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Trump threatens Bombardier ban as Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effectEconomy

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs of up to 50 percent on about $19.8 billion in US goods took effect Tuesday, intensifying the trade war between the neighbours. US President Donald Trump is also threatening to bar all Bombardier aircraft sales in the United States, despite the Canadian company’s extensive network of US suppliers.

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Trump threatens to block Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier from selling in USPolitics

Donald Trump has threatened to stop Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier from selling in the United States. In January, he similarly warned that Bombardier aircraft could lose certification while criticizing Canada over its refusal to certify some US-made Gulfstream planes.

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Canada imposes up to 50% counter-tariffs on US goods as trade war escalatesEconomy

Canada is imposing counter-tariffs of 15% to 50% on nearly $20bn in US imports, including machinery, textiles and consumer goods, matching US duties on Canadian products. The measures deepen a dispute that has strained the two countries’ long-standing trade relationship after talks on a new deal collapsed. It began when Donald Trump returned to office, imposed tariffs on Canadian imports and threatened further action.

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Trump calls Canada’s dollar imbalance with US ‘unacceptable’Economy

As Canada prepares to impose “dollar-for-dollar” retaliatory tariffs on US goods nearly two weeks after Donald Trump introduced 50 per cent tariffs, the US president has criticized what he calls Canada’s dollar imbalance with the United States.

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Canada Hits Back With New US TariffsEconomy

Canada plans to impose retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on US goods from Sept. 8, covering $27.6 billion in imports such as steel, aluminum, pulp and paper, appliances and agricultural equipment. The broader economic impact may be limited, but businesses linked to integrated supply chains, tourism and cross-border commerce could face sharper consequences.

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Rep. Stevens Says Canadian Tariffs Are Squeezing MichiganPolitics

Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens says escalating US tariffs on Canadian goods are increasing costs and creating uncertainty for manufacturers in her district, with the tightly integrated auto supply chain especially exposed. She says she is backing legislation that could provide households up to $1,700 to offset tariff-related expenses.

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Global National: Tensions stay high as Canada’s counter-tariffs nearPolitics

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is drawing renewed backlash for mocking Canadian cadets on social media. With Canada’s retaliatory tariffs due to start within days, hostility between the two countries shows little sign of easing. An Ipsos-Reuters poll indicates most Americans oppose a trade war with Canada and view the tariffs unfavorably.

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“Canada? Really?”: Americans react to Trump’s tariffs on CanadaPolitics

Most Americans appear unwilling to enter a trade war with Canada. An Ipsos-Reuters poll found the tariffs unpopular in the United States, while people have also resisted the idea of renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America.” Protester Tim Milligan said the tariffs were foolish and would only make things more expensive.

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Trump Renames Lake Ontario, Canada RespondsPolitics1:45

President Trump’s decision to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America is drawing reactions on both sides of the border. Bloomberg News’ Shaquille Omari examines responses from Canada and technology companies.

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Trump threatens to cut off Canadian trade ties as U.S. interest rates riseEconomy

Strong U.S. jobs data and persistent inflation could prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, although President Donald Trump has been urging rates to fall. On Friday, he threatened to end all trade with countries that run a surplus with the U.S., including Canada, unless he gets his way.

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Is Trump threatening to sabotage the economy to force Fed rate cuts?Economy

President Donald Trump threatened Friday to stop the US from trading with many nations unless the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates. In a Truth Social post, he said this would be better than tariffs and urged the Fed board, led by its “great new leader,” to act.

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Did Trump’s trade war affect Ontario byelection results?Politics

Ontario’s legislature remained unchanged after three byelections held Thursday at the height of the Canada-U.S. trade war. Power & Politics discusses the results with Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles.

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Trump Says Rate Hike Won't Reassure Bond MarketEconomy

President Donald Trump steps up pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates and threatens to halt trade with some economies that run a surplus with the US. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters at the White House.

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This Week in Washington: Trump administration disputes Canada’s account of collapsed trade talksEconomy

The Canada-U.S. trade war is intensifying as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s previously announced counter-tariffs are due to take effect next week. Washington continues to reject Canada’s account, accusing Carney’s government of abandoning the deal for political gain. Trump also warned that Carney was making him “the enemy,” with devastating consequences.

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US trade tensions fuel Canadian patriotism as shoppers shun American goodsEconomy

Canada is ready to return to negotiations with the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney says, insisting any new trade deal must offer stability, credibility and benefits to both countries. The trade war is also fueling Canadian patriotism and reshaping attitudes toward its closest neighbour, as shoppers avoid American goods.

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US trade leader reveals what happened with US-Canada dealEconomy

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer discusses the sparring between the United States and Canada after a last-minute deal fell apart, along with trade with China and other issues.

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Global National: Sept. 3, 2026 | Carney rejects Trump officials’ claims on failed trade talksPolitics

Prime Minister Mark Carney is rejecting claims from Donald Trump’s administration about why Canada-U.S. trade talks collapsed. The report examines how Carney is managing tensions with the White House as he announces a plan to build new Via Rail passenger cars in Canada. Severe thunderstorms also hit Toronto and parts of southern Ontario with heavy rain, hail and damaging winds.

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Trump says Carney is making him ‘the enemy’ for political reasonsPolitics

As U.S. officials continue to challenge the government’s rationale for abandoning trade talks, Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada’s trade team is ready to return to negotiations, but only if the U.S. respects Canada’s red lines. The Power Panel examines the latest exchange in the trade war.

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Feds invest almost $5B in new made-in-Canada Via Rail carsPolitics

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced $4.7 billion for new Via Rail passenger cars to replace the aging fleet. With the railway facing major reliability problems, Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon discusses how much the investment could improve operations.

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Canada diversifying oil buyers as U.S. puts Canada ‘on notice’: energy ministerEconomy

The U.S. is threatening to move away from Canadian energy after reaching a new deal for majority control of Venezuela’s oil reserves. Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says Canada is continuing to diversify its buyers and Ottawa will not “sacrifice our critical industries” to secure a trade agreement with Washington.

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Mark Carney announces multibillion-dollar Via Rail investmentPolitics

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced $4.7 billion to manufacture 313 passenger cars for Via Rail. The new cars will be built in Ontario and Quebec with assistance from a France-based rail transport manufacturer.

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