- Donald Trump's political actions include establishing a permanent Arctic base in Iqaluit and reinforcing North America.
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- Trump's tariffs are affecting Canadian industries, prompting manufacturers to relocate production amid trade tensions.
Trump threatens new tariffs on Canadian goods, impacting Quebec's industrial sector and aluminum supply.
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Updated Aug 6
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Trump threatens new tariffs on Canadian goods, impacting Quebec's industrial sector and aluminum supply.
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Tariffs threaten Canadian goods, specifically impacting Quebec's industrial sector and aluminum supply.1 source
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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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Jamieson Greer
United States Trade Representative since 2025
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Rio Tinto Group
Anglo-Australian multinational mining company
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