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‘Sales will inevitably plummet’: Canadian businesses brace for Trump’s 50% tariffsTrade talks between Canada and the U.S. are expected to collapse if President Donald Trump implements his 50 per cent tariff on a range of Canada’s exports. As Heidi Petracek explains, it means some Canadian industries and businesses will face an existential crisis.Global NationalAug 18
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Trump’s tariff uncertainty puts Stellantis plant, auto workers at riskThere are growing calls to keep Canada’s auto manufacturing front and centre in trade talks with the United States. Negotiations are continuing ahead of a midweek deadline for the U.S. to impose new tariffs. On Friday, the union representing Canadian auto workers said it was informally advised by Stellantis that the company may not reopen...CanadaAug 15
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As Trump’s 50% tariffs loom, what’s blocking Canada-U.S. trade deal?U.S. President Donald Trump appears ready to hit Canada with new 50 per cent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods, with thousands of jobs in both countries hanging in the balance. Mackenzie Gray explains where 11th-hour negotiations stand, and the issues preventing a trade deal from being reached.Global NationalAug 18
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Court blocks Trump’s White House ballroomA U.S. court has ordered the Trump administration to stop the construction of a new White House ballroom. The federal appeals court upheld a prior verdict from a lower court on Friday, ruling that the president doesn’t have the authority to build the US$400-million facility without Congressional approval.PoliticsAug 8
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Carney responds to Trump’s ‘Canada is nasty’ comment, says he is defending workersCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, pressed about comments by U.S. President Donald Trump that “Canada is nasty,” on Thursday said Ottawa was standing up for domestic workers and businesses. Carney, speaking to reporters in Saguenay, Que., said Canadian negotiators in Washington were having detailed talks with their U.S. counterparts about a review of CUSMA.CanadaAug 6
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Trump’s 50% tariffs set to hit Canada at midnight, officials continue efforts to secure trade dealThe clock is ticking towards U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs deadline, and Canadian officials are still working to reach a trade agreement. Reggie Cecchini is in Washington with the latest.CanadaAug 18
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Canada vows dollar-for-dollar response to Trump’s 50% tariffsCanada will respond “dollar for dollar” to new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, Prime Minister Mark Carney said late Friday as Ottawa suspended trade negotiations with Washington and recalled its negotiating team. Global’s Mackenzie Gray has the latest.Canada8 hours
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Former Secret Service agent on Trump plane swapPresident Donald Trump secretly flew on an alternative aircraft in response to an assassination threat by Iran. Paul Eckloff, a security expert who served more than two decades with the U.S. Secret Service, joins our Miranda Anthistle to break down the decoy plan.Global News MorningAug 17
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As Trump’s 50% tariff deadline nears, where do Canada-U.S. trade talks stand?The federal government is working to reach some kind of agreement with the U.S. ahead of Aug. 19, when U.S. President Donald Trump claims he will put 50 per cent tariffs on many Canadian goods. Mackenzie Gray explains where Canada-U.S. trade talks stand with just over a week until Trump’s deadline.Global NationalAug 10
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Canada, U.S. trade reps meet again as Trump’s 50 per cent tariff deadline loomsFederal trade representatives met again in Washington, D.C., aiming to find a way to stop U.S. President Donald Trump from imposing new 50 per cent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian exports to the U.S. As Mackenzie Gray explains, it’s not clear how Canada can come out of negotiations with a win.Global NationalAug 13
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U.S. diplomacy unravelling under TrumpU.S. diplomacy is under strain as a months-long diplomatic spat takes place between the United States and Brazil, and the Trump administration is closing several consulates and embassies around the world – including one in Winnipeg. Global’s Miranda Anthistle spoke with Ambassador Thomas Shannon Jr., the former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs– who...PoliticsAug 7
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Iran to face toughest sanctions in history, Trump admin saysThe Trump administration is set to levy what it calls the strongest economic action against Iran in history as the war with Tehran continues. At the same time, the administration is warning its own allies that it will retaliate economically if they are found to have dealings with the Islamic Republic. Candice Cole reports on...U.S. NewsAug 21
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Trump pauses tariffs on Canada, cites pending trade dealU.S. President Donald Trump says he is pausing for three days the new tariffs that were set to hit Canada just after midnight, after announcing that the two countries have reached a trade deal.U.S. NewsAug 18
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Trump’s 50% tariff threat fuels Canadian manufacturing uncertaintyBusiness owners in Canada are growing increasingly wary amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s vow to put a 50 per cent tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods. As Jillian Piper reports, there are signs his threats are stalling Canada’s economy.Global NationalJul 28
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Carney, Trump plan to talk before 50% tariff deadlineTime is running out for Canada and the U.S. to reach a deal before President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 50 per cent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods could come into effect Aug. 19. As Mackenzie Gray reports, Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will speak with Trump during the homestretch of trade...Global NationalAug 17
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Trump’s ex-lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney generalU.S. President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche was confirmed as the country’s next attorney general on Saturday. The close 50-49 Senate vote ended a long standoff between Republican senators and the Trump administration.PoliticsAug 8
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Trump’s new tariff threats: What’s at stake for Canada?Trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. further escalated this week after President Donald Trump announced a proposed 50 per cent duty on some Canadian goods. Global’s Jazan Grewal is joined by international trade lawyer William Pellerin, who breaks down the legality of the latest threats and what it could all mean for your wallet.CanadaJul 25
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‘He’s completely out of touch’: Wab Kinew slams Trump’s tariff agendaManitoba Premier Wab Kinew gave his perspective on the ongoing trade talks with the United States on Thursday. Kinew said Trump is “completely out of touch with the cost of living for Americans,” and thanked Mark Carney for speaking to Trump over the phone.CanadaAug 20
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US President Donald Trump pauses 50% tariff for three daysU.S. President Donald Trump delaying the new 50 per cent tariff late Tuesday night moments before it was set to come into effect. The two sides say they’re close to reaching a trade deal and the three-day pause gives them time to finalize the agreement. Ben O’Hara-Byrne has the details.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 19
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How experts and Manitobans feels about Kinew standing up to TrumpPremier Wab Kinew made headlines across the country and the United States after speaking out against Trump ahead of the trade deadline. Global’s Katherine Dornian has more on how Manitobans and the experts feel about it.EconomyAug 21