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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will impose a 100% tariff on computer chips, likely raising the cost of electronics, autos, household appliances and other goods deemed essential for the digital age.

A Yukon First Nation says it will oppose any new mining claims on its traditional territory as it begins a regional land-use planning process with the territory's government.

WASHINGTON — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew accused a group of Republicans of throwing a "timber tantrum" and playing "political games" after they called out Canada over wildfires sending smoke billowing across the international border into their states.

Around 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants will be in a legal position to strike in less than two weeks, but the airline says it's confident there is enough runway left to reach a deal that avoids grounding numerous flights.

An Ontario labour group says it is advocating for more robust worker protections amid growing health concerns over poor air quality as wildfire smoke blankets the province with increasing frequency.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's Labour Relations Board has rejected a bid by e-commerce giant Amazon to overturn an earlier decision that awarded union certification to workers at a facility in Delta, B.C.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index soared more than 300 points on Wednesday as investors cheered Shopify's quarterly results, while U.S. markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 350.79 points at 27,920.87.

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has released its long-awaited plan to address the future transportation needs of Atlantic Canada’s largest city and the surrounding area.

MONTREAL — The RCMP say a Quebec man is facing criminal charges after allegedly making threats against critical infrastructure in online posts.

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street closed higher, led by a rally for Apple. The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 1.2%.