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
World Aug 23 Carney warned about economic coercion. Now Trump is testing the Canadian prime minister 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. By Rob Gillies, Associated Press
Economy Aug 22 What to know about Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods that just went into effect 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. By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press
World Aug 22 U.S. and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread 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. By Paul Wiseman, Rob Gillies, Associated Press
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 07 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. Continue reading
Jul 24 New U.S. tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners By Elaine Kurtenbach, Chan Ho-him, Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump's latest set of tariffs drew objections Friday from America's trading partners including China and Japan, with Australia's trade minister slamming them as “completely unjustified.”… Continue reading
Jul 22 WATCH: U.S. trade chief Jamieson Greer testifies on Trump's agenda after latest tariffs By Jim Morris, Associated Press Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that he and Donald Trump have agreed to intensify negotiations on a trade agreement between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico a day after the U.S. president announced 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods. Continue reading
Jul 01 U.S., Canada and Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Tourists from Chattanooga check into beach resorts in Cancun. Canadian auto parts feed factories in the American Midwest — and vice versa. Happy hour revelers raise glasses of Mexican tequila and mezcal at bars in Seattle. Continue reading