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Politics · United StatesWhite House X post on Sapporo production move clarified
The White House posted on X about Sapporo Breweries moving production from Canada to the US due to tariffs. The brewery later clarified that only non-alcoholic beer, less than one per cent of its Canadian output, is being considered for the move.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS and Canada impose reciprocal tariffs impacting small businesses
A trade war between the United States and Canada has led to reciprocal tariffs on approximately $20 billion of goods. Small business owners report increased costs and reduced sales, exacerbated by rising energy prices linked to the Iran war.
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Politics · United StatesSteelworkers President Calls for Canada-US Unity Amid Trade War
United Steelworkers International President Roxanne Brown called for unity between Canada and the United States amid ongoing trade tensions. She delivered her message at a news conference in Laval, Quebec, on Tuesday, September 15.
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Politics · United StatesNew Brunswick to favour Canadian goods over US imports
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt has announced new measures to support local businesses affected by US tariffs. The province will direct public institutions to prioritise Canadian products and is expanding programmes to help businesses diversify into new markets.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS Bans Canadian Dairy, Alcohol Imports and Imposes Tariffs
The United States will ban imports of dairy, motorcycles, and alcoholic beverages from Canada, and impose a 50% tariff on new Canadian products. These actions are a response to Canada's own retaliatory tariffs.
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Politics · United StatesNova Scotia Premier Houston Discusses Trade War Support
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has stated his government is engaging with businesses affected by the ongoing trade war with the United States. While a $50 million contingency fund exists, it has not yet been utilized.
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Politics · United StatesSaskatchewan Imposes 50% Tax on American Alcohol
Saskatchewan has implemented a 50 per cent tax on American-produced alcohol purchased through the provincial liquor authority's online system. This action is a response to US tariffs on Canadian goods, with Premier Scott Moe stating it aims to support local products.
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Politics · United StatesGeorge Clooney criticises US defence secretary over mockery of Canadian cadets
George Clooney called Pete Hegseth’s post mocking two female Canadian military cadets ‘cruel and unkind’ at the Venice Film Festival. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and other officials condemned the remarks, while the Pentagon said the post ‘speaks for itself’.
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Conflict & SecurityUS admiral dismisses Canada invasion question as 'preposterous'
The head of US Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel Paparo, called the suggestion of a US invasion of Canada 'absolutely and utterly preposterous' during a news conference in Victoria. He compared the likelihood to an attack on Mars, while also describing Canada as an 'indispensable' military ally.
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Business & EconomyCarney: US trade stance threatened Canadian industries
Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that US negotiators approached recent trade talks with an attitude that would have resulted in Canadian industries, particularly the automotive sector, becoming subsidiaries or ceasing operations. He made these remarks in reference to discussions held last month.
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Conflict & SecurityCalgary home vandalized amid US-Canada trade dispute
A Calgary homeowner reported vandalism including eggs, dog feces, and online threats of arson directed at his house displaying pro-Trump flags. He believes the incidents are linked to frustration over U.S.-Canada trade tariffs.
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PoliticsPentagon defends Hegseth's post about Canadian cadets
U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted an image of two young women in uniform from a Canadian cadet program with the caption 'this is real'. The post led to backlash, with some calling it unfair to target the youth program. The Pentagon defended the post, stating it speaks for itself.
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Business & EconomyBank of Canada to hold interest rate amid US trade war
The Bank of Canada is expected to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 2.25 per cent. Renewed trade tensions with the U.S. have created uncertainty, potentially impacting inflation and economic growth.
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Politics · United StatesAlberta MLA Jennifer Johnson travels to Minnesota for conference
Alberta legislature member Jennifer Johnson is travelling to Saint Paul, Minnesota, to attend the Midwestern Legislative Conference. The trip is intended to promote Alberta's energy, trade, and agriculture interests following the collapse of Canada-US trade negotiations.
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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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Politics · United StatesSaskatchewan to impose 50% tax on US alcohol in retaliation
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced a 50% reciprocal tax on alcohol from the United States, to be implemented on September 8. This action is a response to US tariffs on Canadian alcohol, which began on August 22. Sales of American liquor in Saskatchewan have already fallen by 40%.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS and Canada impose new tariffs amid trade war escalation
The United States and Canada have escalated their trade dispute by imposing new tariffs on each other's goods. Talks broke down Friday, with both sides threatening further action, including potential tariffs on the auto industry.
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Politics · United StatesCanada electricity exports to US unlikely to cause blackouts
Social media users claim Canada could plunge the US into darkness amid trade war escalation. Experts state this is unlikely, with economic impacts and higher costs being more probable outcomes than widespread power outages.
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Business & EconomyB.C. Premier Eby Suggests Non-Tariff Measures in Trade War
Premier David Eby suggested British Columbia could cut off U.S. access to thermal coal export terminals at Roberts Bank as a non-tariff measure in the escalating trade war. The province's business community expressed concern over potential job losses.
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Business & Economy · United StatesCanadian bank CEOs call trade tensions 'manageable'
Leaders of Canada's major banks, including Scotiabank CEO Scott Thomson and BMO CEO Darryl White, have described the escalating trade tensions with the United States as 'manageable.' They made these remarks while reporting third-quarter financial results, suggesting the fundamentals of the Canadian economy remain strong.
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