Canada-U.S. trade war

Ottawa unveils details of retaliatory tariffs against U.S., $7.5B aid package for Canadian businesses

The federal government has unveiled the details of Canada’s retaliatory dollar-for-dollar tariffs against the United States. The sprawling list includes everything from fish and dairy products, furniture…

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Canada is retaliating with tariffs on specific U.S. goods. Here’s what it covers.

The trade war between Canada and the United States entered a new chapter on Tuesday, with the Canadian government’s announcement of retaliatory tariff measures. Canada is striking back with tariffs…

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Trump escalates trade war, vows 50% tariffs on Canadian autos and steel

U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply intensified the U.S.–Canada trade war, announcing a sweeping plan to impose 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts and steel beginning Jan. 1,…

August 24, 2026 2:23 pm EST EST

‘We got attacked’: Carney says retaliatory tariffs on U.S. to take effect next month

Prime Minister Mark Carney says retaliatory tariffs will hit the U.S. starting September 8

August 22, 2026 2:55 pm EST EST

How does the trade war affect Canadians?

Border communities brace for more fallout in Canada-U.S. tariff fight

Communities on either side of the Canada-U.S. border braced for further economic fallout on Monday after trade talks collapsed and both countries moved deeper into a tariff fight.

August 24, 2026 12:03 pm EST EST

TSX gains ground despite new U.S. tariffs, markets south of the border mixed

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index finished in positive territory Monday despite new U.S. tariffs.

August 24, 2026 11:40 am EST EST

Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs as Trump tells its leaders to ‘fall in line’

TORONTO (AP) — Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday after relations deteriorated sharply Monday, with President Donald Trump telling Canadian leaders to “fall in line” or face consequences “far WORSE” than existing tariffs and Prime Minister Mark Carney accusing Washington of trying to subordinate Canada.

August 24, 2026 10:43 am EST EST

Re-escalating trade war puts Canada’s economic rebound at risk: economists

OTTAWA — Economists are warning that a re-escalation in the trade war with the United States puts Canada’s burgeoning economic recovery at risk.

August 24, 2026 10:14 am EST EST

Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports
Canada's Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced the details of counter tariffs on U.S. imports in the aftermath of failed trade negotiations with the Trump administration.
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    Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports
    Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports
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    Canada matches U.S. tariffs: These are the industries likely to be impacted
    Canada matches U.S. tariffs: These are the industries likely to be impacted
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    Mayor of Canada's largest steel city reacts to counter tariffs
    Mayor of Canada’s largest steel city reacts to counter tariffs
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    Is Canada still hopeful for a deal with the U.S. before Sept. 8?
    Is Canada still hopeful for a deal with the U.S. before Sept. 8?
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    U.S. 'lost track' of being a part of North American auto industry: Oakville Mayor
    U.S. ‘lost track’ of being a part of North American auto industry: Oakville Mayor
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    Trump threatens to re-name Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'
    Trump threatens to re-name Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’
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    Canada to announce U.S. retaliatory tariffs as trade war intensifies
    Canada to announce U.S. retaliatory tariffs as trade war intensifies
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    ‘We have bills to pay’: U.S. tariffs sting Alberta honey producers
    ‘We have bills to pay’: U.S. tariffs sting Alberta honey producers
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    Canadians weigh in on Ottawa walking away from U.S. trade talks
    Canadians weigh in on Ottawa walking away from U.S. trade talks
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    Ford responds to Trump's comments: 'Bring it on buddy!'
    Ford responds to Trump’s comments: ‘Bring it on buddy!’
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    Carney stands firm on why Canada refused U.S. trade deal
    Carney stands firm on why Canada refused U.S. trade deal
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    Manitoba beekeepers 'unnerved' by U.S. tariffs amid trade war
    Manitoba beekeepers ‘unnerved’ by U.S. tariffs amid trade war
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    New 50% tariffs will have outsized impact on B.C.: Premier
    New 50% tariffs will have outsized impact on B.C.: Premier
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    Ontario businesses brace for impact of new tariffs
    Ontario businesses brace for impact of new tariffs
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    Albertans consider suspending U.S. alcohol and travel plans as trade talks collapse
    Albertans consider suspending U.S. alcohol and travel plans as trade talks collapse
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    Canada in trade war with United States: Should Alberta separation be put on the back burner
    Canada in trade war with United States: Should Alberta separation be put on the back burner
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    'Unjustified and immoral’: Manitoba premier backs Ottawa’s response to new U.S. tariffs
    ‘Unjustified and immoral’: Manitoba premier backs Ottawa’s response to new U.S. tariffs
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    Carney says America threatened sovereignty
    Carney says America threatened sovereignty
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    Canadian businesses bracing for new 50% tariffs from U.S.
    Canadian businesses bracing for new 50% tariffs from U.S.
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    Canada-U.S. trade talks break off
    Canada-U.S. trade talks break off
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    PM Carney announces suspension of trade talks with U.S.
    PM Carney announces suspension of trade talks with U.S.
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    Carney says America threatened sovereignty
    Carney says America threatened sovereignty
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    Trump threatens to ramp up tariffs on Canadian auto and steel by January
    Trump threatens to ramp up tariffs on Canadian auto and steel by January
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    What Canadian businesses hope to see in tariff relief: CFIB
    What Canadian businesses hope to see in tariff relief: CFIB
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    Most Canadians support Carney's government walking away from U.S. trade talks: poll
    Most Canadians support Carney’s government walking away from U.S. trade talks: poll
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    'They take advantage of us': U.S. transportation secretary takes jabs at Canada
    ‘They take advantage of us’: U.S. transportation secretary takes jabs at Canada

What the Canada-U.S. trade war will cost you

When announcing Canada’s withdrawal from U.S. trade talks, Prime Minister Mark Carney admitted that both Canadians and Americans will feel the hurt in their pockets. Both countries have announced tariffs…

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Ford rebounds as PCs regain lead in new Ontario poll amid escalating Trump trade fight

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Alberta NDP urges Smith to cancel separation vote amid Canada-U.S. trade war

Alberta’s Opposition leader says now is not the time to hold a referendum on quitting Canada as the country wages a consequential trade war with its southern neighbour. NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says…

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The U.S. and Canada could pull back from an all-out trade war. It’s not clear that they will

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Canada have ramped up their trade war, hitting each other with steep new tit-for-tat tariffs. Despite the bravado coming from both sides of the border, though, analysts suspect the longtime allies will eventually strike a deal to end a conflict neither really wants.

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Canada is retaliating with tariffs on specific U.S. goods. Here’s what it covers.

The trade war between Canada and the United States entered a new chapter on Tuesday, with the Canadian government’s announcement of retaliatory tariff measures. Canada is striking back with tariffs…

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Premier Doug Ford tones down rhetoric in war of words with Donald Trump

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford has toned down his rhetoric in the war of words with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Trump wants to rename Lake Ontario. Here’s how the lake — and Ontario itself — actually came to be

Trump’s renaming threat arrives amid a bitter collapse in trade negotiations, which triggered 50 per cent U.S. tariffs on billions of dollars in Canadian goods.

August 25, 2026 9:17 am EST EST

Trump considers renaming Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ as Canada-U.S. trade war intensifies

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is considering renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America” as a trade war between Canada and the U.S. escalates. “The United States is giving serious consideration…

August 25, 2026 7:34 am EST EST

Ottawa unveils details of retaliatory tariffs against U.S., $7.5B aid package for Canadian businesses

The federal government has unveiled the details of Canada’s retaliatory dollar-for-dollar tariffs against the United States. The sprawling list includes everything from fish and dairy products, furniture…

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‘He’s a loser’: Ford and Trump exchange insults as bad blood from trade war spills over

During a radio interview on Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told U.S. President Donald Trump to “kiss [his] ass.” Trump, in one of his meandering Truth Social posts, later called Ford a “flunky” and…

August 24, 2026 3:15 pm EST EST