- 4d ago
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian wine, hockey sticks and cement as trade war escalates
The White House announced 50% duties on wine, hockey sticks, cement and other goods, exempting energy, potash, critical minerals and fish. The tariffs take effect in 30 days.
- 4d ago
Trump slaps 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, citing auto and dairy barriers
The White House announced 50% duties on Canadian imports from wine to hockey sticks, effective in 30 days, while exempting energy, critical minerals, and fish.
- 4d ago
Trump hits Canada with 50% tariffs on wine, hockey sticks and cement, triggering trade-war alarm
President Donald Trump signed three proclamations on Monday imposing 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian imports, from wine to hockey sticks, citing discrimination against American products under a rarely used 1930 trade law.
- 5d ago
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods; Carney says all options on the table
The US president signed an executive order on Monday targeting wine, hockey sticks, cement and other imports, effective in 30 days. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the move a violation of the USMCA and said Ottawa would consider all options.
- 5d ago
US invokes 1930 trade law to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian wine, cement and hockey sticks
President Trump signed an executive order applying 50% import duties on a broad range of Canadian goods, from wine and dairy to cement and hockey sticks, citing discriminatory treatment of American auto, alcohol and dairy exports.
- 5d ago
Trump imposes forced labour tariffs on 60 nations as temporary 10% levy expires
The duties, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, took effect at midnight Eastern Time, replacing a 150-day stopgap levy and covering 99.4% of American imports.
- Jul 19
Smoke from 900 Canadian wildfires covers 18 US states; Trump demands tariffs, World Cup final in doubt
Nearly 900 wildfires in Canada have sent toxic smoke across 18 US states, affecting over 100 million people and forcing event cancellations. President Trump threatened to add pollution costs to Canadian tariffs, while New York braces for Sunday's World Cup final under hazy skies.
- Jul 12
Two dead, at least five injured as gunfight erupts at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival
An exchange of gunfire between two individuals at Toronto's annual Salsa on St. Clair street festival on Saturday evening left two people dead and at least five others wounded, as thousands of attendees fled in panic.
- Jul 6
Canada selects Germany's TKMS for record submarine deal ahead of NATO summit
The multi-billion-euro contract for 212 CD class submarines deepens defense ties between Canada, Germany, and Norway, and marks Canada's largest-ever military procurement.
- Jul 3
Canada and Alberta announce new Pacific oil pipeline to reduce reliance on US and expand Asia exports
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a plan to build a 1-million-barrel-per-day oil pipeline from Alberta's oil sands to the Pacific coast, aiming to open Asian markets and reduce dependence on the United States.
- Jun 27
Canada declares Alphonso Davies fit for World Cup knockout debut against South Africa
Coach Jesse Marsch confirms the Bayern Munich star is available for the first World Cup knockout match in Canadian history, ending weeks of injury uncertainty.
- Jun 14
Carney meets Irish cousins in Aughagower and calls for new alliances on eve of G7
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney spent Sunday in his grandparents' County Mayo village, celebrating Mass with dozens of newfound cousins before delivering a stark call for Canada, Ireland and Europe to forge 'ad hoc coalitions' amid a crumbling rules-based order.
- Jun 13
Taoiseach says no evidence of Fianna Fáil cover-up in Bill Kenneally abuse case, but state agencies failed victims
Micheál Martin described Bill Kenneally's crimes as 'reprehensible and horrific' but said a commission report found no evidence of a Fianna Fáil conspiracy, even as it detailed failures by gardaí and family members in Waterford.
- Jun 10
Canada tables bill to ban social media for under-16s, with a safety carve-out for platforms
The Liberal government introduced the Safe Social Media Act in Parliament on Wednesday, aiming to set a minimum age of 16 for social media accounts while allowing exemptions for platforms that meet child-safety standards.
