Trump endorsement helps boost Darline Graham in South Carolina primary to replace her late brother in US Senate – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Aug 25
How the French language contributed to the US-Canada trade war MONTREAL - The trade war between the United States and Canada has taken on the flavour of a culture war after the collapse of negotiations last week. Bangkok Post · Aug 25
How the French language became a sticking point in the US-Canada trade war The US-Canada trade dispute is not only about tariffs but unacceptable "threats" from Washington on the status of the French language, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said. Washington reportedly wants concessions on Quebec's rules for appliances and instruction manuals, as well as its law promoting French-language cultural content. France 24 · Aug 24
Mark Carney says Canada can’t accept US trade deal that would weaken French language Prime minister praised for rejecting US trade proposal as Trump shows little interest in retreating from dispute The Guardian - US · Aug 24
U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Have Collapsed. Washington's Trade Representative Says Ottawa Is To Blame. "I think there were things that the Canadians just wanted more," said Jamieson Greer. International Business Times · Aug 24
Trump Declares Canada 'Will Be Treated Like a State No Longer' as He Announces 50% Tariffs Donald Trump has intensified the trade conflict with Canada by imposing 50% tariffs on key imports, following failed negotiations. The move could severely impact industries on both sides. International Business Times UK · Aug 24
‘We don’t need Canada’: Trump threatens to double auto tariffs after trade talks collapse US tariffs on all Canadian cars and trucks, automotive parts and steel will be increased to 50% starting January 1, 2027, President Donald Trump said Monday, adding that the US does not “need” Canada after the collapse of trade talks. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his administration had been… France 24 · Aug 24
‘We got attacked’: Mark Carney claims Canada is ‘at war’ with US as Trump’s 50% tariffs trigger trade showdown Canada-US tariffs: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada was “attacked” and is “at war” with the US over trade as President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs trigger a fresh economic showdown. Carney further panned the Trump administration for trying to pressure Canada into “a bad deal.” Canada plans dollar-for-dollar retaliation… The Economic Times · Aug 23
Trump says Canada wants 'benefits of being a State, without being one' as trade war deepens US President Donald Trump slammed Canada on Sunday, saying the country wanted "the benefits of being a State, without being one", in response to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing retaliatory tariffs following failed trade negotiations. France 24 · Aug 23
What to know about Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods United States President Donald Trump imposed fifty percent tariffs on Canadian imports. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney promised matching retaliatory measures starting September eighth. These new tariffs affect approximately five percent of Canada's annual exports to the United States. Experts warn these steeper tariffs will raise costs for businesses and… The Economic Times · Aug 23
‘The danger is really retaliation’: Canada and US teeter on trade war as talks collapse. Beer and cheese are among the goods facing 50% tariffs A “body blow to North American competitiveness in this self-defeating trade saga.” We Got This Covered · Aug 22
Canadian PM says country ‘at war’ with US on trade and fires back at Trump’s 50% tariffs with retaliatory measures Carney said the equivalent dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs will focus on sectors such as dairy, steel, household appliances, farming equipment, electronics, and pulp and paper The Independent UK · Aug 22
Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods beginning September 8: PM Mark Carney Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on United States goods starting September eighth. This action escalates a trade conflict after United States tariffs were imposed. Canada's prime minister stated the retaliation would match tariffs dollar for dollar. Last-ditch negotiations collapsed late Friday, ending talks between the two nations. The trade dispute… The Economic Times · Aug 22
Canada vows ‘dollar for dollar’ response as US puts 50% tariffs on some goods Collapse of trade talks could lead to job losses, but biggest impact on traditional allies is expected to be political The Guardian - AU · Aug 22
International Business Times · Aug 22 US, Canada Tariff Row Escalates. The Political Fallout May Be Bigger Than Economic Impact. The retaliatory move announced by Canada is seen as escalating the trade war between the two countries. It has also cast doubts on the future of a North American trade pact between the US, Canada, and Mexico, seen as a vital for the industry in all three countries.
Bangkok Post · Aug 21 US and Canada try to wrap up trade deal WASHINGTON - The United States and Canada were headed back to the negotiating table on Friday seeking a deal to end months of trade tensions before punishing new tariffs kick in at midnight.
The Economic Times · Aug 21 Canada, US ‘very close’ to trade deal as tariff deadline looms Canada and the United States are very close to agreeing a trade deal. This agreement could help reduce months of tariffs and counter duties. More work remains to be done before the Saturday deadline. A deal would mark a detente in tense relations between the allies. This would allow broader…
Bangkok Post · Aug 21 US, Canada 'very close' to trade deal, Ottawa says, as details emerge WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The United States and Canada are "very close" to a final trade deal, the top Canadian negotiator said Thursday after talks with President Donald Trump's team.
International Business Times · Aug 19 Trump Backs Off 50% Canada Tariffs for Three Days. A Bigger Trade Deal Could Be Coming. The planned 50% tariffs were to target Canadian products including wine, hockey sticks and other imports.
Euronews · Aug 19 Trump says last minute deal reached with Canada to delay 50% US tariffs on imports from Ottawa The two allies traded goods and services worth close to $1 trillion despite their strained relations last year, as US President Donald Trump continues his relentless push to enforce tariffs and levies on his northern neighbours.
Bangkok Post · Aug 19 Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump paused the planned rollout of new tariffs on Canadian goods late Tuesday, after negotiations between both countries that went down to the wire.
The Independent UK · Aug 18 Trump’s threat of 100% import tariff on UK ‘not a bluff’, US trade tsar warns Donald Trump issued the threat in June over the UK’s digital tax on American companies - but has so far not followed it up
The Independent UK · Aug 18 US, Canada hold last-minute talks to stop 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods Tension between Washington and Ottawa is already high, stoked by trade disputes and President Donald Trump's inflammatory comments about making Canada the 51st U.S. state
Benzinga · Aug 16 Trade War Rising? US-Canada Talks Stall as 50% Tariffs Loom Over $900 Billion Relationship Negotiators from the United States and Canada are scrambling to bridge wide differences before a sweeping 50% tariff on Canadian goods takes effect on Wednesday.