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US-Canada Trade War Escalates as Both Sides Brace for Prolonged Conflict

The trade dispute between the United States and Canada intensifies, with Canada preparing for a long-term fight, alcohol becoming a flashpoint, and some Canadians reconsidering the F-35 deal.

26 Aug, 23:09 — 27 Aug, 10:00
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NYTMostly Factual2h ago

Why Some in Canada Want Out of the F-35 Deal With the U.S.

A year into a government review of the purchase of as many as 88 F-35s, one premier says buying American warplanes makes no sense in the face of President Trump’s latest tariffs.

By Ian Austen

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wsjHigh12h ago

U.S. and Canada Are Bracing for Prolonged Trade Dispute - WSJ

U.S. and Canada Are Bracing for Prolonged Trade Dispute  WSJ

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FTVery High1h ago

The battle plans in Trump’s tariff wars look more witless each time

Canada was right to resist US intimidation

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

How far will the US-Canada trade war go?

Canada and the US risk a full-scale trade war after a breakdown in talks.

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cbcHigh3h ago

The art of inflicting pain: How to select targets for Canada's counter-tariffs

Canada must balance many different considerations when selecting which U.S. products to tariff in order to cause maximum pressure in the United States with minimal disruption at home. Those include the U.S. elections, affordability and the ease with which importers on either side of the border can find alternatives, according to economic and political experts.

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globe-and-mailHigh1h ago

Americans don’t understand Trump’s trade war against Canada. Here’s how to explain it to them

Canada wants to keep free trade between two long-time allies, the U.S. doesn’t

By Tony Keller

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Business InsiderMostly Factual2h ago

Alcohol became a flashpoint in the US-Canada trade war. Now both sides say they're losing.

Alcohol makers in the US and Canada say they're hurting as a result of the trade war. John Fedele/Getty Images The US-Canada trade war escalated on Saturday with new 50% tariffs on Canadian alcohol. American booze was pulled from Canadian shelves last year and remains restricted in most of Canada. Alcohol makers in the US and Canada say both industries are hurting. What started as an eye-catching retaliation tactic to tariffs has become a sticking point in the US-Canada trade war — and neit...

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national-postMostly Factual1h ago

Colby Cosh: Naheed Nenshi is completely fumbling the trade war

Trump's machinations are fuel to the federalist side of the upcoming independence referendum, which the New Democrats fail to understand

By Colby Cosh

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