tariffs

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.

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.

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.

Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery

By Associated Press

Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked his ally U.S. President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs to help the South American nation recover from a powerful earthquake that killed at least 289 people.

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.

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.

Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery

By Associated Press

De la Espriella took office earlier this month just days before the 7.4 magnitude quake struck.

Trump White House says it's losing $19B-$26 billion a year in revenue as countries dodge tariffs

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

The report specifically highlights that China responded to new tariffs in 2018 by sending their goods to other nations ranging from Mexico to Malaysia for packaging and limited assembly — a practice known as transshipping.

Carney says U.S. trade talks are 'nasty' after Trump criticizes Canada's leadership

By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

Carney said Canada remained engaged in the negotiations despite Trump’s comments, describing the talks as a fight to protect Canadian workers and businesses.

25 states sue over Trump administration's latest tariffs, citing Supreme Court ruling

By Paul Wiseman, Mae Anderson, Associated Press

The United States last month imposed double-digit tariffs on 59 countries and the European Union, charging that they had not done enough to crack down on imports produced by forced labor.