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Business & Economy · United StatesCanada Reverses Seafood Tariffs on U.S. Imports After Industry Pushback
Canada's Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne defended the government's decision to reverse retaliatory tariffs on U.S. seafood imports. The tariffs, set to take effect September 8, targeted over 900 U.S. products, including a 25 percent duty on various seafood items.
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Politics · United StatesCanada Adjusts Tariffs on US Goods After Industry Input
Canada is adjusting its list of counter-tariffs in response to feedback from Canadian industries. The planned reprisal includes raising tariffs on American steel and aluminum products and imposing duties on hundreds of other U.S. exports.
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Politics · United StatesTrump implied threat to Canada energy trade
Donald Trump posted an implied threat to energy products flowing into Canada from the U.S. While Canada is a larger supplier to the U.S., some Canadian regions could be significantly impacted by a disruption.
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Politics · United StatesLawyer predicts court challenges for new Canada duties
A lawyer who previously worked on a case that led the US Supreme Court to strike down a tariff tool favoured by Donald Trump believes new duties imposed on Canada are likely to face legal challenges. The expert cited a high probability of court action.
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Politics · United StatesNew Brunswick Premier Says Power to Maine Will Not Be Cut
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt has stated her province will not cut off electricity supplies to Maine at this time, despite ongoing trade disputes between Canada and the U.S. Holt described such a measure as extremely serious, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford had previously warned of potential power export cuts.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS tariffs hit Canadian small businesses
Canadian small businesses are experiencing significant impacts from new US tariffs, including order cancellations and a halt in deliveries. Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced retaliatory measures, stating Canada will match US tariffs dollar-for-dollar.
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PoliticsSaskatchewan NDP asks Premier Moe to remove US liquor from shelves
Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP has urged Premier Scott Moe to remove U.S. liquor from store shelves. The call comes amid an escalating trade dispute where the U.S. has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods.
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Politics · United StatesConservatives demand details of US trade offer Canada rejected
Federal conservatives are calling on the Canadian government to release the full details of a trade offer from the United States that Canada rejected. The party's critic for Canada-U.S. relations, Shuvaloy Majumdar, wrote to Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc requesting the information.
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Politics · United StatesCanada to impose retaliatory tariffs on US after trade talks collapse
Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States starting September 8, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced. The decision follows the collapse of trade talks, which British Columbia Premier David Eby described as revealing the "true nature" of American objectives.
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US imposes 50% tariffs on $20bn Canadian goods after trade talks fail
The United States announced it would impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian products, effective early Saturday. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated Canada declined to finalize a trade deal on previously agreed terms, leading to the tariffs.
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Business & Economy · United StatesTrump says Canada trade deal moving along as tariff deadline nears
President Donald Trump said a trade deal with Canada was "moving along" as a deadline for imposing tariffs on $28 billion of Canadian goods approached. Negotiators from both countries met in Washington on the day of the deadline.
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Politics · United StatesCanada Premiers Consider Resuming U.S. Alcohol Sales
Canadian provinces are considering reinstating sales of U.S. alcohol, a move requested by Prime Minister Mark Carney to aid trade negotiations. While some premiers agree, others are hesitant, and consumer willingness to purchase U.S. products remains uncertain.
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Business & EconomyTrump tariff deadline approaches for Canadian goods
U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose a 50 per cent tariff on $28 billion of Canadian goods is scheduled to take effect just after midnight. The tariffs will be enacted unless officials finalize a trade agreement.
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PoliticsOntario shoppers reject U.S. alcohol return as trade talks hinge on ban
Canada’s trade negotiations with the U.S. are stalled over a 2025 ban on American alcohol in Canadian stores. Ontario shoppers interviewed say they will not buy U.S. wine or bourbon even if the ban lifts, while Premier Doug Ford has not confirmed whether Ontario will reverse it.
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Business & EconomyCanada and U.S. extend trade deadline as provinces split on U.S. alcohol return
Canada and the U.S. delayed new tariffs by three days as negotiations continue. Provinces agreed to return U.S. alcohol to shelves, except Manitoba, where Premier Wab Kinew urged Canadians to boycott it. Alberta and Saskatchewan already restocked.
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Business & Economy · United StatesTrump hints at reviving Keystone XL pipeline in Canada trade talks
Donald Trump suggested reviving the Keystone XL pipeline in a Truth Social post on 18 August 2026, linking it to a trade deal with Canada. The project, cancelled by Joe Biden in 2021, would carry Canadian crude to the U.S. Gulf Coast. Its role in the negotiations remains unclear.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian cement and hockey sticks from 19 August
The US plans to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods including cement and hockey sticks on 19 August, citing provincial alcohol bans and dairy supply management. Canada’s trade minister met US officials as negotiations continue, with some provinces reversing alcohol restrictions but others holding out.
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PoliticsOnly two Eastern Canadian premiers attend New England governors conference
The 47th Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers took place on 9-10 August 2026 with only Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston and Prince Edward Island Premier Rob Lantz attending from Eastern Canada. Four New England governors facing primaries did not attend, leaving Vermont Gov. Phil Scott as the sole U.S. representative.
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Politics · United StatesPoilievre urges Carney to reject Trump trade demands ahead of new tariffs
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has written to Finance Minister Mark Carney urging the government not to yield to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade demands, citing prior concessions on digital service taxes and counter-tariffs. A new round of 50 percent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods is set to take effect within ten days, with dairy supply management a key point of contention.
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Politics · United StatesCanada reaffirms ICC support but silent on Trump sanctions against judge Kimberly Prost
Prime Minister Mark Carney stated Canada’s support for the International Criminal Court is unequivocal, but did not address U.S. sanctions against Canadian judge Kimberly Prost. The U.S. has pledged to dismantle the ICC, while Prost seeks legal reversal of sanctions affecting her finances.
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