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U.S. is set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products

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U.S. is set to impose 50% tariffs on billion worth of Canadian products

President Donald Trump speaks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. File. | Photo Credit: AP The United States was set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early on Saturday (August 22, 2026) after last-ditch negotiations failed to resolve the latest strain in already tense relations between the historic allies. “Tonight,…

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Canada cancels joint bridge-opening event with U.S. after President Trump announces tariffs

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Canada cancels joint bridge-opening event with U.S. after President Trump announces tariffs

The Gordie Howe International Bridge. Photo: X/@GordieHoweBrg A planned joint U.S.-Canada ceremony on Friday (July 24, 2026), celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is no longer expected to take place after President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods. In announcing the tariffs, Mr….

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Canada plans to shrink U.S. reliance, cut spending in upcoming budget

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Canada plans to shrink U.S. reliance, cut spending in upcoming budget

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney makes a live address on Canada’s plan to build a stronger economy, in advance of the 2025 Budget, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, October 22, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday (October 22, 2025) said his government’s first budget will reduce economic and security reliance…

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Elon Musk Mocks Trudeau Over Canada-US Merger Idea, Says “Girl, You’re…”

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Elon Musk Mocks Trudeau Over Canada-US Merger Idea, Says “Girl, You’re…”

Billionaire Elon Musk has sparked controversy with a post aimed at former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. On Wednesday, Musk responded to Trudeau’s statement rejecting a Canada-US merger, saying, “Girl, you’re not the governor of Canada anymore, so it doesn’t matter what you say.” Musk’s comment was in response to Trudeau’s assertion that “There isn’t…

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Former Canadian PM Mulroney, driver of U.S. free trade deal, dies aged 84

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Former Canadian PM Mulroney, driver of U.S. free trade deal, dies aged 84

Brian Mulroney, the former Canadian prime minister who struck a free trade deal with the U.S. but whose legacy was marred by revelations of improper business dealings with an arms dealer, has died. Mulroney died peacefully surrounded by family, his daughter Caroline Mulroney posted on social media platform X on Thursday, February 29, 2024. He…

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