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In the news today: Trump threatens Canada with 35 per cent tariffs

In the news today: Trump threatens Canada with 35 per cent tariffs

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump threatens 35 per cent tariffs on Canada on Aug. 1 in letter posted online U.S.
A timeline of U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada

A timeline of U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada

For over a year before the November 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump had been signalling plans to impose across-the-board tariffs if he won the United States presidency. Trump was elected on Nov.
A look at the countries that received Trump's tariff letters

A look at the countries that received Trump's tariff letters

U.S. President Donald Trump has sent l etters to Canada and a handful of other countries this week outlining higher tariffs they'll face if they don't make trade deals with the U.S. by Aug. 1.
Stocks close higher, nudging the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to more highs

Stocks close higher, nudging the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to more highs

Wall Street added to its recent milestones Thursday as the market closed at an all-time high after Delta Air Lines kicked off earnings season with a solid outlook for the rest of 2025, spurring an airline stock rally. The S&P 500 rose 0.
Stars, creators await decision on CanCon rules after tech giants win DST battle

Stars, creators await decision on CanCon rules after tech giants win DST battle

Tom Green says he wouldn’t be where — or who — he is today without Canadian content rules. “A big part of what makes us Canadian is watching Canadian television on TV when we were growing up. “Mr.
Canada continues to fall behind on building up EV charging network: experts

Canada continues to fall behind on building up EV charging network: experts

OTTAWA — Canada continues to fall behind on efforts to build up a network of electric vehicle charging stations, even as the rising number of chargers along key corridors makes it easier for Canadians to take their EVs on longer trips, researchers sa
The Latest: Supreme Court will allow Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce to go ahead

The Latest: Supreme Court will allow Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce to go ahead

The Supreme Court cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plans to cut down on the size of the federal workforce, despite warnings from experts that vital government services will be lost and hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be ou
The Latest: Trump and Netanyahu to meet for second day in a row at the White House

The Latest: Trump and Netanyahu to meet for second day in a row at the White House

President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be back at the White House on Tuesday to meet with him. Netanyahu’s office confirmed the two will meet at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Mexico's president calls march against mass tourism 'xenophobic.' Critics blame government failures

Mexico's president calls march against mass tourism 'xenophobic.' Critics blame government failures

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A fierce protest in Mexico City railing against gentrification and mass tourism was fueled by government failures and active promotion to attract digital nomads, according to experts, who said tension had been mounting for years.
Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade

Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade

CALGARY — The premiers of Alberta and Ontario agreed Monday to a feasibility study of new pipelines and rail lines between provinces and pledged to increase interprovincial trade of alcohol and vehicles.
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