Between January and June 2026, Mexican exports to Canada totaled 12,258 million dollars, a 20.2% increase compared to 10,200 million dollars in the same period of 2025, according to the Bank of Mexico. ^[1] Between 2020 and 2025, older adults outnumbered children aged 5 and younger for the first time in recorded history. ^[2] The U.S. Census Bureau's An Aging World: 2025 report projects that people aged 65 and older will account for nearly 20% of the global population by 2060. ^[3] Elsie Eiler, 84, serves as the mayor, clerk, treasurer, and librarian for Monowi. ^[4] Monowi, Nebraska, is the only incorporated town in the United States with a population of one, according to Census information cited in the source. ^[5] In July 2026, the Trump administration announced 50% tariffs on Canadian products, accusing Ottawa of discriminating against US vehicles, alcoholic beverages, and dairy products. ^[6] In March 2025, Canada imposed 25% tariffs on US goods including steel, aluminum, tools, computers, servers, and monitors, while excluding goods of Mexican origin. ^[7] On August 21, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended trade negotiations after the US modified its conditions at the last minute, stating the new terms were unjust and economically nonsensical. ^[8] Japan had the world's oldest population in 2025, with 29.7% aged 65 and older, while South Korea is expected to take the lead by 2060 with older adults representing about 41% of its population. ^[9] The share of people aged 65 and older is projected to rise from 10.5% in 2025 to 19.6% in 2060. ^[10] Elsie Eiler owns and operates the town's tavern, where she pours drinks, cooks food, and keeps the books. ^[11]