Good evening. Here's the latest at the end of Friday.
Trump plans steep tariffs on Canada, Mexico and ChinaPresident Trump is set to impose tariffs on imports from America's three largest trading partners: Goods from Mexico and Canada will be subject to 25 percent tariffs and those from China will be hit by a 10 percent fee. The White House said that the tariffs will go into effect tomorrow. The president, who on the campaign trail described tariff as "the most beautiful word in the dictionary," has made clear that he intends to use the powerful economic tool to advance his domestic political goals. The planned tariffs are, in large part, an effort to pressure Mexico, China and Canada to accept deportees and help stop the flow of migrants and drugs into the country. The tariffs will immediately raise costs for the importers who bring products across the border, including oil and gas. That could incentivize more U.S. manufacturing. But it could also disrupt supply chains and lead to product shortages. In the longer run, companies could pass the cost on to American consumers, raising prices and slowing the economy. All three governments have promised to answer Trump's levies with tariffs of their own on U.S. exports, including Florida orange juice, Tennessee whiskey and Kentucky peanut butter. For more: My colleagues broke down what tariffs could mean for each country.
Clues from the D.C. crash renewed safety fearsDivers have recovered at least 41 bodies from Washington's Potomac River after a midair collision on Wednesday between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter killed 67 people. Federal officials said today that they had closed the flight path to helicopters. Early indications show that there were several failures in aviation safety systems. Experts had for years warned about an alarming pattern of lapses. On Wednesday night, the helicopter was flying outside its approved flight path, and the American Airlines pilots most likely did not see it as they turned toward the runway. Here's what we know about the victims, including Cory Haynos, a teenage figure skater who amazed onlookers with a triple axel during a training session just before boarding the flight.
Trump officials told federal workers to find better jobsThe Office of Personnel Management sent out a mass email to federal workers last night encouraging them to "move from lower productivity jobs in the public sector to higher productivity jobs in the private sector." The email reiterated an offer of eight months of continued pay to workers who agreed by Feb. 6 to leave their jobs. It also said they should "absolutely" take another job while still on the federal payroll, which may not be legal. At the F.B.I., the Trump administration plans to examine scores of agents involved in investigations tied to the president and his supporters, setting up a potential purge of the bureau's leaders as well as rank-and-file agents.
Hamas said it would free an American hostageHamas announced today the names of three hostages whom it planned to release this weekend as part of its cease-fire with Israel. Among them is Keith Siegel, 65, an American citizen who was taken captive on Oct. 7, 2023, from his home in Kfar Aza, a kibbutz close to the Gaza border. Yarden Bibas, 35, is also set to be released, but the fate of his wife and children, who were also taken hostage, is unknown. More top news
Will Beyoncé or Chappell Roan win big at the Grammys?There is no bigger prize at the Grammy Awards than album of the year. This Sunday, Beyoncé is looking to win for the first time on her fifth nomination. But she is competing against last year's breakout sensation Chappell Roan, the "Espresso" singer Sabrina Carpenter, the award-show darling Billie Eilish and, perhaps the biggest start of them all, Taylor Swift. For a full breakdown of the biggest categories, and what to expect from each of them, I recommend listening to my colleagues Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli on "Popcast."
Rebecca Yarros is dominating the best-seller listRebecca Yarros's "Onyx Storm" was by far the most successful book of January. The novel, which blends romance into a fantasy world of dragon riders, was the third volume in a planned five-book series. It sold more than 2.7 million copies in its first week, making it the fastest-selling adult novel in 20 years. Yarros's series, which began in 2023, now occupies all three of the top spots on The Times's hardcover best-seller list — a rare feat.
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The secret to New York cheesecake: PhiladelphiaBefore cheesecake was a dreamily smooth New York City staple, German immigrants made a version with cottage cheese. Then, in 1872, a dairyman in Chester, N.Y., began making something he called cream cheese. He named his creation after Philadelphia, hoping to link it to the city's reputation for superior dairy. By the 1930s, many Jewish bakers and deli owners had gone all-in on Philadelphia-brand cream cheese. And the rest, as they say, is history. Have a luscious weekend. Thanks for reading. I'll be back on Monday. — Matthew Eli Cohen was our photo editor today. We welcome your feedback. Write to us at evening@nytimes.com.
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