With incoming tariffs scheduled to go into effect on March 4, political and business leaders in Utah are looking for ways to minimize the impacts.

The 4 Nations Face-Off replaced the NHL All-Star Game and events that usually take place in mid-February. Fewer than 1.4 million people watched the 2024 All-Star Game, by the way. It also acted as a primer for the 2026 Milan Olympics, which open on Feb. 6.

China and Canada hit back swiftly after Trump's sweeping trade tariffs took effect at midnight U.S. time Tuesday, escalating fears of a global trade war. International markets, meanwhile, continued to slide amid growing uncertainty.

Tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China will be imposed starting March 4, Trump said on Truth Social Thursday. Two Utah congressional leaders hope the U.S. can strike a deal with both nations ahead of the fast-approaching deadline.

The result was the culmination of a midseason tournament that featured stars from Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States — and a surprisingly political atmosphere.

President Donald Trump called the U.S. men's national ice hockey team before its championship game against Canada.

A man from Utah was found dead in his car along I-15 in Idaho on Feb. 28, 2025. Officials are investigating it as a homicide.