- Trade talks involving Donald Trump, Pete Hoekstra, Jamieson Greer, and Mark Carney are underway, focusing on CUSMA and market access.
- Trump threatened 50% tariffs on Canadian goods while trade discussions intensified between the parties.
Trump threatened 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, leading to intensified trade negotiations and strong political reactions from Canadian leaders.
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Updated Aug 27
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What happened
Trump threatened 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, leading to intensified trade negotiations and strong political reactions from Canadian leaders.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Vicki Mowat urged Scott Moe to take U.S. tariffs seriously, amidst the ongoing impact of Trump's trade policies.Sub-event
- Smith highlights pipeline vulnerabilities as US border threats loom, prompting Carney to suggest political retaliation against US trade threats.Sub-event
Smith voiced concern over Carney's counter-tariffs as premiers support Carney's plan.1 source
Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian goods, and Danielle Smith advises on national strategy regarding the trade issues.1 source
Moe confirms tariff avoidance as Carney leads negotiations on a trade deal with Trump.1 source
- Ottawa seeks an emergency meeting as Trump's tariff threats pressure the Canadian government.Sub-event
Smith advocates diplomacy while Carney states Canada will not retaliate against Trump's tariffs.1 source
- Amid looming tariffs, Canadian leaders are exploring ways to mitigate the impact of Trump's policies, including leveraging Europe as a market for Canadian steel.Sub-event
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- US threatens tariffs on Canadian exports while Mark Carney negotiates CUSMA renewal.Sub-event
- The Prime Minister of Canada warned of steep tariffs on goods produced in the country.Sub-event
- Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, leading to intensified trade negotiations and strong political reactions from Canadian leaders.Sub-event
New tariffs threats prompt intensified trade talks and strong political backlash from Canadian premiers.1 source
Tariffs and trade negotiations are impacting Canadian sentiment and bolstering trade via the Gordie Howe Bridge.1 source
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Part of
Trump threatened 50% tariffs on Canadian goods while trade discussions intensified between the parties.Also in this story
- Retaliatory tariffs affect Canadian products amid trade tensions between Canada and the US.
- Mark Carney is facing aggressive demands stemming from the US trade policy, while leading the government through ongoing trade negotiations.
- US trade demands led to Canadian retaliatory tariff threats.
- US tariffs threaten Canadian goods, prompting warnings from industry leaders and business fear.
The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Mark Carney
24th prime minister of Canada since 2025
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Danielle Smith
researcher (ORCID 0000-0001-9211-8863)
- Leaders Doug Ford and Danielle Smith met in Calgary to discuss energy policy, focusing on increasing oil shipments to the BC coast while navigating the ongoing US tariff war.
- Pipeline plans were announced by the governments of Alberta and Ontario, coinciding with Indigenous advocacy across BC and Ontario.
Related events
- Canadian officials, including Doug Ford, are lobbying against U.S. tariffs imposed by Donald Trump due to potential negative economic impacts.
- Thom Petersen met in Calgary, Alberta, to discuss trade integration following Donald Trump's imposition of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.
- Trump's tariff threats are complicating Canada's trade goals and putting the strategic partnership with China under scrutiny.
- A policy change and trade fight between the U.S. and Canada occurred, involving Google and Donald Trump.
- Trade disputes between Canada and the U.S. continue, with Mark Carney leading the country's trade policy while public opinion is polled regarding the issues.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- calgaryherald.com
- thepeterboroughexaminer.com
- edmontonjournal.com
- cbc.ca
- edmontonjournal.comAlberta Premier Danielle Smith is Canada down — but not for retaliatory measures against Trumps tariff threats
- therecord.com
- bbc.co.uk
- staradvertiser.com
35 more outlets ran the same wire story
- theturtleislandnews.com
- calgarysun.com
- theglobeandmail.com
- edmontonjournal.com
- edmontonsun.com
- castanetkamloops.net
- lasvegassun.com
- wral.com
- cp24.com
- durangoherald.com
- stcatharinesstandard.ca
- netscape.com
- chch.com
- wgauradio.com
- wdio.com
- nationalpost.com
- lethbridgeherald.com
- toronto.citynews.ca
- niagarafallsreview.ca
- bnnbloomberg.ca
- greeleytribune.com
- reflector.com
- globalnews.ca
- therecord.com
- kelownadailycourier.ca
- semissourian.com
- calgaryherald.com
- edmontonsun.com
- calgarysun.com
- hawaiitribune-herald.com
- niagarafallsreview.ca
- samaa.tv
- spokesman.com
- bbc.com
- yahoo.com