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
Aug 24 Trump issues new threats to Canada as trade war escalates By Associated Press "Canada has been ripping off the United States of America for years," Trump posted on social media Monday morning. Continue reading
Aug 24 Canada should be ready to cut electricity, critical minerals, Ontario's premier says By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Ford said "everything is on the table" if the dispute worsens, including cutting off electricity and critical minerals from Ontario. Continue reading
Aug 24 Ontario's premier says Reagan would be 'throwing up' over Trump's tariffs By Associated Press Ford said “everything is on the table” after Prime Minister Mark Carney walked away from trade talks late Friday. Continue reading
Aug 23 Carney warned about economic coercion. Now Trump is testing the Canadian prime minister By Rob Gillies, Associated Press For Carney, the showdown is the clearest test yet of his argument that middle powers must stand up to economic pressure from great powers such as the United States and China, even when it comes at a cost. Continue reading
Aug 22 What to know about Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods that just went into effect By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press The new levies are expected to affect about 5% of Canada's annual exports to the U.S., roughly $20 billion in goods ranging from hockey sticks to agricultural products. Continue reading
Aug 22 U.S. and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread By Paul Wiseman, Rob Gillies, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s import taxes will hit about 5% of what Canada ships to the United States every year, including products ranging from hockey sticks to tongue depressors. Continue reading
Aug 20 Quebec's premier says Canada-U.S. trade talks are 'far from over' By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Premier Christine Fréchette demanded more information from Prime Minister Mark Carney before deciding whether an emerging agreement adequately protects Quebec’s dairy and forestry sectors. Continue reading
Aug 19 Trump says U.S. and Canada reached last-minute deal to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports By Paul Wiseman, Rob Gillies, Associated Press The announcement, which Trump made on his social media platform, buys time for more negotiations and avoids, for now, another strain in already tense relations between the historic allies. Continue reading
Aug 18 U.S. and Canada hold last-minute negotiations to prevent Trump's 50% tariffs By Paul Wiseman, Rob Gillies, Associated Press If no deal is reached, Trump has threatened to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, ranging from hockey sticks to tongue depressors. Continue reading