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NHL exec hopes Canadians avoid ‘unfortunate situation’ of booing US national anthem ahead of rivalry game

The USA-Canada rivalry on the ice is a longstanding one, but the rivalry appears to have gone political.

The bordering countries will take the ice Saturday night in Montreal for the 4 Nations Face-Off, the first time the two countries have played against each other in a best-on-best format since the World Cup of Hockey in 2016.

When Team USA faced Finland Thursday night in Canada, the crowd was anti-U.S., booing the American players and, later, the national anthem despite the public address announcer pleading with fans to respect both anthems.

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Team USA forward Brady Tkachuk celebrates a goal against Team Finland in the third period during a 4 Nations Face-Off game at Bell Centre. (David Kirouac/Imagn Images)

“I think it’s obviously an unfortunate situation. I don’t think anybody likes when anthems are booed or disrespected in any way, and certainly we count ourselves among that group,” Bill Daly, the NHL’s deputy commissioner, told Bloomberg’s “Business of Sports” podcast.

A rivalry is a rivalry, but tensions between Canadians and the United States are high after President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on goods imported from the north. He also said Canada could become the “51st state.”

Raptors and Senators fans also booed the “Star-Spangled Banner” earlier this month when American teams visited Toronto and Ottawa. Vancouver Canucks announcer John Shorthouse even joked that a penalty would be 2½ minutes because of the 25% tariffs.

Charlie McAvoy (25), Jake Guentzel (59), Zach Werenski (8), Auston Matthews (34) and Jack Hughes (86) of the United States stand at their blue line during the singing of the United Sates national anthem before a 4 Nations Face-Off game against Finland at Bell Centre Feb. 13, 2025, in Montreal. (Vitor Munhoz/4NFO/World Cup of Hocky via Getty Images)

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Daly said the NHL is “monitoring the situation.”

“I do think it’s ebbing a little bit,” Daly said. “Our experience just this past week in Montreal was a positive experience, with two American teams playing there. So, I hope that that will continue. Sport is a way of breaking down barriers and bringing people closer together, and we hope that this tournament can help do that, for sure.”

The puck drops at 8 p.m. A win in regulation for the U.S. will clinch a spot in next Saturday’s one-game final. There is a chance the two could play each other for the tournament title when it moves to Boston next week.

Matt Boldy (12) of the United States celebrates with Jaccob Slavin (74), Brock Faber (14), Kyle Connor (8) and J.T. Miller (10) after Boldy scored a goal during the second period of a 4 Nations Face-Off game against Finland at Bell Centre Feb. 13, 2025, in Montreal. (Andrea Cardin/4NFO/World Cup of Hockey via Getty Images)

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Canada famously beat the U.S. in the 2010 Olympic gold medal game in Vancouver with a Sidney Crosby overtime goal.

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February 15, 2025
Chinese companies shore up US-based production to avoid Trump trade crackdown

Rockwell Automation CEO Blake Moret explains how tariffs will be a ‘net positive’ for U.S. automation on ‘The Claman Countdown.’

Chinese companies are shoring up their U.S.-based production and warehouses to evade the Trump administration’s crackdown on Communist Party of China (CCP) imports.

Fashion brand Temu is pushing its locally made products after the Trump administration put an end to a lucrative trade loophole that allowed Chinese fast fashion and low-cost goods to make their way into the U.S. and evade tax enforcement.

Temu is now promoting items stored in its U.S. warehouses under its “lightning deals” section and a “local warehouse” section on its website.

The Trump administration ended an exemption known as “de minimus,” which allowed goods valued less than $800 to enter the U.S. without paying duties.

CHINA RESPONDS WITH TARIFFS ON US GOODS AFTER TRUMP’S TARIFFS ON CHINESE IMPORTS TAKE EFFECT

Fashion brand Temu is pushing its locally made products after the Trump administration cracked down on a lucrative trade loophole. (CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images/File)

The de minimus rule helped Temu offer the U.S. suspiciously low-cost goods like $5 sneakers and $6 knockoff AirPods.

Singapore-based, China-founded fast fashion brand Shein has adopted a similar strategy, and it now has a growing U.S.-based workforce of 1,500 and is increasingly relying on warehouses in California and Indiana.

This month, Shein opened a Seattle hub for U.S. fulfillment and logistics operations as it seeks to localize deliveries.

Meanwhile, Chinese quartz company Sunfat Marble and Granite put out a pro-Trump news release promising “intentions for a historic investment into America, with a commitment to create tens of thousand (sic) new American jobs, including construction of new manufacturing facilities across the heartland of the U.S., with an investment totaling $250 million.”

“With President Trump in power, we’re more excited than ever to commit to the United States,” the company said in a release seen by Fox Business.

“We understand Americans are skeptical of Chinese companies and concerned about foreign investment. It’s why we are also announcing a commitment to only hire American workers. There will be no H1-B visas. There will be no undercutting of American wages.”

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China’s CATL may look to build a plant in the U.S. (REUTERS/Jake Spring/File)

On Monday, Trump slapped 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, which came one week after Trump imposed a 10% tariff on all Chinese goods.

CATL, the world’s top battery maker, has said it will consider building a U.S. plant if Trump opens the door to Chinese investment in the American electric vehicle supply chain.

“Originally, when we wanted to invest in the U.S., the U.S. government said no,” CATL founder Robin Zeng told Reuters. “For me, I’m really open-minded.”

China’s EV and battery firms are heavily subsidized by the CCP and face some of the steepest trade restrictions due to competition and national security concerns. Chinese EV imports are slapped with a 100% tariff, an effective ban.

Trump says Xi Jinping, China’s president, knows where he stands when it comes to tariffs. (Ton Molina/Bloomberg via Getty Images/File)

It’s not clear how many of the Chinese-based efforts to build U.S.-based supply chains will be successful, and they pose a risk of furthering CCP intellectual theft by allowing such companies to do business here.

This week, Rep. Abe Hamadeh, R-Ariz., wrote a letter to the CEO of a Chinese battery company that operates in California, Stored Power Tech Technology Systems Inc., demanding to know more about its rumored links to China Shipbuilding Corp. (Fangfen), an entity controlled by the CCP. The company touts its ties to Fangfen on its LinkedIn page.

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“If these allegations are confirmed, the relationship would blatantly violate U.S. law,” said Hamadeh. “The notion of a Chinese state-controlled enterprise penetrating the U.S. battery industry, especially with potential ties to the Chinese military, is a grave threat.”

February 14, 2025
National Impotence Day 2025: From Kegel to Squats, 5 Exercises That Will Help You Avoid Erectile Dysfunction

National Impotence Day is observed every year on February 14. It aims to raise awareness about erectile dysfunction (ED), a common but often overlooked health condition affecting millions of men worldwide. Observed to encourage open discussions, this day helps reduce stigma and promotes education on the causes, treatments, and emotional impact of ED. While it is often associated with aging, impotence can result from various factors, including stress, lifestyle choices, medical conditions like diabetes and heart disease, or psychological issues. On National Impotence Day 2025, follow these five exercises that will help you avoid ED. What Causes Erectile Dysfunction in Men? Know More About Impotence.

National Impotence Day serves as a reminder that ED is a medical condition, not just a personal issue, and that effective treatments are available, ranging from lifestyle changes and medications to therapy and medical procedures. It encourages men to seek medical advice without embarrassment and promotes awareness of preventive measures, such as a healthy diet, regular exercise, and mental well-being. By fostering open conversations and providing resources, National Impotence Day helps men take control of their health and improves their quality of life. As you observe National Impotence Day 2025, here are a few exercises to that can help you with erectile dysfunction. Penis Problems: From Diabetes to Hormonal Issues, Conditions That Affect the Penis and Overall Sex Life.

1. Kegel Exercises – Strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which support erectile function by improving blood flow and helping maintain erections. To do them, contract the muscles used to stop urination, hold for a few seconds, then release.

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2. Aerobic Exercises – Activities like brisk walking, jogging, cycling, or swimming improve cardiovascular health and circulation, reducing the risk of ED. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week.

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3. Pelvic Bridges – Lie on your back with knees bent, lift your hips while tightening your pelvic floor muscles, hold for a few seconds, then lower. This strengthens core and pelvic muscles, supporting better erectile function.

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4. Squats – Squats help improve lower body strength and blood circulation, benefiting erectile health. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, lower into a squat position, then return to standing. Repeat for several reps.

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5. Yoga & Stretching – Yoga poses like the Cobra pose or Butterfly stretch improve flexibility, reduce stress, and enhance blood flow, which can help combat ED related to anxiety or poor circulation.

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Regular physical activity, combined with a healthy lifestyle, can improve overall sexual health and reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 14, 2025 07:30 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

February 14, 2025
US will be ‘flooded with jobs’ as foreign nations avoid tariffs, Trump says

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President Donald Trump said the U.S. will be “flooded with jobs” as foreign trading partners move industries to American soil to avoid tariffs.

“They can build a factory here, a plant or whatever it may be, here,” Trump said Thursday afternoon from the Oval Office. “And that includes the medical, that includes cars, that includes chips and semiconductors. That includes everything. If you build here, you have no tariffs whatsoever. And I think that’s what’s going to happen. I think our country is going to be flooded with jobs.”

Trump said U.S. consumers could see prices rise in the “short term” due to the tariffs, but that prices will lower and that industries across the board would benefit.

“And I think the farmers are going to be helped by this very much because product is being dumped into our country and our farmers are getting hurt very badly by the last administration,” Trump said. “The last administration hated our farmers, like, at a level that I’ve never seen before. I think our farmers are going to be helped. Jobs are going to be helped. But our farmers are going to be helped, our manufacturers are going to be helped.”

TRUMP SIGNS ‘RECIPROCAL’ TARIFF PLAN FOR COUNTRIES THAT TAX US GOODS

President Donald Trump said on Feb. 13, 2025, from the Oval Office that the U.S. will be “flooded with jobs” as foreign trading partners move industries to American soil to avoid tariffs. (Francis Chung/Politico/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

“And again, if somebody wants to come in, including the car companies, if they want to come in and build car plants, they’ll do it without tariffs. And therefore, prices won’t go up. There could be some short-term disturbance, but long term, it’s going to it’s going to make our country a fortune,” he added.

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Trump announced on Thursday that he will impose “fair and reciprocal” tariffs on all major U.S. trading partners.

The plan includes tapping Howard Lutnick, Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary, to produce a report on reciprocal trade relations within 180 days. Lutnik said Thursday that he will have the report ready for Trump by April 1.

The plan includes tapping Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary, to produce a report on reciprocal trade relations within 180 days. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

“On trade I have decided for purposes of fairness, that I will charge a reciprocal tariff – meaning whatever countries charge the United States of America, we will charge them no more, no less. In other words, they charge us a tax or tariff and we charge them the exact same tax or tariff. Very simple,” Trump said at the White House of the tariff plan.

President Donald Trump said U.S. consumers could see prices rise in the “short term” due to the tariffs, but that prices will lower and that industries across the board would benefit. (Getty Images)

Trump’s reciprocal tariff announcement follows him leveraging tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China earlier in February. The tariffs were created in light of “extraordinary” threats stemming from “illegal aliens and drugs, including deadly fentanyl,” according to Trump’s executive order authorizing the tariffs.

Trump’s order authorized tariffs through the new International Emergency Economic Powers Act. It included 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on imports from China. Energy resources from Canada would have a lower 10% tariff.

TRUMP IMPOSES TARIFFS ON IMPORTS FROM CANADA, MEXICO AND CHINA: ‘NATIONAL EMERGENCY’

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Feb. 1, 2025, authorizing tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China through the new International Emergency Economic Powers Act. (Donald Trump 2024 campaign)

Both Canada and Mexico agreed to concessions with Trump the day before the tariffs were set to take effect, pledging to send additional security personnel to their respective borders with the U.S. Trump agreed to pause the tariffs on the two nations for one month in light of the border security concessions.

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China, on the other hand, imposed tariffs on some U.S. imports in response to Trump’s tariffs.

Fox News Digital’s Greg Norman contributed to this report.

February 13, 2025
How to avoid a romance scam this Valentine’s Day

Trend Micro vice president of threat intelligence Jon Clay details ‘the big red flags’ associated with romance scams.

Valentine’s Day is a time for love, but unfortunately, it’s also a prime opportunity for scammers looking to prey on hopeful romantics.

Romance scams cost Americans some $1.14 billion in 2023 alone. If you’re out there looking for love – or even just a new connection – you need to be on high alert this Valentine’s Day. Scammers have gotten more sophisticated, but with the right knowledge, you can protect yourself and your finances from heartbreak.

Common Romance Scams to Watch Out For

Romance scams come in many different shapes and sizes, but the goal is always the same: to manipulate you into sending money or personal information. Here are some of the most common schemes that have popped up over the past several years.

Romance scams cost Americans some $1.14 billion in 2023 alone. (istock / iStock)

The Long-Distance Lover – This scam typically starts on dating apps or social media. The scammer pretends to be someone looking for love but claims to be working overseas (as a soldier, doctor or business person). They’ll spend weeks – or even months – building a relationship with you before suddenly needing money for an emergency, a flight home or a business investment.

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The Fake Profile – Scammers often steal photos from real people and create fake profiles to lure in their victims, especially on platforms now like Facebook that have an older audience. If the profiles seem too good to be true – it’s because they are. If their photos look like they belong in a magazine, do a reverse image search to check if they’ve been stolen from someone else.

The “I Need a Gift Card” Trick – Instead of asking for cash, some scammers request gift cards as a form of payment. This is almost an instantaneous tell. They’ll claim they need one to pay for a medical bill, a phone bill or even to for you to prove your love to them. Once you send them the gift card codes, the money is gone forever.

CreditCards.com industry analyst Ted Rossman shares tips to avoid falling for a gift card scam.

The Cryptocurrency Con – With Bitcoin crossing $100,000, more scammers are now convincing victims to “invest” in cryptocurrency. They might tell you they’ve made thousands of dollars and want to help you do the same. Once you send them money, you’ll never see it – or them – again. Some romance scammers will tell you they don’t need cash or gift cards but transfer them some cryptocurrency.

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The Sextortion Scam – If someone you meet online pushes you into sending explicit photos or videos, be wary. Scammers often use these images to blackmail victims, demanding money in exchange for keeping the content private. Once those photos are leaked on the internet, it’s very difficult to get them off.

How to Protect Yourself from a Romance Scam

Now that you know the red flags, let’s talk about how to protect yourself and your finances from these heartless criminals.

CreditCards.com industry analyst Ted Rossman shares tips to avoid falling for a gift card scam.

Be Skeptical of Online Strangers – If someone comes on too strong, too fast, it’s a red flag. Scammers will often declare their love within days or weeks, even if they’ve never met you in person. Real relationships take time to build, and no legitimate love interest will pressure you for money.

Verify Their Identity – Before getting emotionally invested, do your research. Use Google’s reverse image search to see if their profile picture appears elsewhere. If their social media seems new, has few friends, or lacks personal posts, that’s another warning sign. If you can’t find a LinkedIn profile or way to prove out that they are who they say they are, it’s super important to cut ties right away.

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Never Send Money to Someone You Haven’t Met – This is the golden rule. No matter how convincing their story is, never send money, gift cards or cryptocurrency to someone you’ve only spoken to online. Scammers rely on emotional manipulation to get you to open your wallet. If they ask, walk away.

Love should never come with a price tag, and the right person will never ask you to pay for their affection. (Reuters/Jaime Saldarriaga)

Watch for Excuses to Avoid Meeting in Person – A scammer will always have an excuse for why they can’t meet you face-to-face. This could be the No. 1 giveaway from a scammer. If someone truly loves you, why can’t they do a face-to-face meeting or even a face-to-face LIVE online meeting? Whether it’s a deployment overseas, a sudden work trip or a family emergency, they’ll keep dodging any attempts at an in-person meeting. If someone is constantly unavailable, it’s a red flag.

Report the Scam – If you suspect you’ve encountered a romance scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at reportfraud.ftc.gov. You can also notify the dating site or social media platform where you met the scammer to help prevent them from targeting others.

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Valentine’s Day Is A Time For Love

Finding love online isn’t impossible, but it does require a healthy dose of skepticism – especially around Valentine’s Day when scammers are working overtime. Trust your gut, protect your personal and financial information, and never send money to someone you haven’t met in real life. Love should never come with a price tag, and the right person will never ask you to pay for their affection.

Stay safe, stay smart and enjoy Valentine’s Day without the heartbreak!

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February 13, 2025
Super Bowl scams: What they are and how to avoid them

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joins ‘The Big Money Show’ to discuss lawmakers’ ongoing efforts to sue Ticketmaster’s parent company, Live Nation.

There are many tactics used to trick scammers during major events like the Super Bowl. Fake travel groups, counterfeit tickets and merchandise, and unauthorized hospitality packages are just some of them, according to experts.

Consumers should be cautious of advertisements seen on Google that may direct them to fraudulent websites, Patrick McCall, a security expert at McCall Risk Group Inc., told FOX Business.

“Make sure you are accessing the correct and legitimate site and check the spelling in the web bar to make sure it’s correct,” McCall said, adding that it’s important to type the URL directly into the browser rather than clicking on links from Google search results.

The company has seen ads for well-known sites like Ticketmaster and StubHub, where the spelling appears correct and everything seems legitimate, but users are redirected to a counterfeit site designed to look like the real one.

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McCall recommends that consumers use the official NFL website for information on how to buy from verified resellers and sources. They could also use the website VerifiedTicketSource.com.

For added security, he said consumers should pay for tickets with a credit card so they have protection in case they need to dispute the charge. That means avoiding payment methods such as Venmo, Cash App, cash or gift cards.

The Caesars Superdome is being prepared for Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome on Jan. 16, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images / Getty Images)

Business strategist Marva Bailer told FOX Business that the “scam trail doesn’t stop at tickets,” either.

Bad actors are already coming up with tactics to exploit the excitement surrounding the Super Bowl and that the recent snowstorm in New Orleans “has only added to the intrigue,” said Bailer.

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“Scammers often weave current events into their tactics to appear more credible. For instance, they might use ‘terms and conditions’ referencing weather-related policies, rescheduling scenarios, or enhanced security measures to create an illusion of legitimacy,” Bailer said, adding that these are fake terms “often riddled with vague language, grammatical errors or inconsistencies.”

One common way is something as miniscule as “no return” instead of the correct “no returns.”

The Caesars Superdome is being prepared for Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome on Jan. 16, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images))

“Legitimate organizations invest in professional, polished policies, so reading the fine print carefully can save you from falling into a trap,” she added.

This means before booking a flight, consumers need to look for red flags like suspicious refund policies, spelling errors and inconsistencies in contact information.

Another tactic scammers are leveraging is “targeted outreach.” Consumers may get messages saying: “You’ve been selected to win Super Bowl tickets!” or “Special fan offers just for you!” These messages often come with personalized details and even reference their recent online activity to add to the authenticity of the scam.

Consumers shouldn’t engage with unknown sources, especially if they haven’t opted into communication from those groups, according to Bailer.

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The power of artificial intelligence is also making phishing scams more convincing, IdentityIQ Chief Innovation Officer Michael Scheumack told FOX Business.

In order to trick consumers, AI-powered phishing attacks use real-time data mining to craft personalized SMS messages, emails and even live phone calls with familiar voices, according to Scheumack.

“When it comes to SMS scams and other phishing scams that take you to a fake betting or sweepstakes site, AI-powered phishing websites adapt to your browsing habits, displaying content relevant to your recent searches,” he added. This makes it even harder to distinguish legitimate sites from deceptive ones.

February 5, 2025
Trump offers way for Canada to avoid tariffs: ‘Become our Cherished 51st State’

President Donald Trump repeated his suggestion that Canada become the 51st on Sunday, noting that it would not be subjected to his incoming tariffs should the country join the U.S.

“We pay hundreds of Billions of Dollars to SUBSIDIZE Canada. Why? There is no reason,” Trump wrote on TRUTH Social. “We don’t need anything they have. We have unlimited Energy, should make our own Cars, and have more Lumber than we can ever use. Without this massive subsidy, Canada ceases to exist as a viable Country. Harsh but true!”

“Therefore, Canada should become our Cherished 51st State,” Trump added. “Much lower taxes, and far better military protection for the people of Canada – AND NO TARIFFS!”

Trump has for weeks suggested the United States should take control of Canada through economic pressure.

TRUMP IMPOSES TARIFFS ON IMPORTS FROM CANADA, MEXICO AND CHINA: ‘NATIONAL EMERGENCY’

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Citing the flow of illicit drugs across the northern border, Trump signed an order Saturday to implement a 25% tariff on goods entering the United States from Canada. The order, which takes effect Tuesday, also puts a 10% duty on energy or energy resources from Canada. The order states, “gang members, smugglers, human traffickers, and illicit drugs of all kinds have poured across our borders and into our communities,” adding that “Canada has played a central role in these challenges, including by failing to devote sufficient attention and resources or meaningfully coordinate with United States law enforcement partners to effectively stem the tide of illicit drugs.”

Trump also said he would implement tariffs of 25% on goods from Mexico, as well as 10% on imports from China due to the flow of drugs across U.S. borders.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses media members after President Donald Trump signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, in Ottawa, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum both vowed retaliation on Saturday.

“We categorically reject the White House’s slander of the Government of Mexico for having alliances with criminal organizations, as well as any intention to interfere in our territory,” Sheinbaum said, adding that she instructed her administration officials to implement “tariff and non-tariff measures in defense of Mexico’s interests.”

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a briefing at the White House, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trudeau said Canada would impose 25% tariffs on $155 billion of U.S. goods, including “immediate tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods effective Tuesday, followed by further tariffs on $125 billion worth of American products in 21 days.”

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“I don’t think we’re not at all interested in escalating, but I think that there will be a very strong demand on our government to make sure that we stand up for the deal that we have struck with the United States,” Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman told ABC News’ “This Week” on Sunday.

Danielle Wallace is a breaking news and politics reporter at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected] and on X: @danimwallace.

February 2, 2025
Here’s why pardoned Jan. 6 rioters almost certainly will avoid state prosecution

The ordeal may not be over for some of the more than 1,500 Jan. 6 criminal defendants granted clemency by President Donald Trump, as certain prosecutors are currently investigating whether some of the individuals — particularly those alleged to have committed violent crimes — could be charged at the state or local level.

That loophole was floated by Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, who told CNN that his office was looking into the possibility of bringing state election- or conspiracy-related charges against some of the Pennsylvania residents who were pardoned or saw their prison sentences commuted during the first week of the Trump presidency.

Krasner’s office could theoretically take action against the more than 100 Pennsylvania residents who received full pardons or sentence commutations, including a Philadelphia-based Proud Boys leader who was sentenced to 15 years in prison on charges of seditious conspiracy and another Pittsburgh-area man sentenced to 14 years in prison for indiscriminately spraying pepper spray at police officers, throwing a folding chair at officers and wielding a large wooden “tire thumper,” according to the Justice Department.

Krasner declined to detail further how, or if, his office will move on the state charges, and his office did not respond to several requests for comment from Fox News Digital.

However, Krasner maintained that in his view, “there is a path” for charging Jan. 6 individuals — and not just those living in the Keystone State.

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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner maintains that in his view, “there is a path” for charging individuals for crimes connected with Jan. 6, 2021. (Matt Rourke/The Associated Press )

Trump’s decision to sign a sweeping act of clemency freed more than 1,500 individuals that were charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol breach. More than 100 police officers were injured, according to officials, and the incident ultimately sparked the largest FBI investigation in the bureau’s history.

“In many cases, it will be possible to go after people who have been federally pardoned,” Krasner told CNN Thursday.

“The focus for most state prosecutors should be what occurred within their jurisdiction,” he said. “Texting, phone calls, emails, reservations for transportation or hotels. Conspiratorial activity could give rise to a local charge — meaning a state charge — of criminal conspiracy.”

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President Donald Trump, right, signs pardons for Jan. 6 defendants in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025. (Carlos Barria/Reuters)

Legal hurdles, “double jeopardy” concerns

Still, that is not to say that the strategy is without significant hurdles.

Former prosecutors told Fox News Digital that those looking to bring state charges against Jan. 6 rioters will almost certainly find themselves mired in a complex legal minefield.

The difficulty of securing state convictions has nothing to do with the seriousness of the crimes committed by the Jan. 6 rioters — which range from charges of seditious conspiracy and conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding to assault and assault against police officers — but rather, jurisdictional issues and wide double jeopardy protections.

Here, the facts are especially complex, since both Washington, D.C., and U.S. Capitol grounds fall under federal court jurisdiction, former U.S. prosecutor Andrew McCarthy explained in a Thursday message to Fox News Digital.

This means any conspiracy to commit a crime would inherently be at the federal level — a complex catch-22 that would be difficult for state prosecutors to isolate in court.

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Pro-Trump protesters clash with police at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. President Donald Trump used his first day in office in 2025 to issue a sweeping clemency grant to more than 1,500 individuals charged in connection with the riots. (Shannon Stapleton/Reuters)

State prosecutors also have a very narrow scope in trying to prove new criminal action.

That is because they must do so while respecting the broad double jeopardy protections included in the U.S. Constitution, which prevent individuals from being tried for the same case twice. It also is taken to mean that they cannot be tried twice for the same conduct.

In fact, for state prosecutors to bring charges against an individual, they must prove successive actions are focused on remedying a “very different kind of harm or evil” than the federal charges, and it is unclear whether states will be able to meet that burden of proof.

McCarthy and other lawyers pointed to the 2019 decision by a New York judge who cited the double jeopardy clause as the rationale for tossing a 16-count indictment state prosecutors brought against Paul Manafort, Trump’s former campaign chairman, ruling that the conduct was not sufficiently different.

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Pro-Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol following a rally with President Donald Trump on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

It is unclear how, or if, any charges brought by state prosecutors could satisfy the test of proving a “very different kind of harm or evil” — but Krasner, a self-proclaimed Democrat who has spent more than 20 years as a prosecutor, said he believes so.

He is not the only one sharing that sentiment. One partner at the Democrat-aligned Elias Law Group told Fox News Digital in an emailed statement Friday that it is their belief that “any individuals who committed crimes that day should be held accountable.”

“If any of the rioters may have violated state laws, it is up to state and local law enforcement officials to review the facts and bring charges as appropriate,” the attorney said. “The rule of law must be upheld, regardless of President Trump’s political incentives.”

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Republicans were forced to toe a delicate line in the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s pardons — facing tough questions as to what the clemency orders meant for a party that has long been seen as one that “backs the blue.” (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters, Pool)

Meanwhile, Republicans were forced to toe a delicate line in the aftermath of Trump’s pardons — facing tough questions as to what the clemency orders meant for a party that has long been seen as one that “backs the blue” and supports police officer protections.

Vice President JD Vance used an interview on CBS News on Sunday to accuse former Attorney General Merrick Garland of applying “double standards in how sentences were applied to the J6 protesters, versus other groups,” in an attempt to soften his earlier remarks.

Vance, a former U.S. senator, previously told Fox News that Jan. 6 participants who committed violence “obviously” should not be pardoned.

Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters Wednesday “the president has made his decision.” “I don’t second-guess those,” Johnson said.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Ala., told reporters that she was “disappointed to see” the decision to pardon violent offenders, including those who were convicted of violence against police officers. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images )

Others were more direct in their criticism.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Ala., told reporters that she was “disappointed to see” the decision to pardon violent offenders, including those who were convicted of violence against police officers.

“I do fear the message that is sent to these great men and women that stood by us,” she said.

This was echoed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., who told reporters the pardons were “deeply un-American.”

“Let’s be clear, President Trump didn’t just pardon protesters,” Schumer said. “He pardoned individuals convicted of assaulting police officers. He pardoned individuals convicted of seditious conspiracy. And he pardoned those who attempted to undermine our democracy.”

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More than 200 people were in the custody of the federal Bureau of Prison system prior to Trump’s pardon. By Tuesday morning, all of them had been released, officials told The Associated Press.

Ed Martin, a defense attorney who represented three men charged in the Jan. 6 riots, was recently appointed as the acting U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.

Martin filed a motion Friday to remove all remaining conditions imposed on commuted Jan. 6 defendants, including restrictions that barred certain individuals from entering Washington, D.C., or the U.S. Capitol building.

Breanne Deppisch is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital covering the 2024 election and other national news.

January 27, 2025