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U.S.-Canada trade tensions and tariff threats
U.S.-Canada relations are strained amid Trump administration threats of 50% tariffs, prompting Canadian officials to pursue emergency trade negotiations while cross-border economic activity and tourism decline. Regional leaders are urging both governments to reach a comprehensive trade deal to mitigate broader economic impacts including potential price increases on consumer goods.
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United StatesCanadaDonald TrumpDominic LeBlancJamieson Greer
2026-08-24
2026-08-22
- Sunday shows preview: Canada faces off in trade ‘war’ with U.S. amid national debt woes, Republicans gear up for upcoming primaries
- US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, and Canada says it will retaliate
- US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, and Canada says it will retaliate
- US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, and Canada says it will retaliate
- US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, and Canada says it will retaliate
- Canada rejects US terms for trade deal as 50 percent tariffs take effect
- US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products; Canada says it will retaliate
- US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, and Canada says it will retaliate
- As US-Canada trade talks collapse, consumers brace for higher costs
- US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, and Canada says it will retaliate
- US is set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products
- US is set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products
- US is set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products
- US is set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products
- United States set to slap 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian imports as historic allies can’t reach last-ditch deal
2026-08-19
- The Latest: Trump says US and Canada reached deal to delay US tariffs on Canadian imports
- The Latest: Trump says US and Canada reached deal to delay US tariffs on Canadian imports
- The Latest: Trump says US and Canada reached deal to delay US tariffs on Canadian imports
- Trump paused new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing a last-minute trade deal
- Trump halts new tariffs on Canadian goods hours before deadline
- Trump announces temporary pause on new Canada tariffs
- Trump announces temporary pause on new Canada tariffs
- Trump announces temporary pause on new Canada tariffs
- Trump announces temporary pause on new Canada tariffs
- US tariffs on Canadian goods paused for three days
- Trump says US and Canada have reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports
- Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canada for 3 days
- Trump hits pause on Canada tariffs threat, and hints at revival of Keystone XL oil pipeline project
- Trump holds off on new 50% tariffs for Canadian goods
- Trump says US and Canada have reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports
- Your favorite cocktail could be an unexpected casualty of Trump's looming trade fight
- Your favorite cocktail could be an unexpected casualty of Trump's looming trade fight
2026-08-18
- The Latest: Last-minute talks seek to stop US tariffs on Canadian goods
- US and Canada hold last-minute talks to stop Trump’s 50% tariffs
- The Latest: Last-minute talks seek to stop US tariffs on Canadian goods
- US and Canada hold last-minute talks to stop Trump’s 50% tariffs
- US, Canada hold last-minute talks to stop 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods