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Trump says Canada should become U.S. state as president weighs in on Canadian vote

Trump says Canada should become U.S. state as president weighs in on Canadian vote

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump weighed in on the Canadian election, repeating his claim that Canada should become a U.S. state, as his tariffs and threats of annexation have become a central issue ahead of Monday's vote.

Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada

Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that at some point the automobile tariffs slapped on Canadian imports could increase while also indicating his administration is working on a deal with Canada.

White House cites drop in people caught at Canada-U.S. border as tariffs continue

White House cites drop in people caught at Canada-U.S. border as tariffs continue

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday there have been "successes" at the Canada-U.S. border -- but offered no new hints about what might convince U.S. President Donald Trump to drop his tariffs on Canada. "Thanks to President Trump, operational control of the border is becoming a reality and the administration's historic measures are yielding huge results," Leavitt told...

White House cites drop in people caught at Canada-U.S. border as tariffs continue

White House cites drop in people caught at Canada-U.S. border as tariffs continue

WASHINGTON -- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday there have been "successes" at the Canada-U.S. border -- but offered no new hints about what might convince U.S. President Donald Trump to drop his tariffs on Canada.

Trump claims tariffs making America rich while also suggesting trade deals are coming

Trump claims tariffs making America rich while also suggesting trade deals are coming

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump showed little signs of backing down on his plans to tariff the world Thursday -- even as members of his administration continued to claim the duties will lead to the negotiation of new trade deals.

Ottawa says automakers that keep building in Canada will get a tariff exemption

Ottawa says automakers that keep building in Canada will get a tariff exemption

Automobile companies that continue to manufacture vehicles in Canada will get an exemption from Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs as U.S. President Donald Trump attempts to upend the North American industry through steep import duties. Federal Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne announced Tuesday that auto manufacturers will be allowed to import a certain number of U.S.-assembled vehicles -- ones that comply with the...

Ottawa says automakers that keep building in Canada will get a tariff exemption

Ottawa says automakers that keep building in Canada will get a tariff exemption

WASHINGTON -- Automobile companies that continue to manufacture vehicles in Canada will get an exemption from Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs as U.S. President Donald Trump attempts to upend the North American industry through steep import duties.

Trump pauses tariffs for most nations, unclear if it affects Canada

Trump pauses tariffs for most nations, unclear if it affects Canada

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is immediately pausing tariffs on most nations for 90 days following market turmoil triggered by his trade war with the world — but it was not immediately clear what the impact will be on Canada.

Trump's tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney

Trump's tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Donald Trump's tariff regime will "fundamentally change the global trading system" after the U.S. president exempted Canada from his so-called "liberation day" tariff list unveiled on Wednesday. "In a crisis, it's important to come together and it's essential to act with purpose and with force, and that's what we will do," Carney said in Ottawa...

Trump's tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney

Trump's tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney

Washington -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said Donald Trump's tariff regime will "fundamentally change the global trading system" after the U.S. president exempted Canada from his so-called "liberation day" tariff list unveiled on Wednesday.

CP NewsAlert: Trump's tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney

CP NewsAlert: Trump's tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff regime will "fundamentally change the global trading system."

Canada among few countries exempt from Trump's new tariffs, existing duties remain

Canada among few countries exempt from Trump's new tariffs, existing duties remain

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney will address reporters shortly after the White House declared both Canada and Mexico exempt from new reciprocal tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Canada among few countries exempt from Trump's new tariffs, existing duties remain

Canada among few countries exempt from Trump's new tariffs, existing duties remain

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney will address reporters shortly after the White House declared both Canada and Mexico exempt from new reciprocal tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Canada among few countries exempt from Trump's new tariffs, existing duties remain

Canada among few countries exempt from Trump's new tariffs, existing duties remain

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney will address reporters shortly after the White House declared both Canada and Mexico exempt from new reciprocal tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump.

No clarity for Canada as Trump lists dozens of countries facing tariffs

No clarity for Canada as Trump lists dozens of countries facing tariffs

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump presented a lengthy list of what percentage tariff various countries will face under new measures, but did not specify how Canada will be affected.

State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump's global trade war escalates

State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump's global trade war escalates

As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil his "liberation day" plan to hit multiple countries with tariffs, it's still not clear whether a temporary pause on separate economywide duties on Canada will be lifted. The world will be watching when the president discusses his reciprocal tariff agenda at the White House around 4 p.m. EDT today. Trump has said...

State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump's global trade war escalates

State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump's global trade war escalates

WASHINGTON -- As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil his "liberation day" plan to hit multiple countries with tariffs, it's still not clear whether a temporary pause on separate economywide duties on Canada will be lifted.

Democrats push vote on tariffs targeting Canada as Trump calls for Republican support

Democrats push vote on tariffs targeting Canada as Trump calls for Republican support

WASHINGTON -- Democrats in the U.S. Senate are moving forward on a resolution to block sweeping tariffs targeting Canada as President Donald Trump presses Republican lawmakers to continue backing his trade agenda.

Democrats push vote on tariffs targeting Canada, Trump calls for Republican support

Democrats push vote on tariffs targeting Canada, Trump calls for Republican support

WASHINGTON -- Democrats in the U.S. Senate are moving forward on a resolution to block sweeping tariffs targeting Canada as President Donald Trump presses Republican lawmakers to continue backing his trade agenda.

Carney says Trump's office reached out to schedule a call as trade war continues

Carney says Trump's office reached out to schedule a call as trade war continues

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to have his first phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump in the coming days, and Trump's commerce secretary said Canada may get some reprieve from automobile tariffs. Carney said Thursday that the president's office reached out the previous evening to schedule a call. It would be the first conversation between the two leaders...

Trump announces 25 per cent tariff on all auto imports to the U.S.

Trump announces 25 per cent tariff on all auto imports to the U.S.

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all automobile imports to the United States next week but the deep integration of the North American industry has caused confusion about when those duties would affect the Canadian auto sector.

Trudeau was warned about Trump's trade plans before phone call: briefing note

Trudeau was warned about Trump's trade plans before phone call: briefing note

Then-prime minister Justin Trudeau went into his first phone call with a newly re-elected Donald Trump aware that the U.S. president likely was looking to reopen the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement -- just a few weeks before he first threatened devastating economy-wide tariffs. A briefing note prepared ahead of the phone conversation between Trudeau and Trump on Nov. 6 of last year...

Trudeau was warned about Trump's trade plans before phone call: briefing note

Trudeau was warned about Trump's trade plans before phone call: briefing note

WASHINGTON -- Then-prime minister Justin Trudeau went into his first phone call with a newly re-elected Donald Trump aware that the U.S. president likely was looking to reopen the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement -- just a few weeks before he first threatened devastating economy-wide tariffs.

Joly talks tariffs with U.S. Secretary of State at G7

Joly talks tariffs with U.S. Secretary of State at G7

WASHINGTON, Ont. -- Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said Friday she has spoken with her American counterpart about tariffs and trade as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to target Canada with threats of annexation and devastating duties.

Joly tells G7 counterparts Trump's annexation threats 'not a joke'

Joly tells G7 counterparts Trump's annexation threats 'not a joke'

OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly told her G7 counterparts Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump's annexation threats against Canada are not a joke as Trump continues to upend global trade.

Canadian officials say meeting with U.S. commerce secretary was constructive

Canadian officials say meeting with U.S. commerce secretary was constructive

WASHINGTON -- Canadian officials said a Thursday meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was constructive and lowered temperatures amid the ongoing trade war launched by U.S. President Donald Trump last month -- but they expected no immediate changes to punishing tariffs.

Premier Ford optimistic following talks with Lutnick in Washington

Premier Ford optimistic following talks with Lutnick in Washington

WASHINGTON -- Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Thursday that a meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has lowered the temperature on the ongoing trade war launched by U.S. President Donald Trump last month.

Trump's ambassador pick says Canada is sovereign as president threatens annexation

Trump's ambassador pick says Canada is sovereign as president threatens annexation

WASHINGTON -- The man set to become America's top diplomat in Ottawa said Thursday that Canada is a sovereign state -- contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump, who is doubling down on his calls to make Canada a U.S. state.

Trump's choice for ambassador to Canada faces tough questions at Senate hearing

Trump's choice for ambassador to Canada faces tough questions at Senate hearing

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump's choice for United States ambassador to Canada is facing tough questions in his Senate nomination hearing today, as the relationship between the two countries is strained by tariffs and threats of annexation.

Federal ministers, Ontario premier to meet with Lutnick as tariff fight continues

Federal ministers, Ontario premier to meet with Lutnick as tariff fight continues

WASHINGTON -- Canadian officials are set to meet with the U.S. commerce secretary in Washington Thursday -- days after a dust-up with U.S. President Donald Trump that ended with Ontario pausing its surcharge on electricity exports to the United States.

Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $29.8B in U.S. goods Thursday

Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $29.8B in U.S. goods Thursday

Washington -- The federal government will impose 25 per cent tariffs on U.S. goods worth $29.8 billion in retaliation for the 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump imposed today.

Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $29.8B in U.S. goods Thursday

Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $29.8B in U.S. goods Thursday

Washington -- The federal government will impose 25 per cent tariffs on U.S. goods worth $29.8 billion in retaliation for the 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump imposed today.

As Ontario hikes cost of electricity exports, Lutnick says more tariffs are coming

As Ontario hikes cost of electricity exports, Lutnick says more tariffs are coming

Ontario placed a 25 per cent surcharge on electricity exports to the United States on Monday as Canada braced for steel and aluminum duties the Trump administration is set to deploy on Wednesday. "I feel terrible for the American people, because it's not the American people who started this trade war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday at a news...

As Ontario hikes cost of electricity exports, Lutnick says more tariffs are coming

As Ontario hikes cost of electricity exports, Lutnick says more tariffs are coming

WASHINGTON -- Ontario placed a 25 per cent surcharge on electricity exports to the United States on Monday as Canada braced for steel and aluminum duties the Trump administration is set to deploy on Wednesday.

Canada halts second tariff wave after Trump announces pause on some duties

Canada halts second tariff wave after Trump announces pause on some duties

WASHINGTON -- Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has suspended a second wave of retaliatory tariffs after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order today to pause some duties on Canada.

CP NewsAlert: Canada halts second tariff wave after Trump announces pause

CP NewsAlert: Canada halts second tariff wave after Trump announces pause

WASHINGTON -- Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has suspended a second wave of retaliatory tariffs after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to pause some duties.

Trump announces one-month tariff pause on some Canadian goods, lowers potash levy

Trump announces one-month tariff pause on some Canadian goods, lowers potash levy

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that pauses tariffs on some Canadian imports linked to the auto industry that comply with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, and also lowers levies on potash to 10 per cent.

CP NewsAlert: Trump announces one-month tariff pause on some Canadian goods

CP NewsAlert: Trump announces one-month tariff pause on some Canadian goods

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that pauses tariffs on some Canadian imports that comply with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement linked to the auto industry, and also lowers levies on potash to 10 per cent.

Trump announces one-month pause on Mexican tariffs, no move on Canada

Trump announces one-month pause on Mexican tariffs, no move on Canada

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that Mexico will get a one-month pause on tariffs for most imports — but made no mention of tariffs on Canada — after the economy-wide duties caused market chaos all week.

CP NewsAlert: Trump gives one-month pause on Mexican tariffs, no move on Canada

CP NewsAlert: Trump gives one-month pause on Mexican tariffs, no move on Canada

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump says Mexico will get a one-month pause on tariffs for imports under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade.

Trump announces one-month pause on Mexican tariffs, no move on Canada

Trump announces one-month pause on Mexican tariffs, no move on Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that Mexico will get a one-month pause on tariffs for most imports — but made no mention of tariffs on Canada — after the economy-wide duties caused market chaos all week. Trump posted on social media that he made the decision to pause levies on Mexican imports compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) on...

Trump announces one-month pause on Mexican tariffs, no move on Canada

Trump announces one-month pause on Mexican tariffs, no move on Canada

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that Mexico will get a one-month pause on tariffs for most imports — but made no mention of tariffs on Canada — after the economy-wide duties caused market chaos all week.

CP NewsAlert: U.S. Commerce secretary says one-month pause on tariffs possible

CP NewsAlert: U.S. Commerce secretary says one-month pause on tariffs possible

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick says he expects President Donald Trump will pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico until April 2.

Architects say Trump's tariffs 'blows a complete hole' in continental trade agreement

Architects say Trump's tariffs 'blows a complete hole' in continental trade agreement

The Canadian and Mexican architects of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement say Donald Trump's trade war has crossed a line that essentially wipes out the continental trade pact, as experts suggest the president's actions are meant to rattle America's closest neighbours ahead of a mandatory review. Canada's chief negotiator, Steve Verheul, and Mexico's chief negotiator, Ken Smith Ramos, said the devastating duties...

Architects say Trump's tariffs 'blows a complete hole' in continental trade agreement

Architects say Trump's tariffs 'blows a complete hole' in continental trade agreement

WASHINGTON -- The Canadian and Mexican architects of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement say Donald Trump's trade war has crossed a line that essentially wipes out the continental trade pact, as experts suggest the president's actions are meant to rattle America's closest neighbours ahead of a mandatory review.

Trump to make announcement on tariffs this afternoon, U.S. commerce secretary says

Trump to make announcement on tariffs this afternoon, U.S. commerce secretary says

WASHINGTON -- A day into Donald Trump's continental trade war, the U.S. president continued to insist his tariffs would benefit America -- even as a key member of his team floated the idea of a compromise that could materialize Wednesday.

Trump tells Congress tariffs benefit U.S. as commerce secretary floats idea of deal

Trump tells Congress tariffs benefit U.S. as commerce secretary floats idea of deal

A day into Donald Trump's North American trade war, the U.S. president remained adamant that tariffs would benefit America even as a key member of his team has floated that a compromise could materialize Wednesday. Trump addressed a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, for the first time since he returned to office in January, by making a case for...

Trump tells Congress tariffs benefit U.S. as commerce secretary floats idea of deal

Trump tells Congress tariffs benefit U.S. as commerce secretary floats idea of deal

WASHINGTON -- A day into Donald Trump's North American trade war, the U.S. president remained adamant that tariffs would benefit America even as a key member of his team has floated that a compromise could materialize Wednesday.

Deadline for Trump's tariffs passes with no relent; Canada counters in response

Deadline for Trump's tariffs passes with no relent; Canada counters in response

Canadians will be waking up to a new and uncertain reality after U.S. President Donald Trump deadline for economy-wide tariffs passed with no relent overnight, triggering a continental trade war. The president's executive order hitting Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs, with a lower 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy, took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET...

Deadline for Trump's tariffs passes with no relent; Canada counters in response

Deadline for Trump's tariffs passes with no relent; Canada counters in response

WASHINGTON -- Canadians are waking up to a new and uncertain reality after U.S. President Donald Trump's deadline for economy-wide tariffs passed with no relent overnight, triggering a continental trade war.

CP NewsAlert: Deadline for Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico passes with no relent

CP NewsAlert: Deadline for Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico passes with no relent

WASHINGTON -- The deadline set by U.S President Donald Trump to impose economy-wide tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico has passed.

Trudeau says Trump's tariffs are 'unjustified,' vows that Canada will respond

Trudeau says Trump's tariffs are 'unjustified,' vows that Canada will respond

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports set to kick in Tuesday are "unjustified" and vowed that Canada will retaliate with counter-tariffs and other measures.

Trump says threatened economywide tariffs will hit Canada, Mexico on Tuesday

Trump says threatened economywide tariffs will hit Canada, Mexico on Tuesday

U.S. President Donald Trump says 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, with a lower 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy, will start Tuesday.Trump says there's no room left for America's closest neighbours to negotiate a way out of the devastating duties.

Trump says threatened economywide tariffs will hit Canada, Mexico on Tuesday

Trump says threatened economywide tariffs will hit Canada, Mexico on Tuesday

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump says 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, with a lower 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy, will start Tuesday.

Trump says threatened economywide tariffs will hit Canada, Mexico on Tuesday

Trump says threatened economywide tariffs will hit Canada, Mexico on Tuesday

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump says 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, with a lower 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy, will start Tuesday.

Trump says economy-wide tariffs to hit Canada Tuesday

Trump says economy-wide tariffs to hit Canada Tuesday

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump says 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs, with a lower 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy, will start Tuesday.

Canada waiting to see if Trump starts North American trade war with steep tariffs

Canada waiting to see if Trump starts North American trade war with steep tariffs

Canada is bracing to see whether U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threats of economy-wide tariffs — or whether another last-minute pause materializes, averting a North American trade war. Trump's executive order to implement 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian products, with a lower 10 per cent levy on energy, was delayed until Tuesday after Canada agreed...

Canada waiting to see if Trump starts North American trade war with steep tariffs

Canada waiting to see if Trump starts North American trade war with steep tariffs

Washington -- Canada is waiting to see whether U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose economy-wide tariffs as key members of his administration suggest a final decision still has not been made.

Expert says Trump wants a 'win' as it remains unclear whether Canada thwarted tariffs

Expert says Trump wants a 'win' as it remains unclear whether Canada thwarted tariffs

Canadians are feeling a foreboding sense of deja vu as the country waits to see whether U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of economy-wide tariffs ultimately materialize on Tuesday, tipping North America into a trade war. "Canada has to prepare for a world where it can't rely on the United States for stability in its trading relationships or in its security...

Expert says Trump wants a 'win' as it remains unclear whether Canada thwarted tariffs

Expert says Trump wants a 'win' as it remains unclear whether Canada thwarted tariffs

WASHINGTON -- Canadians are feeling a foreboding sense of deja vu as the country waits to see whether U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of economy-wide tariffs ultimately materialize on Tuesday, tipping North America into a trade war.