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On August 20th, the Trump administration took further steps to restrict immigrants eligibility for reimbursable portions of four tax credits designed to help students, workers, and families. According to the proposed rules released Wednesday, only U.S. citizens and certain aliens, including lawful permanent residents, asylum seekers, and refugees, would be eligible for reimbursable portions of tax credits for children, students, adoptive parents, and low- to middle-income workers. U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessenter stated in a statement, “Under President Trump’s leadership, the days of undocumented immigrants receiving taxpayer-funded benefits are over. Federal law is clear, and the Treasury is enforcing it.” The proposed restrictions would not only cover immigrants illegally staying in the U.S. but also some legally authorized immigrants working in the country. The Treasury estimates the proposal could save between $700 million and $2.6 billion annually.Canadian Trade Minister LeBlanc: Trade agreement negotiations with the United States are still ongoing.Canadian Prime Minister Carney: Canada is moving toward a trade agreement with the United States, and significant progress has been made in the negotiations.August 20th - As of July 22nd, France has experienced two consecutive heat waves, during which more than 7,000 excess deaths have been recorded. Meanwhile, the country, which experienced its hottest July in over a century, has also seen its industry and public health services severely impacted. The French Public Health Agency stated in a statement on Wednesday that at least 5,764 excess deaths were recorded between June 17th and July 2nd, and another 1,243 between July 3rd and 22nd. During the second heat wave, people aged 75 and over accounted for three-quarters of the deaths. This summers record-breaking heatwave sweeping Western Europe has placed immense pressure on public health services, triggered devastating wildfires, and disrupted numerous sectors, from transportation to food and energy production. July this year became the hottest month on record in France since temperatures began in 1900. Earlier this month, a French government minister stated that the heatwave could cause France economic losses of up to €15 billion ($17.5 billion).Israel Defense Forces: Four Hamas militant commanders were killed in an airstrike in the Gaza Strip.
