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Canada unveiled retaliatory tariffs up to 50% on about $27.6 billion of U.S. imports (roughly 700 products, including seafood and rail equipment) set to take effect Sept. 8, as talks break down and political calculations shape the list; energy and potash are spared, while Maine lobster faces a 25% levy.
Trump’s plan to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian-made cars has Canada’s leaders, including Mark Carney, warning that the move targets Canada’s big industries and is not surprising, while Ottawa pledges to defend sovereignty and deploy leverage (like critical minerals and electricity) to press for a better deal; officials say Canada can weather the impact with its fiscal capacity, but warn that small businesses and workers may suffer, as they outline measures and responses such as supporting affected businesses and pursuing strategic trade strategies like a large icebreaker fleet to safeguard trade routes.
Canada will retaliate dollar-for-dollar against US 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of goods, targeting steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics; Ottawa plans to announce the details soon and says the measures could last years, while Washington says no new talks are planned and warns higher costs for businesses and families as Canada seeks to diversify its trade relationships.
Canada and Michigan canceled a planned Friday joint ribbon-cutting for the Gordie Howe International Bridge after Trump announced 50% tariffs on Canadian goods; the bridge’s Monday opening remains on track, with a Canadians-only event planned in Windsor, marking the second cancellation amid cross-border tensions.
A planned joint US-Canada ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge was canceled after Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, with Canada set to hold its own event and the US undecided on a separate celebration; officials still expect the bridge to open to traffic on July 27, and Canada plans to celebrate the milestone on July 24, as cross-border trade tensions intensify over ownership, tolls and related demands.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged the US to send help rather than complain as wildfires in Canada push thick smoke into parts of North America, triggering unhealthy air in cities from DC to New York and Detroit. Ontario says it has about 150 firefighting crews and more than 80 water bombers and helicopters assisting efforts, while health officials warn residents to stay indoors, wear masks, and monitor conditions amid climate-change–driven wildfire patterns.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged redefining the Canada–US partnership as Donald Trump weighs renewing a bilateral trade agreement, delivering the call during a speech at the Economic Club of New York to foster closer economic coordination and growth.
Canadian border officials seized about 266.4 kg (roughly 587 pounds) of suspected methamphetamine in 16 duffel bags at the Blue Water Bridge crossing from the U.S. on Feb. 4, 2026. A 29-year-old Canadian national, Kulbir Singh, was charged with importation and possession for trafficking.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he meant his Davos remarks and will pursue 12 new trade deals across six months to diversify Canada’s exports away from the United States, signaling a broader strategy that includes talks with China while fending off Trump’s tariff threats and eyeing markets in India, Australia and beyond.