World Sep 17 Carney embraces EU associate membership proposal as Trump pushes Canada closer to Europe By Rob Gillies, Associated Press
World Sep 15 Carney says Canada can emerge from Trump's trade war with a stronger and independent economy Carney told global investors that Canada’s reputation as a reliable partner has become more valuable in a world where economic relationships are increasingly transactional and “zero-sum.”… By Rob Gillies, Associated Press
Politics Sep 14 Trump says he's lifting 10% tariff on Irish whiskey because 'everybody's been bugging me' President Donald Trump announced in April that he was lifting certain tariffs on U.K. whiskey, which includes Scotch and spirits made in Northern Ireland, creating an imbalance with Ireland. By Darlene Superville, Jill Lawless, Associated Press
World Aug 30 Ontario premier answers Trump's 'Lake America' with giant 'Lake Ontario' sign The 24-by-12-foot sign stands on 6-foot legs, putting its top about 18 feet above the ground — roughly two stories high. 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
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 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