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US-Canada Trade War Escalates Amid Tariff Threats

The trade dispute between the US and Canada intensified as President Trump threatened higher tariffs on Canadian autos, prompting retaliation vows from Canadian Prime Minister Carney. This escalation comes alongside broader US sanctions against Iran and domestic political challenges for Trump.

24 Aug, 17:13 — 24 Aug, 21:49
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BBCHigh1h ago

US-Canada trade war escalates as Trump threatens tariff hike on autos after Carney vows to retaliate

Mark Carney accused Trump of wanting to "destroy" Canada's auto industry, and said he would only resume trade talks if the US comes with the "right attitude".

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bloombergHigh58m ago

Supreme Court Sides With Trump for Now on Mail Ballots

The US Supreme Court sided with President Donald Trump over his plan to use the Postal Service to impose new restrictions on the distribution of mail ballots. Kate Sullivan reports on "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)

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The GuardianMostly Factual3h ago

US threatens severe sanctions against countries with economic ties to Iran

Washington launches campaign to isolate Tehran but it is unclear whether it would apply sanctions to China The US has threatened to impose severe sanctions against any country or entity maintaining economic ties with Iran, hoping to achieve with economic measures what military means have so far failed to do. However, it is unclear how far the Trump administration is prepared to go in confronting China, Iran’s biggest trading partner, which has signalled its resistance to US economic pressure ...

By Julian Borger

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NPRHigh1h ago

The view from Canada after U.S. trade negotiations collapse

NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with The Globe and Mail columnist Andrew Coyne about the reaction in Canada to Prime Minister Mark Carney rejecting a U.S. trade deal.

By Alejandra Marquez Janse

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CNNMostly Factual2h ago

What to know about an ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran - CNN

What to know about an ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran  CNN

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cbcHigh4h ago

Carney unveils $11B in funding to make 6 icebreakers in Quebec

Prime Minister Mark Carney said the federal government will pour $11.3 billion into Quebec's shipbuilding industry to build six new icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard, fulfilling a promise made in 2019.

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globe-and-mailHigh39m ago

Ford hits back at Trump as tariff war escalates

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says everything is on the table, including surcharges on electricity the province sends to several American states, amid the escalating U.S.-Canada trade war. Ford called U.S. President Donald Trump a 'loser' in his response to the latest tariff threats.

By Maan Alhmidi

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marketwatchMostly Factual3h ago

Trump’s trade war with Canada could lead the U.S. back to quantitative easing

That’s good for gold, stocks and long bonds. Eventually.

By Brett Arends

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual1h ago

US announces Iran 'Economic D-Day'

The Trump administration is launching new sanctions against Iran and its trade partners.

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forbes2h ago

Canada’s Doug Ford Calls Trump A ‘Dictator’ As ‘Economic War’ Escalates

Trump wants significant trade concessions from Canada including a reduction in retaliatory tariffs on American industries like agriculture and automotive.

By Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes Staff

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Business InsiderMostly Factual2h ago

How Trump's new trade war with Canada affects everything from building new homes to dog jackets

The tariff war between the US and Canada has started back up. David Ryder/Bloomberg via Getty Images The US-Canada tariff war has flared up again, with Trump imposing a fresh set of 50% levies. Goods like alcohol and plywood are affected, but US employment likely won't be hit too hard. Canadian employment could take a hit, and tariffs will affect businesses caught in the back-and-forth. It's tariff time in America and Canada — again. On Saturday, after trade talks between Canada and the US ...

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YahooMostly Factual1h ago

Fentanyl, a Reagan ad and a near deal: Trump's trade war with Canada 

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual1h ago

US support for Iran war falls to 31% as Trump approval remains at record low- poll

Support for the conflict has remained below 40% since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28.

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moneycontrol5h ago

Canada won't pay 'any price' for US trade deal, says Carney - Moneycontrol.com

Canada won't pay 'any price' for US trade deal, says Carney  Moneycontrol.com

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vanguard-ngMixed2h ago

Trump says to double tariffs on Canada autos as trade fight heats up

US President Donald Trump vowed Monday to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles beginning next year, as the historically friendly neighbors spiral into an escalating trade war. The post Trump says to double tariffs on Canada autos as trade fight heats up appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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kuwait-timesMixed4h ago

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on all Canadian vehicles - Kuwait Times

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on all Canadian vehicles  Kuwait Times

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Reuters24 Aug, 16:31First to report

Canada to spend C$11 billion to build six new icebreakers, Carney says - Reuters

moneycontrol24 Aug, 17:13

Canada won't pay 'any price' for US trade deal, says Carney - Moneycontrol.com

seeking-alpha24 Aug, 17:17

Canada commits $8B to six-icebreaker fleet built by Chantier Davie

cbc24 Aug, 17:31

Carney unveils $11B in funding to make 6 icebreakers in Quebec

investing-com24 Aug, 17:44

Canada to invest C$11 billion in six new Coast Guard icebreakers

kuwait-times24 Aug, 18:01

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on all Canadian vehicles - Kuwait Times

The Guardian24 Aug, 18:57

US threatens severe sanctions against countries with economic ties to Iran

marketwatch24 Aug, 19:03

Trump’s trade war with Canada could lead the U.S. back to quantitative easing

Business Insider24 Aug, 19:32

How Trump's new trade war with Canada affects everything from building new homes to dog jackets

CNN24 Aug, 19:57

What to know about an ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran - CNN

forbes24 Aug, 20:05

Canada’s Doug Ford Calls Trump A ‘Dictator’ As ‘Economic War’ Escalates

vanguard-ng24 Aug, 20:14

Trump says to double tariffs on Canada autos as trade fight heats up

wsj24 Aug, 20:33

Canada Tariffs, Again - WSJ

NPR24 Aug, 20:40

The view from Canada after U.S. trade negotiations collapse

sydney-morning-herald24 Aug, 20:45

US announces Iran 'Economic D-Day'

Yahoo24 Aug, 20:47

Fentanyl, a Reagan ad and a near deal: Trump's trade war with Canada 

il-sole-24-ore24 Aug, 20:51

Trump alza al 50%i dazi su acciaio e auto canadesi

jerusalem-post24 Aug, 21:02

US support for Iran war falls to 31% as Trump approval remains at record low- poll

BBC24 Aug, 21:20

US-Canada trade war escalates as Trump threatens tariff hike on autos after Carney vows to retaliate

danas24 Aug, 21:28

SAD uvode sankcije svima koji imaju ikakve veze s Iranom

bloomberg24 Aug, 21:30

Supreme Court Sides With Trump for Now on Mail Ballots

irozhlas24 Aug, 21:45

Premiér Carney obhájí tvrdý postoj proti taktikám Trumpa. Kanadě to může pomoct, míní Matesová

orf24 Aug, 21:46

Trumps Handelspolitik stößt an Grenzen

globe-and-mail24 Aug, 21:49Latest update

Ford hits back at Trump as tariff war escalates