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Carney Has Canadians’ Support on Trump. Now Comes the Hard Part.

29 August 2026 at 12:03
The U.S.-Canada trade war has galvanized Canadians behind their prime minister’s decision to walk away from negotiations. What happens when the time comes for talks to restart?

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a news conference in Ottawa, Ontario, after trade talks with the US collapsed earlier this month.

Trump Says U.S. Struck Deal for Control of More Than 65 Billion Barrels of Venezuela’s Oil

The president said an agreement between the countries covered more than 65 billion barrels of reserves. A U.S. official said it would involve a partnership with a private company.

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An oil refinery in Punto Fijo, Venezuela, in 2021. Venezuela’s president, Delcy Rodríguez, said a U.S. oil deal would have a “significant impact on our nation’s revival.”

How SSENSE, a Canadian Retailer, Is Grappling With Trump’s Tariffs

27 August 2026 at 22:17
Ssense’s comeback efforts include moving a core part of its business to the United States so American customers can avoid hefty tariffs.

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A stylist prepared a rack of clothes at a Ssense store in Montreal. The company, an online clothes retailer, is trying to lessen the burden of U.S. tariffs on its business.

Yielding on French Could Restart Trade Talks, Canadian Officials Say

27 August 2026 at 23:11
Canada’s minister in charge of trade with the U.S. was responding to comments by Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative. But that was before any mention of Lake Ontario.

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Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s minister responsible for trade with the United States, center, with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada.

Senator asks US government watchdog to review how feds use hacking tools

21 August 2026 at 16:05
Senator Ron Wyden sent a letter to the U.S. federal watchdog requesting a comprehensive review of how the FBI, DEA, ICE's HSI, and the Secret Service use hacking tools and spyware against Americans.
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