Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Tuesday

Here's a look at what's happening with COVID-19 around the world.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/coronavirus-covid19-world-tuesday-june23-1.5623253?cmp=rss

U.S. plans to slap tariffs on aluminum imports from Canada, Bloomberg report says

The United States is planning to re-impose tariffs on aluminum imports from Canada, Bloomberg reported late on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/tariffs-aluminum-u-s-canada-trade-1.5623245?cmp=rss

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she won't select judges for national security cases

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she will not select judges to preside over cases brought under the city's new security law, an apparent attempt to assuage concerns about the controversial legislation.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/hong-kong-security-law-1.5623236?cmp=rss

Trump administration extends work visa ban, creating uncertainty for Canadians

The Trump administration said Monday that it is extending a ban on green cards issued outside the United States until the end of the year and adding many temporary work visas to the freeze, tossing a cloud of uncertainty over thousands of Canadians, including cross-border workers and their families.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-visa-green-card-canada-1.5622918?cmp=rss

Seattle to dismantle 'Capitol Hill Occupied Protest' zone, says mayor

Faced with growing pressure to crack down on an "occupied" protest zone following two weekend shootings, Seattle's mayor said Monday that officials will move to wind down the blocks-long span of city streets.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/seattle-capitol-hill-occupied-protest-zone-dismantle-mayor-chop-1.5623081?cmp=rss