On "LA Times Today": Tensions are rising with Canada after President Donald Trump's threats to impose steep tariffs. We look at how Canada is retaliating.

Plus, Los Angeles' fire hydrants ran dry during the Palisades Fire. Now, an engineer who lost his home has a low-cost fix: He says “water trees” are the answer.

And finally, accordion player Rio Navarro represented the U.S. on the world’s largest stage. We have his inspiring story of perseverance.