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world1 hour ago•4 min saved

Carney urges US to drop theatrics in stalled Canada trade talks

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says a U.S.–Canada trade deal is possible only if Washington stops theatrics and respects Canadian sovereignty, including protections for French-language media; talks have stalled since Carney walked away over streaming-language rules and Canada’s freedom to strike agreements with others. U.S. officials say there’s no better deal available, while tariffs and counter-tariffs threaten escalation, with provinces limiting U.S. access and Canada preparing further measures. Carney urged the U.S. to approach negotiations seriously, warning the dispute is far from resolved.

via Politico|

#language #sovereignty #tariffs

opinion1 day ago•5 min saved

Trump’s Canada tariffs risk undoing North American unity, Zoellick warns

Robert Zoellick argues that Donald Trump’s threats against Canada threaten the decades-long US–Canada economic integration that underpins security and prosperity, built through NAFTA/USMCA, cross-border supply chains, and energy trade. Tariffs would invite retaliation, fuel anti-American sentiment, and could empower Alberta separatists, undermining American interests even as most Americans favor the Canada–US partnership.

via Financial Times|

#canada #naftausmca #north-america

travel-and-leisure2 days ago•6 min saved

US Cities Launch Charm Offensive to Reclaim Canadian Tourists

Amid renewed US–Canada tensions and tariff rhetoric, US cities including New York are courting Canadian travelers with discounts and symbolic gestures (Empire State Building lit in Canada’s colors) to revive a key market that has seen a roughly 25% drop in Canadian visitors to the US; while Canada remains a major source of visitors to border towns, some Canadians remain wary or participate in boycotts as cross-border relations remain strained.

via Financial Times|

#canada #new-york-city #tourism

politics4 days ago•3 min saved

Trump Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America Amid Trade Tensions

President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America in the U.S. geographic naming registry as part of escalating tariffs against Canada; the move is unilateral and binding only in the United States, with Canada not obliged to adopt the new name.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#lake-america #lake-ontario #politics

politics5 days ago•127 min saved

Trump renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America,' hints oceans may follow

President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario in the United States to 'Lake America,' saying the change is effective immediately and hinting that oceans could be renamed next; the move echoes past talk of rebranding other waters, while noting the lake’s Indigenous-origin name and that no single international body governs water names.

via AP News|

#executive-orders #lake-america #lake-ontario

politics7 days ago•128 min saved

Trump floats 'Lake America' as trade spat with Canada heats up

President Donald Trump floated renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America” amid a growing U.S.-Canada tariff fight, with Canada planning targeted retaliation and support for workers affected by tariffs; Canadian ministers pushed back on U.S. demands and stressed Canada won’t be treated as a US subsidiary, while a Michigan business owner warned tariffs could threaten livelihoods. The piece also notes surrounding tensions over language protections and other trade irritants in the broader diplomacy with Canada.

via AP News|

#canada #lake-ontario #politics

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Tariffs Push Canada to Host Gordie Howe Bridge Opening Without the U.S.

President Trump’s threat to raise tariffs on Canadian imports led Canada to scrap a binational opening for the Gordie Howe International Bridge and instead hold a Canada-only ceremony on July 24, while the bridge will still open to traffic on July 27. Ottawa argues the tariff move breaches the USMCA framework, and Michigan officials caution about broader cross-border trade impacts as discussions over tolls and profits continue.

via Detroit Free Press|

#gordie-howe-bridge #opening-ceremony #tariffs

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Trump taps old tariff tool to slap 50% duties on Canadian goods

Trump announced a 50% tariff on select Canadian imports to take effect in August under Section 338 of the 1930 Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, targeting about $20 billion in goods as retaliation for Canada's actions and amid questions about the policy's historical impact; the White House says the move is narrow and targeted, reviving a Depression-era tool in a modern trade dispute.

via Axios|

#canada #politics #tariffs

politics1 month ago•118 min saved

Trump Targets Canada With 50% Tariffs on Cars, Cheese and Spirits

President Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, targeting autos, cheese, and alcohol, arguing the move addresses long-running disputes and pressures Canada to renegotiate trade terms. The measure risks Canadian retaliation and could disrupt cross-border supply chains and prices for sectors reliant on imports from Canada.

via AP News|

#canada #donald-trump #international-trade

world1 month ago•5 min saved

Gordie Howe Bridge Opens July 27 Amid US-Canada Trade Row

The Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Detroit and Windsor will open on July 27 after delays tied to a tariff dispute between the U.S. and Canada, with a deal backed by the U.S. government to resolve ownership and toll-revenue arrangements. Funded by Canada, the bridge is expected to ease congestion and boost cross-border trade.

via Politico|

#detroit-windsor #gordie-howe-bridge #tariffs

world2 months ago•5 min saved

Gordie Howe Bridge Opening Delayed Again Amid Unresolved Issues

The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Ontario and Michigan has been delayed again, with a ribbon-cutting canceled and no new date announced as Canadian and U.S. officials work to resolve outstanding issues. The CAD 6.4 billion project, begun in 2018, is meant to boost cross-border trade and provide a safety link alongside the privately owned Ambassador Bridge amid pandemic setbacks and political tensions.

via BBC|

#bridge-delays #gordie-howe-bridge #ribbon-cutting-canceled

world2 months ago•4 min saved

Gordie Howe Bridge to Open Amid Trump Pressure

Canada says the Gordie Howe International Bridge will open by the end of the week despite threats from U.S. President Trump to block it or demand concessions; Ottawa frames the six-lane link between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan as a symbol of cross-border cooperation that should boost trade and supply chains. The $6.4-billion project, co-owned by Canada and Michigan, has faced opposition from the Moroun family and amid broader US-Canada tensions and USMCA renegotiations, highlighting ongoing frictions even as the bridge nears completion.

via Al Jazeera|

#cross-border-trade #detroit-windsor #gordie-howe-bridge

defense3 months ago•2 min saved

Canada chooses European radar planes over U.S. rivals for Arctic defense

Canada will buy Saab’s Airborne Early Warning & Control Aircraft (built on Bombardier Global 6500, with 20% U.S. content) over two American options, Boeing’s E-7A Wedgetail and L3Harris’s Aeris X, with negotiations for a six-aircraft fleet. The move aligns with Ottawa’s push to diversify defense spending away from the United States and boost domestic production, and Saab’s GlobalEye is touted as strengthening Arctic surveillance. Ottawa is also reviewing its planned F-35 purchase, and Saab has proposed that some assembly and maintenance for Canada could occur domestically under broader defense cooperation.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#arctic-security #bombardier-global-6500 #canada-defense-procurement

world4 months ago•2 min saved

Canada plans to diversify away from U.S. economic ties amid tariff pressure

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the country’s once-strong economic links to the United States have become a weakness due to tariff tensions and global uncertainty, and he will push for more investment, new trade deals with other countries, expanded clean energy capacity, and stronger domestic resilience to reduce dependence on one partner. He argues hope isn’t a plan, vows regular updates on diversification, and notes U.S. tariffs are affecting auto and steel workers while protectionist moves push Canada to diversify away from the U.S.

via PBS|

#canada #diversification #tariffs

world5 months ago•4 min saved

Gunfire at U.S. Consulate in Toronto Prompts National-Security Probe

Shots were fired at the U.S. consulate in Toronto early Tuesday; no injuries or damage were reported. Police say two people in a white Honda CRV fired at the building and fled. The incident is being treated as a national security matter, with investigations by Toronto police, the RCMP, CSIS, and the FBI, but no suspects or motive have been identified. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford condemned the act. The shooting follows recent synagogue gunfire in the Toronto area, though officials have not linked the incidents.

via CBS News|

#canada #consulate-shooting #national-security