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US and China discuss cutting LNG tariffs before Xi visit
The United States and China are in discussions regarding the potential reduction or elimination of Chinese tariffs on American liquefied natural gas (LNG). These talks are part of a larger energy and agriculture agreement package that may be revealed during Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Washington.
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Politics · European UnionTrump threatens EU trade action over Canada associate membership
Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs or halt trade with the European Union if Canada is granted associate membership. He described the prospect as 'laughable' and a 'hostile act', while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed a desire for Canada to be the bloc's first associate member.
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Politics · United StatesCarney warns of cost as Canada's retaliatory tariffs against US begin
Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned Canadians that the country's shift away from the United States will incur costs, though he maintains the alternative would be significantly more detrimental. Canada's retaliatory tariffs against the US took effect on Tuesday.
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Politics · United StatesTrump shares hockey cartoon mocking Canadian PM Mark Carney
Donald Trump shared a cartoon image of himself and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney playing hockey, with Trump telling Carney to 'Get up, governor.' The post appeared on Truth Social days before Canada's retaliatory tariffs on US goods are set to take effect.
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Business & Economy · United StatesTrump calls Canada dollar imbalance 'unacceptable'
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the imbalance between the Canadian and U.S. dollars is unacceptable and has persisted for years. His remarks come as Canada prepares to implement retaliatory tariffs on American goods.
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Politics · United StatesTrump says US doesn't need Canada amid 50% aluminum tariff
U.S. President Donald Trump stated the United States does not need Canada, while simultaneously imposing a 50% tariff on Canadian aluminum. Reports highlight the significant economic interdependence between the two nations, with Canada being the US's second-largest trading partner.
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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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Politics · United StatesLula and Trump Discuss Tariffs in 80-Minute Call
Brazilian President Lula da Silva spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump for 80 minutes on August 21, 2026. Lula argued that US justifications for imposing tariffs on Brazilian goods were unfounded. The leaders agreed on the need to maintain strong commercial ties and proposed resuming bilateral meetings.
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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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