World Aug 30 Ontario premier answers Trump's 'Lake America' with giant 'Lake Ontario' sign By Rob Gillies, Associated Press
Politics Aug 29 Untested in court, Trump's new tariffs on Canada raise legal questions The president’s Section 338 tariff authority has never been used, let alone tested in court. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Politics Aug 27 WATCH: Trump signs order changing Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' The president signed an executive order directing the Interior Department to update the lake's name in the U.S. geographic naming service. Trump cannot force Canada to follow his preferred naming convention, however. By Michelle L. Price, Will Weissert, Associated Press
World Aug 25 Watch 3:34 Canada retaliates with tariffs against U.S. as relations deteriorate Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs against the United States as the two neighbors slide toward an all-out trade war. The tariffs will hit a range of U.S. products, from industrial goods to everyday items. At the same time, President Trump is… By William Brangham, Daniel Okay
World Aug 25 Watch 7:54 Canadian trade minister says reaching deal with U.S. in best interest for both countries To discuss the trade war and deteriorating relations between the U.S. and Canada, Geoff Bennett spoke with Canadian trade representative Dominic LeBlanc, a central figure in negotiations with the United States. By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant
Aug 25 WATCH: Rollins defends Trump's trade war with Canada while acknowledging 'concern' from farmers By Associated Press Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins acknowledged American farmers’ concerns over the escalating trade war with Canada Tuesday but insisted the United States will come out on top. Continue reading
Aug 25 How Trump's trade war with Canada could rattle states with key Senate races By Bill Barrow, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach, threatening Republican efforts to address voters' economic concerns in a year when control of the U.S. Senate hinges on states along the border between the United… Continue reading
Aug 25 WATCH: Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Canada struck back at the United States on Tuesday with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of American goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment, as the trade war between the once-friendly neighbors escalated sharply. Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 7:14 The potential economic fallout of Trump's trade war with Canada By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant The trade war between the U.S. and Canada is intensifying after negotiations broke down over the weekend. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country had been preparing for a fundamental shift in its relationship with the U.S., which it… Continue watching
Aug 24 Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against U.S. on Tuesday, official tells AP By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday, an official familiar with the plans told The Associated Press, escalating a trade fight that has sharply worsened since negotiations with the Trump administration collapsed. Continue reading