The Canadian Bad Cop on the Front Lines of the U.S. Trade War

26 August 2026 at 04:00

Ontario leader Doug Ford has urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to take a hard line with Washington and hurled insults at President Trump.

Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on Vehicles and Parts From Canada

25 August 2026 at 02:37

The move, which would take effect in January, is the latest in the rapidly escalating trade war between the two neighbors.

24 August 2026 at 03:34

The prime minister ’s approach has broad support from the Canadian public and his political opponents, but it isn’t without risks.

23 August 2026 at 15:25

Canada responded to new U.S. tariffs with levies of its own as the two sides trade blame for collapse of talks.

22 August 2026 at 08:10

Negotiations between the neighboring countries broke down Friday night and Ottawa said it would impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods.

19 August 2026 at 06:35

The levies were set to affect 5% of Canadian exports to the U.S. and risked escalation into a broader trade conflict.

19 August 2026 at 00:39

U.S. politicians are crying foul as California Merlots, Kentucky bourbons and Tennessee whiskeys disappear from Canadian shelves.