This Morning’s Top Headlines – Aug. 7 | Morning News NOW

Global Trade Tariffs - US trading partners face tariffs averaging over 17%, the highest since 1935 [1] - Brazil faces tariffs as high as 50% [1][5] - India may face tariffs of 50% due to Russian oil purchases [2][13] - Tariffs could increase prices on everyday goods, with consumer impact felt within months if tariffs persist [2][5] - Potential price increases include coffee, orange juice, bananas, seafood, chocolate, and large appliances [8][9] - President threatens 100% tariffs on semiconductors if companies don't build them in America [12] - Markets expected the tariffs, so no crazy movement has been observed [17] US Domestic Issues - Planned meeting of administration officials regarding Jeffrey Epstein files did not occur [18][19][20][21] - Texas Democrats fled the state to stall Republican redistricting plans, leading to a bomb threat at their hotel [27][28][29][30] - An active duty US Army sergeant opened fire at Fort Stewart, wounding five soldiers [33][34][35] - United Airlines experienced a technical issue grounding flights, causing delays and cancellations [44][45] Extreme Weather Impact - Extreme weather impacted most parts of the US, including floods in the South and wildfires in the West [46][47] - Wildfires in Canada and the western US caused air quality alerts in over a dozen states [47][48][53] - Phoenix expected to reach a record 116°F [50][57] - Heat alerts are in effect for 37 million people across the plains and southwest [56]