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Trump calls possible Canada-EU move a hostile act after escalating trade war

Trump calls possible Canada-EU move a hostile act after escalating trade war

After further escalating his trade war Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump said if Canada becomes the first associate member of the European Union it could be a "hostile act." Speaking to reporters in North Carolina, the president said if it's done with "bad intentions" he will "put very heavy tariffs on Europe." Trump also called Canada a "terrible trade partner"...

Trump calls possible Canada-EU move a hostile act after escalating trade war

Trump calls possible Canada-EU move a hostile act after escalating trade war

WASHINGTON -- After further escalating his trade war Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump said if Canada becomes the first associate member of the European Union it could be a "hostile act."

Trump calls Canada becoming 'associate member' of EU a hostile act

Trump calls Canada becoming 'associate member' of EU a hostile act

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump says if Canada becomes the first associate member of the European Union it would be a "hostile act."

Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement

Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order today directing federal agencies overseeing government procurement in the United States to remove all products of Canadian origin. The move is the latest escalation of the trade war by the Trump administration after negotiations between Canada and the United States broke down last month. Trump first threatened to remove all Canadian-origin products from...

Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement

Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump signed an memorandum Wednesday directing federal agencies overseeing government procurement in the United States to remove all products of Canadian origin.

CP NewsAlert: Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement

CP NewsAlert: Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order today directing federal agencies overseeing government procurement in the United States to remove all products of Canadian origin.

Trump criticizes Canada over drugs but leaves it off list of drug-producing countries

Trump criticizes Canada over drugs but leaves it off list of drug-producing countries

U.S. President Donald Trump is again accusing Canada of not doing enough to clamp down on drugs -- but did not include it in a list of major drug-producing countries released Wednesday. "After four years of open border chaos, seizures of fentanyl and other drugs being smuggled into the United States have been reduced by more than half, and drug...

Trump criticizes Canada over drugs but leaves it off list of drug-producing countries

Trump criticizes Canada over drugs but leaves it off list of drug-producing countries

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump is again accusing Canada of not doing enough to clamp down on drugs -- but did not include it in a list of major drug-producing countries released Wednesday.

Trade tensions with Canada not top of mind for Republicans at convention

Trade tensions with Canada not top of mind for Republicans at convention

DALLAS -- U.S. President Donald Trump told his most ardent followers Wednesday that Canada "very much wants to make a deal" while headlining a highly unusual Republican convention a day after escalating his trade war.

Trade tensions with Canada not on the minds of many Republicans at convention

Trade tensions with Canada not on the minds of many Republicans at convention

DALLAS -- While the trade war between Canada and the United States escalated this week, it's not hitting the radar of many of the party faithful who gathered in Dallas for a Republican convention Wednesday.

Trade tensions with Canada not on the minds of Republicans at convention

Trade tensions with Canada not on the minds of Republicans at convention

DALLAS -- While the trade war between Canada and the United States escalated this week, it's not hitting the radar of party faithful gathered in Dallas for a Republican convention today.

Trump ramps up retaliation against Canada, banning imports of booze, other products

Trump ramps up retaliation against Canada, banning imports of booze, other products

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump signed new executive orders on Tuesday, ramping up retaliation after Canada imposed its latest set of duties on the United States.

Trump ramps up retaliation against Canada, banning imports of booze, other products

Trump ramps up retaliation against Canada, banning imports of booze, other products

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump signed new executive orders today ramping up retaliation after Canada imposed retaliatory duties on the United States.

Trump ramps up retaliation against Canada, banning imports of booze, other products

Trump ramps up retaliation against Canada, banning imports of booze, other products

U.S. President Donald Trump signed new executive orders on Tuesday, ramping up retaliation after Canada imposed its latest set of duties on the United States. The five orders, which will take effect later this month, will completely bar imports of certain Canadian goods, including motorcycles, some dairy products and alcoholic beverages.

CP NewsAlert: Trump ramps up retaliation against Canada

CP NewsAlert: Trump ramps up retaliation against Canada

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump has signed executive orders today ramping up retaliation after Canada imposed duties.

Trump bans Canadian goods from U.S. government contracts after new duties kick in

Trump bans Canadian goods from U.S. government contracts after new duties kick in

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is directing the federal agency that oversees government procurement to remove all Canadian-origin products from its "awards schedules" after Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs came into effect.

Trump bans Canadian goods from U.S. government contracts after new duties kick in

Trump bans Canadian goods from U.S. government contracts after new duties kick in

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump says he is directing the federal agency that oversees government procurement to remove all Canadian-origin products from its "awards schedules" after Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs came into effect.

Trump bans Canadian goods from U.S. government contracts after new duties kick in

Trump bans Canadian goods from U.S. government contracts after new duties kick in

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is directing the federal agency that oversees government procurement to remove all Canadian-origin products from its "awards schedules" after Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs came into effect. In a post on social media, Trump said "the Canadian Government, including Canadian Provinces, have banned American Small Businesses and Companies from selling into their Government Procurement...

CP NewsAlert: Trump bans Canadian goods from U.S. government contracts

CP NewsAlert: Trump bans Canadian goods from U.S. government contracts

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump says he is directing the federal agency that oversees government procurement to remove all Canadian-origin products from its "awards schedule" after Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs came into effect.

Trump's trade war with Canada is becoming a ballot box issue ahead of U.S. midterms

Trump's trade war with Canada is becoming a ballot box issue ahead of U.S. midterms

As the United States braces for pivotal midterm elections this November, there's a new and unexpected issue on voters' minds in many states: President Donald Trump's escalating trade war with Canada. "Canada is our friend, our closest ally and our biggest trading partner," Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins told Politico in an interview published last week. "This is not China...

Trump's trade war with Canada is becoming a ballot box issue ahead of U.S. midterms

Trump's trade war with Canada is becoming a ballot box issue ahead of U.S. midterms

WASHINGTON -- As the United States braces for pivotal midterm elections this November, there's a new and unexpected issue on voters' minds in many states: President Donald Trump's escalating trade war with Canada.

Pentagon defends Hegseth's controversial post about Canadian cadet program

Pentagon defends Hegseth's controversial post about Canadian cadet program

The Pentagon is standing behind a controversial social media post by U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about a Canadian cadet program as the Trump administration continues to denigrate Canada's armed forces. Hegesth on Monday posted an image from the Cadet Training Centre in Vernon, B.C., depicting two young women in uniform with the caption "this is real" alongside...

Pentagon defends Hegseth's controversial post about Canadian cadet program

Pentagon defends Hegseth's controversial post about Canadian cadet program

WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon is standing behind a controversial social media post by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about a Canadian cadet program as the Trump administration continues to denigrate Canada's Armed Forces.

Schumer to introduce bill targeting Trump's latest tariffs on Canada

Schumer to introduce bill targeting Trump's latest tariffs on Canada

WASHINGTON -- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is set to introduce legislation to stop U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariffs as Democrats ramp up their affordability messaging ahead of midterm elections.

Trump contacted Apple directly to change name of Lake Ontario to Lake America: Burgum

Trump contacted Apple directly to change name of Lake Ontario to Lake America: Burgum

U.S. President Donald Trump contacted Apple directly to get the company to change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America," a top administration official said Monday. U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told the Fox Business network the body of water's name might soon change on Apple maps. Trump signed an executive order last week to rename the Great Lake...

Trump contacted Apple directly to change name of Lake Ontario to Lake America: Burgum

Trump contacted Apple directly to change name of Lake Ontario to Lake America: Burgum

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump contacted Apple directly to pressure the tech giant to change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America," a top administration official said Monday.

'Then, now and always': Carney says it will always be Lake Ontario after Trump order

'Then, now and always': Carney says it will always be Lake Ontario after Trump order

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canadians know Lake Ontario will always be known by its original name, after U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to change it to Lake America.

Trump's trade czar says U.S. didn't make last-minute trade demands

Trump's trade czar says U.S. didn't make last-minute trade demands

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump's trade czar went on a Canadian news network Wednesday to dispute Prime Minister Mark Carney's assertions about why negotiations between the two countries fell apart.

Trump makes tariff case saying 'it's time to teach Canada you can't do this anymore'

Trump makes tariff case saying 'it's time to teach Canada you can't do this anymore'

U.S. President Donald Trump repeated inaccurate claims about Canadian tariffs to justify his own duties the day after the federal government unveiled it's plans to retaliate. Speaking to Glenn Beck, Trump said "it's time to teach Canada you can't do this anymore." The president also pointed to his post about changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America. Trump...

Trump makes tariff case saying 'it's time to teach Canada you can't do this anymore'

Trump makes tariff case saying 'it's time to teach Canada you can't do this anymore'

U.S. President Donald Trump repeated inaccurate claims about Canadian tariffs to justify his own duties the day after the federal government unveiled its plans to retaliate.

Trump threatens to change name of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'

Trump threatens to change name of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'

OTTAWA -- U.S. President Donald Trump continued his war of words on Canada Tuesday, first insisting the United States is "giving serious consideration" to changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America and then accusing Prime Minister Mark Carney of lying.

Canada-U.S. trade tensions continue to escalate as Trump team defends tariffs

Canada-U.S. trade tensions continue to escalate as Trump team defends tariffs

WASHINGTON -- United States President Donald Trump's trade czar is downplaying the impacts of the new tariffs that took effect over the weekend, even as Trump himself moved to escalate the trade war.

Vance weighs in on Jivani trade advocacy and how Carney tried to 'out-tough' Trump

Vance weighs in on Jivani trade advocacy and how Carney tried to 'out-tough' Trump

U.S. Vice-President JD Vance weighed in on the latest trade deal with Canada at a fundraising event Wednesday, saying Prime Minister Mark Carney tried to "out-tough" President Donald Trump while crediting his longtime friend Conservative MP Jamil Jivani as a helpful advocate for Canada. In audio from the fundraiser in Southampton, N.Y., which was provided to The Canadian Press by...

Vance weighs in on Jivani trade advocacy and how Carney tried to 'out-tough' Trump

Vance weighs in on Jivani trade advocacy and how Carney tried to 'out-tough' Trump

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Vice-President JD Vance weighed in on the latest trade deal with Canada at a fundraising event Wednesday, saying Prime Minister Mark Carney tried to "out-tough" President Donald Trump while crediting his longtime friend Conservative MP Jamil Jivani as a helpful advocate for Canada.

Canada, U.S. both say they made gains in new trade deal that averted tariffs

Canada, U.S. both say they made gains in new trade deal that averted tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump's trade czar stood with Canada-U.S. Minister Dominic LeBlanc in Washington on Wednesday and touted a draft deal which appears to have averted a new round of punishing tariffs on Canada. United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said he feels confident that the agreement will protect American workers and jobs while strengthening the North American market, making...

Canada, U.S. both say they made gains in new trade deal that averted tariffs

Canada, U.S. both say they made gains in new trade deal that averted tariffs

WASHINGTON -- Canada-U.S. Minister Dominic LeBlanc smiled widely beside U.S. President Donald Trump's trade czar in Washington on Wednesday as they touted a draft deal which appears to have averted a new round of punishing tariffs on Canada.

Carney touts 'substantial progress' after Trump delays tariffs for three days

Carney touts 'substantial progress' after Trump delays tariffs for three days

OTTAWA -- U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Tuesday a last-minute deal to delay new tariffs from slamming an array of Canadian products for three days.

Trump pauses new wave of tariffs on Canada for three days

Trump pauses new wave of tariffs on Canada for three days

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he would delay for three days new tariffs that were set to hit Canada.

Trump pauses tariffs on Canada for three days

Trump pauses tariffs on Canada for three days

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump says he is hitting pause for three days on new tariffs that were set to hit Canada just after midnight.

CP NewsAlert: Trump pauses tariffs on Canada for three days

CP NewsAlert: Trump pauses tariffs on Canada for three days

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump says he is hitting pause for three days on new tariffs that were set to hit Canada just after midnight.

Pork and politics: Canadians bring trade pitch to Iowa state fair

Pork and politics: Canadians bring trade pitch to Iowa state fair

Pork is a popular topic at the Iowa State Fair as hungry patrons mow down on barbecue and curious children gaze with wide eyes at the state's biggest pig. But the 11-day fair in Des Moines has also proven an important opportunity for Canadians to make their case at a time of tumult in the Canada-U.S. relationship. "Sometimes you just...

Pork and politics: Canadians bring trade pitch to Iowa state fair

Pork and politics: Canadians bring trade pitch to Iowa state fair

DES MOINES -- Pork is a popular topic at the Iowa State Fair as hungry patrons mow down on barbecue and curious children gaze with wide eyes at the state's biggest pig.

Iowa senator says Trump's new tariffs should be a wake-up call for Canada

Iowa senator says Trump's new tariffs should be a wake-up call for Canada

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley said U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to hit an array of Canadian goods with new tariffs should serve as a "wake-up call to Canada to make some changes." "I think the president is probably using them as a lever," Grassley said Friday in an interview with The Canadian Press at the Iowa State Fair in Des...

Iowa senator says Trump's new tariffs should be a wake-up call for Canada

Iowa senator says Trump's new tariffs should be a wake-up call for Canada

DES MOINES -- Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley said U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to hit an array of Canadian goods with new tariffs should serve as a "wake-up call to Canada to make some changes."

U.S. trade rep says Canada must lift retaliatory measures to avoid new tariffs

U.S. trade rep says Canada must lift retaliatory measures to avoid new tariffs

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer described talks with his Canadian colleagues as "constructive" on Friday but said Canada would have to lift its retaliatory measures in order to avoid new tariffs. Canadian officials have intensified trade talks with their American counterparts in recent weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to impose 50 per cent tariffs...

U.S. trade rep says Canada must lift retaliatory measures to avoid new tariffs

U.S. trade rep says Canada must lift retaliatory measures to avoid new tariffs

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer warned Friday that the Trump administration will proceed with its plan to impose hefty new tariffs unless Canada drops retaliatory measures — and there's no deal on the table yet despite intensified talks.

LeBlanc heading back to Washington after Trump threatens new tariffs

LeBlanc heading back to Washington after Trump threatens new tariffs

WASHINGTON -- Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to travel to Washington this week after United States President Donald Trump threatened to slap new tariffs on an array of Canadian goods starting next month.

Trump's constant Canada-bashing may be changing Republican views

Trump's constant Canada-bashing may be changing Republican views

No one is shocked these days when U.S. President Donald Trump calls Canada the "51st state" or refers to Prime Minister Mark Carney as a "governor." But Trump's habit of occasionally targeting Canada with crude insults has become much more common among rank-and-file Republicans in recent weeks. As Trump watches his poll numbers sink under the weight of controversial policies...

Trump's constant Canada-bashing may be changing Republican views

Trump's constant Canada-bashing may be changing Republican views

No one is shocked these days when U.S. President Donald Trump calls Canada the "51st state" or refers to Prime Minister Mark Carney as a "governor."

Trump's constant Canada-bashing may be changing Republican views

Trump's constant Canada-bashing may be changing Republican views

WASHINGTON -- No one is shocked these days when U.S. President Donald Trump calls Canada the "51st state" or refers to Prime Minister Mark Carney as a "governor."

Forced labour or leverage: What Trump's new tariffs are really about

Forced labour or leverage: What Trump's new tariffs are really about

WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration says it's hitting Canada and dozens of other countries with double-digit tariffs because they're not doing enough to fight forced labour -- but not everyone is convinced.

Trump hitting countries, including Canada, with forced labour tariffs

Trump hitting countries, including Canada, with forced labour tariffs

The Trump administration said Thursday it is hitting dozens of countries, including Canada, with duties citing forced labour in supply chains hours before its previous tariff tool was set to expire.

Trump hitting countries, including Canada, with forced labour tariffs

Trump hitting countries, including Canada, with forced labour tariffs

The Trump administration said Thursday it is hitting dozens of countries, including Canada, with duties citing forced labour in supply chains hours before its previous tariff tool was set to expire. Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom are among the countries getting hit with a 10 per cent tariff, while other nations are seeing a 12.5 per cent levy. The...

Trump's trade czar says he hopes to give Canada CUSMA 'options' by end of year

Trump's trade czar says he hopes to give Canada CUSMA 'options' by end of year

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Wednesday he hopes to provide "options" by the end of the year to U.S. President Donald Trump, Canada and Mexico on renewing the continental trade pact.

Trump's trade czar says he hopes to give Canada CUSMA 'options' by end of year

Trump's trade czar says he hopes to give Canada CUSMA 'options' by end of year

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says he hopes to provide "options" by the end of the year to U.S. President Donald Trump, Canada and Mexico on renewing the continental trade pact. At the start of July, Greer said the United States would not renew the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade, better known as CUSMA. That decision triggered annual rolling reviews...

'Vicious cycle': What you need to know about Trump's Great Depression-era tariff tool

'Vicious cycle': What you need to know about Trump's Great Depression-era tariff tool

WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Canada by threatening to use an obscure Great Depression-era legal tool to impose new tariffs -- and it's not clear whether there are any guardrails to rein in the president's power.

U.S. hits Canada with steep tariffs on range of products, including hockey sticks

U.S. hits Canada with steep tariffs on range of products, including hockey sticks

President Donald Trump signed orders Monday to hammer certain Canadian products with 50 per cent tariffs, escalating trade tensions with the United States' northern neighbour. "President Trump took decisive action to hold Canada accountable for its retaliation and discrimination, delivering on his promise to correct trade imbalances and ensure fairness for American workers, farmers, and businesses," United States Trade Representative...

U.S. hits Canada with steep tariffs on range of products, including hockey sticks

U.S. hits Canada with steep tariffs on range of products, including hockey sticks

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump signed orders Monday to hammer certain Canadian products with 50 per cent tariffs, escalating trade tensions with the United States' northern neighbour.

Canada's concessions have meant little to Trump administration: U.S. trade czar

Canada's concessions have meant little to Trump administration: U.S. trade czar

WASHINGTON -- The United States' top trade official says the Trump administration isn't going to give Canada credit for its trade concessions as official negotiations between Ottawa and Washington remain stalled.

Gordie Howe International Bridge to open July 27 after delay

Gordie Howe International Bridge to open July 27 after delay

WASHINGTON -- The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario to Michigan will open July 27, the federal government has confirmed.