FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 24 | History Defined

Starmer speaks to Trudeau on ‘trade and collaboration’ amid tariff fears

The UK and Canada suspended trade negotiations in January 2024 after talks collapsed over disagreements on beef and cheese.

Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025

How Canada’s carbon pricing scheme became a ‘political football’

Liberal leadership hopefuls cool on unpopular policy, as Conservatives hope to make ‘carbon tax’ a key election issue.

Al Jazeera · Feb 5, 2025

US Postal Service briefly halts packages arriving from China and Hong Kong

Normal service resumes after initial suspension, in latest episode of growing trade war between the US and China

The Guardian - US · Feb 5, 2025

What tariffs are China imposing on the US – and why are they significant?

China is quick to act when US tariffs on its imports go into effect, but experts say it’s leaving room for negotiation.

Al Jazeera · Feb 4, 2025

Donald Trump’s trade tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China explained visually

Mexico, Canada and China account for more than 40 percent of total goods traded with the United States.

Al Jazeera · Feb 4, 2025

China has reacted in kind to Trump’s tariffs, but a deal may still emerge

Beijing will defend its core interests, but its initial response is more cautious than when Trump imposed levies in 2018

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2025

Trump’s trade war is forcing Canada to revive a decades-old plan to reduce U.S. dependence

After threatening Canada and Mexico with illegal tariffs, and Canada with annexation, United States President Donald Trump has agreed to hold off on imposing tariffs on Canada for at least 30 days. This decision came after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with Trump and committed to strengthening border security.

The Conversation · Feb 4, 2025

Tuesday briefing: China retaliates after last-minute reprieves on tariffs for Mexico and Canada

In today’s newsletter: The contours of a new economic fight are now visible – and the tit-for-tat could expand considerably

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2025

China unveils US tariffs and Google investigation in response to Trump levies

Tariffs on coal, LNG, crude oil and other goods announced after US imposes levy on imports

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2025

Democrats and protesters rally outside treasury department to protest Elon Musk’s access to sensitive information – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 2025