USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Rio Times · USA & Canada Intelligence Brief July 15 USA & Canada Intelligence Brief July 15 — Key Facts —Toronto shooting Two people were killed and five injured during a shooting at a salsa festival, sparking an active police manhunt. —Tariff hike President Trump raised tariffs on Canadian goods to 35% and threatens to double steel and aluminium levies to 50%. —Wildfire evacuations Manitoba declared a state of emergency as fast-moving fires forced 17,000 people from their homes. —ICE shootings ICE suspended all vehicle stops after agents fatally shot two men in Texas and Maine within six days. —Epstein files Congress approved the release of the unclassified Epstein files with near-unanimous support, sending the bill to Trump. —Canadian dollar Prime Minister Carney’s strengthened parliamen