Canada Digs In as US Trade Fight Escalates

Joining Bloomberg This Weekend, Former Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canada was right to walk away from a trade deal she argues would have harmed both countries, urging Ottawa not to back down and saying past retaliation against US tariffs proved effective. Freeland warns hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that Trump’s approach risks turning allies into “vassals” as Canada prepares dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs after the US imposed new 50% duties. (This conversati...

U.S.-Canada Trade War: What to Know About Tariffs and the Negotiations

Canada suspended trade negotiations, triggering President Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods. Mark Carney said he would retaliate “dollar for dollar.”

By The New York Times

Pence says U.S.-Canada trade fight adds to affordability concerns for economy

“I think the last thing we need right now, as our economy is getting back on its feet, is a trade war with Canada,” the former vice president told CNN.

By Sammy Westfall

The lesson from Canada’s collapsed trade talks with the US: negotiation may be futile

Breakdown shows Washington now prioritises its own interests over any semblance of shared economic ground ‘No more!!!’: Trump lashes out after US-Canada talks devolve into trade war The calamitous collapse of trade negotiations between Canada and the United States is a warning to nations worldwide that pursuing any kind of dialogue with the current US administration is doomed at the outset, according to observers who say this recent episode indicates seeking a fair deal is futile. Andrea La...

By Olivia Bowden

Trump says Canada 'wants the benefits' of being a U.S. state 'without being one' as trade dispute deepens

In his first comments since trade talks broke down, President Donald Trump said Canada "wants the benefits" of being a U.S. state "without being one." The president's brief post on his Truth Social platform early Sunday comes after new 50 per cent U.S. tariffs on a range of Canadian goods took effect.

Iran: President defends deal with US as best option for peace

Iran's president has said the country's economy needs a peace deal to attract investors. The Foreign Ministry said Pakistan's top army official will visit Tehran Monday as Islamabad seeks to mediate a resolution.

Trump Admin Predicts US Trade War 'Devastating' For Canada - Barron's

Trump Admin Predicts US Trade War 'Devastating' For Canada  Barron's

Trump revives annexation comments as governors say tariffs on Canada will harm Americans

Canada promised to retaliate against new tariffs from the U.S. after rejecting a trade deal Prime Minister Carney said was unfair

By Adrian Morrow

US-Canada trade dispute escalates after Carney announces retaliatory tariffs

Canada and the US were closing in on a trade deal earlier this week until the negotiations fell apart. Both sides blame each other for last-minute changes to the terms. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced retaliatory tariffs on the United States after Washington imposed a 50 percent levy on 20-billion-dollars worth of Canadian goods. On Saturday, he addressed the nation for the first time since the talks collapsed, as Charlotte Lam explains.

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Cuba was never ‘next’: The United States is betting on a slow suffocation of the Castro regime by 2029

While Donald Trump has threatened to invade Cuba, Marco Rubio has always opted for an economic embargo against the country

By Carla Gloria Colomé

Kelly McParland: Trump puts America’s rot on display

Trade talks breaking down was inevitable

By Kelly McParland

Carney warned about economic coercion. Now Trump is testing the Canadian prime minister

Trump tariffs: What India can learn from Canada’s failed trade talks with US

Ottawa said it would introduce “dollar-for-dollar” retaliatory tariffs from September 8. The move brought an end to talks that had started on February 1, 2025, after the first round of new US tariffs was imposed.

By SMRITI JAIN

US desire for veto over Canada’s pacts with other nations was dealbraker: Carney

Canada plans retaliatory tariffs on the US starting September 8, citing unacceptable trade deal restrictions proposed by Trump's administration.

Iran executes man accused of aiding US, Israel in anti-govt protests - The Straits Times

Iran executes man accused of aiding US, Israel in anti-govt protests  The Straits Times

Here are some of Trump’s options as he prepares to increase economic pressure on Iran

Experts say the Trump administration can also try these options: Sanctions on Chinese 'Teapot' refineries, targeting entities and individuals helping Iran evade sanctions, and a land blockade.

Iran says new sanctions threatened by ‘desperate’ US will fail

Iran’s foreign minister dismissed the threat of new U.S. sanctions as a sign of desperation on Sunday and said the expected new measures would fail to defeat Tehran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is due to hold a press conference at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) on Monday, has threatened to impose “the toughest […]

Mark Carney says the US signature 'was written in pencil' after trade deal collapses

Carney has repeatedly said relations with the US have been forever altered.

Canada to retaliate for US tariffs, worsening ties after talks fail

'You're at war when you get attacked, we got attacked,' Prime Minister Mark Carney says when asked a question about whether Canada was engaged in a trade war

By Reuters

US-Iran standoff: Strait of Hormuz tensions, new US sanctions and flight changes – Key evening updates for UAE residents on August 23

Canada retaliates as trade war with the US escalates

Iran warns any country joining US sanctions considered ‘enemy’

Iran has warned countries against participating in the United States’ “economic war” against the Islamic republic, saying they would be considered enemies.

Trump criticises Canada over tariffs amid ongoing trade dispute

US president accuses Canada of imposing excessive tariffs on US agricultural products

By Anadolu Agency

US-Canada trade rift deepens as Ottawa retaliates, talks flop

Trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada escalated over the weekend as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on Saturday, after walking away from what...

Iran warns any country joining US sanctions considered 'enemy' - Region - World - Ahram Online

Iran warns any country joining US sanctions considered 'enemy' - Region - World  Ahram Online

Canada to retaliate for US tariffs, worsening ties after talks fail

The "dollar for dollar" tariffs ‌on imports of US steel, electronics and other products, to...

Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins - Taiwan News

Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins  Taiwan News

Canada announces retaliatory tariffs after talks with US collapse - Nation Thailand

Canada announces retaliatory tariffs after talks with US collapse  Nation Thailand

Iran warns any country joining US sanctions considered 'enemy' - Dhaka Tribune

Iran warns any country joining US sanctions considered 'enemy'  Dhaka Tribune

Top security official’s comments are a fresh sign of Iran’s readiness to go on the offense

One of the most powerful figures in Iran has said that the US campaign of maximum economic pressure will fail — in a further sign that Iran’s hardline leadership is unwilling to compromise despite a deepening economic crisis. “The world has realized that (US President Donald) Trump’s bluster is nothing but empty talk,” said the … The post Top security official’s comments are a fresh sign of Iran’s readiness to go on the offense appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Araghchi says US pressure tactics have failed as Iran expands regional diplomacy 

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of reverting to failed economic and military pressure tactics against Tehran, while highlighting Iran’s parallel diplomatic efforts with regional countries to reduce tensions and strengthen bilateral ties.

Qmati says Hezbollah open to talks with US, studying 'all options' as to Ali al-Taher

Canada vows sweeping tariffs on US goods as trade negotiations collapse - Qatar Tribune

Canada vows sweeping tariffs on US goods as trade negotiations collapse  Qatar Tribune

Trump hits back at Canada amid trade talks stalemate

Washington DC: The trade stalemate between Washington and Ottawa has seen US President Donald Trump bring back his jibe of referring to Canada as an...

By Times of Oman