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Canada-U.S. trade war hits Christmas ornamentsEconomy

U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff campaign against Canada is affecting unexpected parts of the economy. Among those hit is B.C.-based Santa ornament carver Dave Francis.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford takes to U.S. news networks with a more conciliatory tonePolitics

After calling President Donald Trump a “loser” and “king of bankruptcies” and telling him to “kiss my ass,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford is appearing across U.S. news networks with a softer message. Ford told CNN that the dispute had become heated and personal the previous day, and agreed it was time to lower the temperature. He said he wants a good deal for Americans and Canadians.

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US-Canada trade war: Trump threatens to rename Lake OntarioPolitics

Amid the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade war rhetoric, President Donald Trump threatened Tuesday to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America.” It remains unclear whether he was serious or merely “trolling” on social media, prompting reactions from Canadians and Americans.

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Who is really paying the price of the Canada-U.S. trade war?Economy

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced that Canada would impose dollar-for-dollar tariffs in response to the 50 per cent duties levied by the United States. Power & Politics asks University of Calgary economics professor Trevor Tombe whether the retaliation will help or hurt Canadians.

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Canada Doubles Tariffs on US Steel Products to as Much as 50%Economy

The program examines the overlap between politics and global business. Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canada should respond to US tariffs “tariff for tariff and dollar for dollar,” while urging President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney to reach a fair deal. Senator Ted Cruz says tariff threats should open markets, reduce trade barriers and expand commerce, not keep tariffs high indefinitely.

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NDP Leader Avi Lewis says trade war could and should hurt President TrumpPolitics

Opposition leaders from the Conservative Party, NDP and Bloc Québécois met Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday to discuss the government's response to the latest 50 per cent U.S. tariffs. NDP Leader Avi Lewis said he was struck by Carney's tone about the prospects of reaching a deal while Donald Trump is president.

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Canada hits US with counter-tariffs on more than 700 productsEconomy

Canada will levy counter-tariffs of up to 50 percent on $27.6bn in US imports, including wood products, appliances and agricultural goods. The measures match US tariffs on nearly $20bn of Canadian exports and follow the collapse of trade talks, amid escalating rhetoric from President Donald Trump.

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‘You don’t have to bow down’: Premier Kinew praises Canada’s response to Trump’s trade warPolitics

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew praised Canada’s response to the U.S. trade war while answering questions at an announcement of a $2.4 million investment in transitional housing for women and children fleeing family violence. He said discussions with the prime minister had focused on preparing for this situation for more than two years, adding that Americans would eventually see how damaging the presidency is.

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Trump takes Canada feud a step furtherPolitics

Fox News reports on the latest developments involving Dolly Parton’s death, the U.S.-Canada trade war and related issues.

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'Kiss my ***': Canada reacts to Trump's new tariffsEconomy

Canada will impose tariffs of 15% to 50% on more than 700 U.S. goods from September 8, officials announced, seeking to match recent U.S. duties dollar for dollar. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the American tariffs would have real consequences for Canadian workers, businesses and communities, and that Canada had to respond.

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Canada Ready to Go Tariff-for-Tariff With US, Ford SaysPolitics

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said his war of words with President Donald Trump over tariffs became heated, but he had to “hit back.” Ford said Canada and the US need a fair trade deal, while no deal would be preferable to a bad one.

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Canada Matches Trump TariffsPolitics

Bloomberg’s early edition of Balance of Power examines the latest moves by the Trump administration, including Canada’s tariff response. The program also covers Nvidia market developments and China’s actions.

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Canadian officials respond to Trump’s new trade war with dollar-for-dollar tariffsEconomy

Canada has unveiled its response to the 50% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Canada will levy counter-tariffs of up to 15%, 25% or 50% on $27.6 billion in U.S. imports beginning Sept. 8, after trade talks collapsed late Friday.

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David Eby responds to Canada’s measures supporting businesses amid U.S. tariffs | LIVEPolitics

British Columbia Premier David Eby is set to address the federal government’s new measures to protect Canadian workers and businesses as trade tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump escalate. Canada announced counter-tariffs on more than 700 American goods, worth C$27.6 billion—roughly matching the value of Canadian goods covered by Trump’s sweeping 50% tariffs.

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Canada matches US tariffs as relations fall to a new lowEconomy

Tariffs, personal insults and failed negotiations are driving the two close allies further apart. The report examines who may suffer most, whether compromise remains possible and whether stronger economic ties with Europe could give Canada a way forward.

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