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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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PQ under attack after saying it won’t hold a referendum while Donald Trump is U.S. presidentLe Parti Québécois says it will not hold a referendum while Donald Trump is president. The sovereigntist party is leading voter intention polls ahead of Quebec’s provincial election this fall and has long pledged to hold a referendum in its first mandate if elected. As Dan Spector reports, the PQ’s opponents are seizing on the...Aug 18
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BC businesses scrambling after U.S. President Donald Trump announces new tariffA number of industries in B.C. are scrambling to sort out a plan ahead of the new U.S. tariff deadline. The newly-proposed 50 per cent tariff on a variety of Canadian goods is set to come into effect in August. Ben O’Hara-Byrne has more.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 22
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‘We can’t keep rolling over for Donald Trump’: Canada’s premiers oppose new U.S. tariffsAfter a second consecutive day of talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Charlottetown, P.E.I. on Wednesday, Canada’s 13 provincial and territorial premiers held a post-meeting press briefing. The primary topic at hand for most leaders? The latest threat of tariffs from the U.S. President. “We can’t keep rolling over for Donald Trump,” Ontario Premier...CanadaJul 22
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‘Evict and convict Donald Trump’: Texans protest in Houston after fatal ICE shooting killed motoristOver one thousand protesters, chanting “ICE out of Houston,” marched on Wednesday near the spot where a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot a man driving to work — the latest in a spate of lethal encounters from increasing deportation raids nationwide.U.S. NewsJul 9
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‘The president is clearly unhinged’: David Eby calls out Trump’s posts about Mark CarneyAt a press conference in Victoria, B.C., on Tuesday, B.C. Premier David Eby responded to questions regarding U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent online rhetoric regarding Canada and Prime Minister Mark Carney.CanadaSep 8
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Trump’s speech highlights worry over U.S. midterm election turnoutU.S. President Donald Trump is doubling down on his role as the face of the Republican Party after a fiery convention speech in Dallas. As Reggie Cecchini reports, the trade war with Canada and the war with Iran have soured many Americans, however, Trump’s most loyal supporters remain firmly entrenched.Politics2 hours
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Trump promises $5K payout if Republicans win U.S. midterm electionsU.S. President Donald Trump ended the first day of the RNC midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, with a pledge to pay every U.S. adult $5,000 if Republicans win both the House and Senate in the upcoming midterm elections.Politics8 hours
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Trade war hangs over Republican midterm convention in TexasU.S. President Donald Trump is trying to sell a message of economic strength at the Republican midterm convention in Texas. As Jackson Proskow reports, many of Trump’s supporters aren’t feeling an uplift from his policies.Global NationalSep 9
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Trump attempts to rally supporters at Republican convention ahead of U.S. midterm electionsU.S. President Donald Trump is set to attend a rare Republican convention Wednesday in Dallas, ahead of November’s pivotal midterm elections. As Reggie Cecchini explains, the president’s unpopularity and his trade war with Canada threaten to overshadow the event.PoliticsSep 9
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Trump staging Republican convention amid slumping poll numbers, midterm pressureU.S. President Donald Trump and his Republican party are holding an unprecedented convention ahead of November’s pivotal midterm elections. As Jackson Proskow reports, Trump is under increasing pressure to find a political win amid his lowest-ever polling numbers.Global NationalSep 8
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South Park renamed ‘South America’ in dig at Trump’s Lake Ontario name changeThe creators of “South Park” are temporarily renaming the show “South America” in a dig at U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent renaming of Lake Ontario as “Lake America.” Trey Parker and Matt Stone sarcastically credited the “bravery and patriotism” of Apple and Google for inspiring the change. The show’s next season is set to debut...Entertainment8 hours
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Majority of Canadians support Carney’s handling of trade war, polls showWhere do Canadians stand on hitting the U.S. with counter-tariffs? As David Akin explains, a slew of polls unanimously suggest the public supports Prime Minister Mark Carney and his government’s handling of U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war.Global NationalSep 8
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Carney says he remains in regular contact with Trump despite trade warAt a press conference following the signing of a 100-year partnership between Canada and Ukraine in Calgary on Thursday, Prime Minister Mark Carney was asked for his thoughts on future retaliatory measures considering recent escalation and rhetoric coming from U.S. president Donald Trump.Canada2 hours
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Trump targets Bombardier on eve of Canada’s new counter-tariffsThe federal government is imposing counter-tariffs on a range of U.S. goods in response to President Donald Trump’s 50 per cent levies on Canadian exports. Jillian Piper reports on the escalating trade war, Trump’s newest taunts on social media against Canada, and why he’s taking aim at aerospace manufacturer Bombardier.Global NationalSep 7
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Trump admin concerned about rising gas prices ahead of Labour Day weekendUnited States President Donald Trump on Thursday is threatening more attacks as the war with Iran intensifies. At the same time, the administration is also focusing on gas prices, which keep rising because of the conflict.U.S. NewsSep 3
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Trump calls Canada’s exchange rate with the U.S. ‘unacceptable’Just two days before Canadian counter-tariffs come into effect, U.S. President Donald Trump seems to have a new complaint about Canada – this time about our low dollar. As Jillian Piper reports, the Trump administration continues to add fuel to the ongoing trade feud.PoliticsSep 6
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What Trump’s Venezuela oil deal means for Canada’s energy sectorU.S. President Donald Trump’s oil deal with Venezuela could have some consequences for Canada, as both countries produce the same type of heavy crude. Heather Yourex-West explains what it might mean for the future of the Canadian energy industry.Global NationalAug 31
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Trump responds with new measures after Carney’s counter-tariffsHours after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., Washington struck back, escalating the trade war the White House started. Mackenzie Gray looks at how Prime Minister Mark Carney’s counter-tariffs are officially in effect, and the response from U.S. President Donald Trump.Global NationalSep 8
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Federal finance minister defends Canada’s response to Trump’s trade warU.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threat against Canada is to completely ban a number of Canadian goods from entering the U.S., while imposing 50 per cent tariffs on a range of other products. But he’s also dropping some tariffs now. Mackenzie Gray looks at the move, and how Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is defending Canada’s...Global NationalSep 9