.
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--:-- Michael Caine: We are in contact through the MCA with our American and Portuguese counterparts and liaised with that. In terms of the counter measures that he mentioned the MCA is standing by with marine and aerial counterpollution measures and will use them at the necessary time But the immediate concern is to put out the fire on the Salong. The Portuguese tanker smashed into a tanker carrying jet fuel for the U.S. military, causing it to spill fuel. With the Portuguese tanker now expected to sink, authorities are monitoring for spills near major fishing grounds and seabird colonies.
--:-- Host (John Bickley): Investigations led by both Both countries are underway. One crew member is presumed dead, while 36 were rescued. A former California congresswoman has thrown her hat into the ring to succeed Gavin Newsom as the state's governor. Katie Porter, known for her extreme progressive stances, emphasized the need for major change in her campaign announcement.
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--:-- Katie Porter: What California needs now is a little bit of hope and a whole lot of grit. Fresh blood and new ideas. And leaders with the backbone to fight for what's right. That's why I'm running for governor.
--:-- Host (John Bickley): But if Kamala Harris, who's still considering a bid, runs, Porter will reportedly bow out. The California primary is set for June 2026, with the top two candidates advancing to the general election regardless of party.
--:-- Host (John Bickley): A growing number of Angelenos rate L.A. Mayor Karen Bass's job performance as poor. According to a new poll from UC Berkeley, over 40% say she handled the devastating wildfires poorly, while just 19% said she did a good job. The Palisades and Eden fires killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes. With a re-election bid coming up in 2026, Bass now faces mounting scrutiny and calls for a recall have already begun. Meanwhile, former opponent Rick Caruso is considering throwing his hat in the ring.
--:-- Host (John Bickley): The National Institutes of Health will no longer spend money to find out why Americans are hesitant to take vaccines. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo explains.
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--:-- Amanda Prestigiacomo: The NIH is terminating or scaling back more than 40 grants aimed at understanding vaccine hesitancy and boosting acceptance. The Washington Post reports that the decision follows a directive that such research no longer aligns with NIH funding priorities. The Health and Human Services Agency is now run by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., though it's not clear if he issued the order. NIH and HHS have yet to comment on the funding cut. The news follows Kennedy directing the CDC to study any possible link between vaccines and autism.
--:-- Host (John Bickley): And Crow Life diaper company Every Life has launched a nationwide prayer campaign for couples struggling to have children. It's called Praying for More Babies in 2025. The initiative invites married couples having difficulty conceiving to sign up for personalized prayer support from faith leaders and communities. Several notable names including Lila Rose, Charlie Kirk, Bethany Hamilton, and Duck Dynasty's Robertson family have all backed the campaign.
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--:-- Sarah Gable Seifert: We blew it up on a massive billboard in the middle of New York City with a powerful yet profound message underneath that said, make more babies. And this thing went viral. We had the opportunity to share about the need for more children in this world, not less. And the fact that so many young people today are believing in this overpopulation control ideology that is causing them to not want to pursue marriage or having kids and even seeing children as a threat to the world or an inconvenience and a burden. And we wanted to send a countercultural message that children are actually the greatest gifts of all.
--:-- Host (John Bickley): All right, those are your drive home updates this afternoon. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com. And in case you missed it this morning, we covered some major stories, including the massive slim down of USAID, the apprehension of a Columbia University protest leader, and the debate on sanctuary cities heating up again. Thanks for tuning in. We'll be back tomorrow morning with another full edition of Morning Wire.
