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Carney says he's focused on building up Canada as Trump's global trade war escalates

Carney says he's focused on building up Canada as Trump's global trade war escalates

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday Canadians are focused on building up their economy after U.S. President Donald Trump again hit nations around the world with increased tariffs -- days after slapping Canada with a higher duty.

Carney says he's focused on building up Canada as Trump's global trade war escalates

Carney says he's focused on building up Canada as Trump's global trade war escalates

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday Canadians are focused on building up their economy after U.S. President Donald Trump again hit nations around the world with increased tariffs -- days after slapping Canada with a higher duty.

Carney says he's focused on building up Canada as Trump's global trade war escalates

Carney says he's focused on building up Canada as Trump's global trade war escalates

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday Canadians are focused on building up their economy after U.S. President Donald Trump again hit nations around the world with increased tariffs -- days after slapping Canada with a higher duty. Carney said there is a lot to do in Canada and his government is focused on "what we can control." "Yes we are...

Kinew accuses group of Republicans of pitching 'timber tantrum' over wildfire smoke

Kinew accuses group of Republicans of pitching 'timber tantrum' over wildfire smoke

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew accused a group of Republicans of throwing a "timber tantrum" and playing "political games" after they called out Canada over wildfires sending smoke billowing across the international border into their states. "These are attention-seekers who can't come up with a good idea on health care or on making life more affordable," Kinew told The Canadian Press...

Kinew accuses group of Republicans of pitching 'timber tantrum' over wildfire smoke

Kinew accuses group of Republicans of pitching 'timber tantrum' over wildfire smoke

WASHINGTON -- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew accused a group of Republicans of throwing a "timber tantrum" and playing "political games" after they called out Canada over wildfires sending smoke billowing across the international border into their states.

Talks with Trump's team constructive before boosted tariff announced, ambassador says

Talks with Trump's team constructive before boosted tariff announced, ambassador says

Canada's ambassador to the United States says much progress has been made with her American counterparts on trade -- despite President Donald Trump's decision to boost tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent on Friday. Kirsten Hillman, who also serves as Canada's top negotiator with the U.S., said there have been professional and constructive conversations with Trump's team over the...

Talks with Trump's team constructive before boosted tariff announced, ambassador says

Talks with Trump's team constructive before boosted tariff announced, ambassador says

Washington -- Canada's ambassador to the United States says much progress has been made with her American counterparts on trade — despite President Donald Trump's decision to boost tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent on Friday.

Talks with Trump's team constructive before boosted tariff announced, ambassador says

Talks with Trump's team constructive before boosted tariff announced, ambassador says

WASHINGTON -- Canada's ambassador to the United States said much progress has been made with her American counterparts on trade — despite President Donald Trump's decision to boost tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent on Friday.

Carney disappointed after Trump hits Canada with 35 per cent tariffs

Carney disappointed after Trump hits Canada with 35 per cent tariffs

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday his government is disappointed that U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to increase tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent if Ottawa didn't make a trade deal.

Carney disappointed after Trump hits Canada with 35 per cent tariffs

Carney disappointed after Trump hits Canada with 35 per cent tariffs

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday his government is disappointed that U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to increase tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent if Ottawa didn't make a trade deal.

Carney disappointed after Trump hits Canada with 35 per cent tariffs

Carney disappointed after Trump hits Canada with 35 per cent tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday his government is disappointed that U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to increase tariffs to 35 per cent if Ottawa didn't make a trade deal. "While we will continue to negotiate with the United States on our trading relationship, the Canadian government is laser focused on what we can control: building...

Trump signs executive order pushing tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent

Trump signs executive order pushing tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pushing tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent beginning on Friday, following through on a threat to raise duties if Ottawa didn't make a trade deal. The White House confirmed the tariffs would not hit goods compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade, commonly known as CUSMA. A fact sheet from...

Trump signs executive order pushing tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent

Trump signs executive order pushing tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pushing tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent beginning on Friday, following through on a threat to raise duties if Ottawa didn't make a trade deal.

CP News Alert: Trump signs executive order pushing tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent

CP News Alert: Trump signs executive order pushing tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pushing tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent beginning on Friday.

Trump says he hasn't spoken to Canada as tariff deadline looms

Trump says he hasn't spoken to Canada as tariff deadline looms

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he has not "spoken to Canada" as his tariff deadline looms.

Trump lowers expectations of trade deal with Canada, gives 90-day delay to Mexico

Trump lowers expectations of trade deal with Canada, gives 90-day delay to Mexico

Washington -- Donald Trump dampened expectations of a deal with Canada materializing at the last minute as his tariff deadline loomed Thursday — but the U.S. president did give a 90-day deadline delay to Mexico.

Trump lowers expectations of trade deal with Canada, gives 90-day delay to Mexico

Trump lowers expectations of trade deal with Canada, gives 90-day delay to Mexico

Donald Trump dampened expectations of a deal with Canada materializing at the last minute as his tariff deadline loomed Thursday — but the U.S. president did give a 90-day deadline delay to Mexico. In a post on social media early Thursday morning, Trump said it will be very hard to make a deal with Canada after Prime Minister Mark Carney...

PM Carney says trade talks with U.S. may not end by Aug. 1 deadline

PM Carney says trade talks with U.S. may not end by Aug. 1 deadline

Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday that Canada's negotiations with the United States might not conclude by Donald Trump's Aug. 1 deadline as the president added new trade measures that could further hinder some Canadian businesses. Carney said talks have been complex, comprehensive and constructive. He also said they are ongoing and cover "a broad variety of topics." "There...

PM Carney says trade talks with U.S. may not end by Aug. 1 deadline

PM Carney says trade talks with U.S. may not end by Aug. 1 deadline

Ottawa -- Prime Minister Mark Carney will hold a news conference in Ottawa later today after meeting with his cabinet on the state of trade negotiations with the U.S. and the situation in the Middle East.

Carney says trade talks in 'intense phase' after Trump scores win with European Union

Carney says trade talks in 'intense phase' after Trump scores win with European Union

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday that Canada's negotiations with the United States are in an "intense phase" after President Donald Trump achieved a critical agreement with the European Union days away from his tariff deadline.

Carney says trade talks in 'intense phase' after Trump scores win with European Union

Carney says trade talks in 'intense phase' after Trump scores win with European Union

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday that Canada's negotiations with the United States are in an "intense phase" after President Donald Trump announced a trade agreement with the European Union. "There are many aspects to these negotiations," Carney said in P.E.I. "We are engaged in them but the assurance for Canadian business, for Canadians, is we will only sign a...

As Trump's trade deal deadline approaches, his tariffs face legal pushback in court

As Trump's trade deal deadline approaches, his tariffs face legal pushback in court

Donald Trump's plan to realign global trade faces its latest legal barrier this week in a federal appeals court -- and Canada is bracing for the U.S. president to follow through on his threat to impose higher tariffs. While Trump set an Aug. 1 deadline for countries to make trade deals with the United States, the president's ultimatum has so...

As Trump's trade deal deadline approaches, his tariffs face legal pushback in court

As Trump's trade deal deadline approaches, his tariffs face legal pushback in court

WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump's plan to realign global trade faces its latest legal barrier this week in a federal appeals court -- and Canada is bracing for the U.S. president to follow through on his threat to impose higher tariffs.

Trump says he hasn't 'had a lot of luck' with Canada ahead of latest tariff deadline

Trump says he hasn't 'had a lot of luck' with Canada ahead of latest tariff deadline

Washington - - U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday his administration hasn't "had a lot of luck with Canada" in its trade negotiations, tempering expectations of a deal ahead of next week's deadline to avert tariffs.

Trump says he hasn't 'had a lot of luck' with Canada ahead of latest tariff deadline

Trump says he hasn't 'had a lot of luck' with Canada ahead of latest tariff deadline

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday his administration hasn't "had a lot of luck with Canada" in its trade negotiations, tempering expectations of a deal ahead of next week's deadline to avert tariffs. "I think Canada could be one where they just pay tariffs – not really a negotiation," Trump told reporters before departing on Marine One from the South...

LeBlanc 'encouraged' after meeting with Lutnick, lawmakers ahead of tariff deadline

LeBlanc 'encouraged' after meeting with Lutnick, lawmakers ahead of tariff deadline

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Thursday he's feeling "encouraged" after meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and American lawmakers in Washington ahead of next week's tariff deadline.

LeBlanc 'encouraged' after meeting with Lutnick, lawmakers ahead of tariff deadline

LeBlanc 'encouraged' after meeting with Lutnick, lawmakers ahead of tariff deadline

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he's feeling "encouraged" after meeting with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and American lawmakers in Washington, D.C., ahead of next week's tariff deadline. U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap Canada with 35 per cent tariffs if there's not a deal by Aug. 1 but the White House has said it would not include goods...

Trump announces more trade deals as deadline looms for higher tariffs on Canada

Trump announces more trade deals as deadline looms for higher tariffs on Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump announced more trade deals this week as his deadline for Canada and the United States to negotiate a new economic and security agreement draws closer. Trump boasted about deals with Japan and the Philippines in posts on social media Wednesday morning, and claimed he will only consider lowering tariff rates if countries open their markets to...

Trump announces more trade deals as deadline looms for higher tariffs on Canada

Trump announces more trade deals as deadline looms for higher tariffs on Canada

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump announced more trade deals this week as his deadline for Canada and the United States to negotiate a new economic and security agreement draws closer.

Family of Canadian woman detained by ICE says it's a 'nightmare'

Family of Canadian woman detained by ICE says it's a 'nightmare'

- Paula Callejas was trying to expand her swimsuit business in Florida after taking time off to take care of her ailing father in Canada before his death. Instead of celebrating the fashion line, the Canadian was taken into United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention. The 45-year-old's family said their finances are being stretched as they try to navigate...

Family of Canadian woman detained by ICE says it's a 'nightmare'

Family of Canadian woman detained by ICE says it's a 'nightmare'

WASHINGTON, D. C. -- Paula Callejas was trying to expand her swimsuit business in Florida after taking time off to take care of her ailing father in Canada before his death. Instead of celebrating the fashion line, the Canadian was taken into United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention.

Wisconsin and Minnesota Republicans call on Canada to curb wildfire smoke

Wisconsin and Minnesota Republicans call on Canada to curb wildfire smoke

WASHINGTON -- Six Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to Canada's ambassador calling for action on wildfires they say have sent smoke billowing across the international border into their states.

Trump says he will hit copper imports with 50 per cent tariffs

Trump says he will hit copper imports with 50 per cent tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will impose a 50 per cent tariff on copper imports — but hasn't said yet when it will take effect. "Today we are doing copper," Trump told reporters at a cabinet meeting. "I believe the tariff on copper, we are going to make it 50 per cent." The level of tariff was reiterated...

Trump says he will hit copper imports with 50 per cent tariffs

Trump says he will hit copper imports with 50 per cent tariffs

Washington -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will impose a 50 per cent tariff on copper imports — but hasn't said yet when it will take effect.

Percentage of Canadians who see the U.S. as a top threat triples: poll

Percentage of Canadians who see the U.S. as a top threat triples: poll

As U.S. President Donald Trump pursues his global trade war and talk of annexation, a new poll suggests the percentage of Canadians who view the United States as a top threat has tripled since 2019. While this year's survey by the Pew Research Center suggests that 55 per cent of Canadians still say the U.S. remains this country's most important...

Percentage of Canadians who see the U.S. as a top threat triples: poll

Percentage of Canadians who see the U.S. as a top threat triples: poll

Washington -- As U.S. President Donald Trump pursues his global trade war and talk of annexation, a new poll suggests the percentage of Canadians who view the United States as a top threat has tripled since 2019.

Trump delays deadline for trade deals, Canada's deadline remains in place

Trump delays deadline for trade deals, Canada's deadline remains in place

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump started sending out letters to governments around the world Monday threatening high tariffs in the absence of trade deals -- even as he gave himself more time to make those deals.

Trump delays deadline for trade deals, Canada's deadline remains in place

Trump delays deadline for trade deals, Canada's deadline remains in place

U.S. President Donald Trump started sending out letters to governments around the world Monday threatening high tariffs in the absence of trade deals -- even as he gave himself more time to make those deals. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump will sign an executive order Monday to delay the threatened tariffs -- which were set to take...

Trump delays deadline for trade deals, Canada's deadline remains in place

Trump delays deadline for trade deals, Canada's deadline remains in place

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump started sending out letters to governments around the world Monday threatening high tariffs in the absence of trade deals -- even as he gave himself more time to make those deals.

Trump is receiving mostly negative ratings from countries around the world: poll

Trump is receiving mostly negative ratings from countries around the world: poll

WASHINGTON -- The share of Canadians who view the United States favourably has dropped 20 percentage points since last year.

Court rules Trump's tariffs can stay in effect while appeal proceeds

Court rules Trump's tariffs can stay in effect while appeal proceeds

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on most countries around the world can remain in place while a federal appeals court decides on their future.

As his trade war faces legal pushback, Trump has other tariff tools he could deploy

As his trade war faces legal pushback, Trump has other tariff tools he could deploy

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are facing legal headwinds for the first time -- but he has other tools he could deploy in his quest to realign global trade.

Smith says she sees a 'breakthrough' in talks with Americans on energy

Smith says she sees a 'breakthrough' in talks with Americans on energy

Washington -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said on Wednesday there's been a "breakthrough" in conversations with Americans on Canada's role in the United States' quest for energy dominance as President Donald Trump's tariffs continue to cause uncertainty for the bilateral relationship.

Trump says he will double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent

Trump says he will double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will double the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent next Wednesday. Trump initially announced the boosted duties on steel during a rally at U.S. Steel’s Mon Valley Works–Irvin Plant near Pittsburgh Friday evening. He told a cheering crowd of steelworkers that the increased levies will "further secure the steel industry...

Trump says he will double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent

Trump says he will double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump said he will double the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent next Wednesday.

Five things you need to know as Trump's tariffs go back to court

Five things you need to know as Trump's tariffs go back to court

WASHINGTON -- The world buckled up for another roller-coaster ride of uncertainty this week as U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff agenda made its way through the courts.

Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs back on after appeals court decision

Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs back on after appeals court decision

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are still hitting most countries around the world after a federal appeals court temporarily paused a decision from the U.S. Court of International Trade. The lower court's Wednesday decision found Trump's use of an emergency powers law to impose sweeping tariffs exceeded his authority.

Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs back on after appeals court decision

Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs back on after appeals court decision

Ottawa -- U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are still hitting most countries around the world after a federal appeals court temporarily paused a decision from the U.S. Court of International Trade.

Carney 'welcomes' U.S. court ruling striking down some U.S. tariffs

Carney 'welcomes' U.S. court ruling striking down some U.S. tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he "welcomes" the decision by the U.S. Court of International Trade to strike down President Donald Trump's broad-based tariffs on most countries. On Wednesday, court ruled that Trump does not have the authority to impose tariffs on nearly every country using the International Economic Emergency Powers Act, usually referred to by the acronym IEEPA. The...

Carney 'welcomes' U.S. court ruling striking down some U.S. tariffs

Carney 'welcomes' U.S. court ruling striking down some U.S. tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he "welcomes" the decision by the U.S. Court of International Trade to strike down President Donald Trump's broad-based tariffs on most countries.

U.S. federal court rules against Trump's fentanyl and 'Liberation Day' tariffs

U.S. federal court rules against Trump's fentanyl and 'Liberation Day' tariffs

WASHINGTON -- United States President Donald Trump hit a major legal barrier for his plan to realign global trade after a federal court on Wednesday blocked both the sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs and the fentanyl-related duties against Canada and Mexico.

Trump says it will cost Canada $61B to join 'Golden Dome'

Trump says it will cost Canada $61B to join 'Golden Dome'

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he told Canada it would cost $61 billion to join his "Golden Dome" plan for a missile defence shield while returning to his "51st state" rhetoric.

Lawyer challenging Trump's trade war says tariffs are 'illegal and abusive'

Lawyer challenging Trump's trade war says tariffs are 'illegal and abusive'

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump's global trade war is an "illegal and abusive" use of power, said a lawyer representing small businesses who are challenging the tariffs.

'A political football': Canadian says his citizenship TV pitch was misrepresented

'A political football': Canadian says his citizenship TV pitch was misrepresented

When Rob Worsoff recently dusted off an old idea he had for a reality television show about people on the path to United States citizenship, he had no idea of what he was letting himself in for. The Canadian-born freelance television producer said he brought his pitch to build a show around aspiring immigrants learning about the culture of their...

'A political football': Canadian says his citizenship TV pitch was misrepresented

'A political football': Canadian says his citizenship TV pitch was misrepresented

WASHINGTON -- When Rob Worsoff recently dusted off an old idea he had for a reality television show about people on the path to United States citizenship, he had no idea of what he was letting himself in for.

Bipartisan Senate resolution introduced to recognize Canada-U.S. partnership

Bipartisan Senate resolution introduced to recognize Canada-U.S. partnership

WASHINGTON -- A resolution with bipartisan support was introduced in the United States Senate today to recognize the U.S.-Canada partnership, a relationship badly strained by President Donald Trump's tariffs and threats of annexation.

Trump says Canada has asked to join his Golden Dome missile defence program

Trump says Canada has asked to join his Golden Dome missile defence program

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday aspects of his plan for a "Golden Dome" missile defence shield and said "it automatically makes sense" for Canada to be involved. "Canada has called us and they want to be a part of it," Trump said. "So we'll be talking to them. They want to have protection also, so as usual we help...

Trump says Canada has asked to join his Golden Dome missile defence program

Trump says Canada has asked to join his Golden Dome missile defence program

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday aspects of his plan for a "Golden Dome" missile defence shield and said "it automatically makes sense" for Canada to be involved.

Canada, U.K., France warn of concrete actions against Israel over military expansion

Canada, U.K., France warn of concrete actions against Israel over military expansion

Ottawa--The leaders of Canada, the United Kingdom and France are condemning Israel's expansion of military operations and actions in Gaza and the West Bank, threatening in a joint statement Monday to take concrete actions, including sanctions.

Canada's ambassador says economic talks must prioritize lifting Trump's tariffs

Canada's ambassador says economic talks must prioritize lifting Trump's tariffs

WASHINGTON -- Ottawa's top diplomat in Washington says talks to negotiate any new deals with the United States will prioritize ending U.S President Donald Trump's ruinous tariffs on Canadian exports.