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Canada's prime minister has spent little political capital in making concessions, but offering more comes with risks.

wsj.com - 2026-07-22 22:00:00

The president said punishing 50 percent tariffs would begin by Aug. 19, a significant escalation of the trade war between Canada and the U.S. that he started over a year ago.

nytimes.com - 2026-07-22 09:18:45

President Trump announces additional 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports, including wine and hockey sticks.

youtube.com - 2026-07-21 19:15:24

President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products.The move could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher inflation and further fraying of relations between two nations that had been closely woven together before Trump's return to the White House. The administration official previewing the action said that Canada was one of the only nations other than China that retaliated against Trump's previous tariffs and must be held accountable.The official insisted on anonymity on a call with reporters to preview the president's actions and said that Trump signed three proclamations to launch the tariffs under Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act.

fastcompany.com - 2026-07-21 10:51:38

8:30am: Fresh US-Canada trade tensions Wall Street looks set for a stronger start on Tuesday, with technology stocks once again leading the way as investors prepare for another busy day of corporate earnings and keep a close eye on trade developments. Ahead of the opening bell, Nasdaq futures were up 1.3%, while S&P 500 futures gained 0.4%.

proactiveinvestors.com - 2026-07-21 09:09:02

U.S. Treasury ‌Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that the 50% tariffs on a ​range of imports from ​Canada were "reciprocity" for trade actions by ⁠Ottawa on U.S. dairy, ​alcohol and beverages.

reuters.com - 2026-07-21 09:03:17

The macro backdrop appears murky as President Trump sets a 50% tariff on Canadian goods, paired with lasting tensions between the U.S. and Iran pinning pressure on crude oil. Alex Coffey discusses the key points to keep in mind and how it affects Tuesday's trading session.

youtube.com - 2026-07-21 08:30:22

Carney's statement added: “Canada has made a series of detailed and comprehensive proposals to resolve this dispute and to modernize CUSMA.

forbes.com - 2026-07-21 01:40:08

Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., discusses President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on Canada on 'The Evening Edit.

youtube.com - 2026-07-20 21:45:03

The Trump administration has introduced 50% tariffs on more goods from Canada, with an official claiming the measures are in response to the country's "continued discrimination".

news.sky.com - 2026-07-20 19:47:33

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etftrends.com - 2026-07-20 18:17:59

Trump is imposing a 50% tariff on some Canadian goods under Section 388. New tariffs exempt energy, potash, fish, critical minerals, and USMCA-covered goods.

businessinsider.com - 2026-07-20 18:12:54

The Trump administration will impose a 50% tariff on certain Canadian imports next month, arguing Canada's tax policies unfairly discriminate against American businesses.

foxbusiness.com - 2026-07-20 18:06:25

The Trump administration on Monday said it would slap 50% tariffs on some goods imported from Canada, in an effort to end what it sees as discriminatory trade practices by Ottawa against the U.S. automobile, dairy and alcohol industries.

marketwatch.com - 2026-07-20 17:53:00

The U.S. is moving to impose additional tariffs of up to 50% on a slate of Canadian imports, senior Trump administration officials said, per CNBC.

benzinga.com - 2026-07-20 17:47:30

The new tax will apply to a range of imports, including wine, hockey sticks, and cement and goes into effect in 30 days, but the administration indicated in a Monday briefing call that it was open for negotiations on the matter.

nypost.com - 2026-07-20 17:20:18

Trump rips Canada as wildfire smoke spreads, says U.S. will add pollution cost to tariffs

cnbc.com - 2026-07-17 15:40:55

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etftrends.com - 2026-07-13 17:06:02

Navigating the macroeconomic landscape in the first half of 2026 has been a study in contrasts. Markets have marched toward all-time highs even as historic valuation metrics flash warning signs behind the scenes.

etftrends.com - 2026-07-13 12:02:49

Canada's economy is recovering gradually despite trade and inflation pressures. Strong banks and commodities continue to support Canadian ETFs.

zacks.com - 2026-07-10 11:31:25

The country has now racked up trade surpluses three months running as exports have rebounded following a weak start to the year.

wsj.com - 2026-07-07 11:40:00

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etftrends.com - 2026-07-06 18:14:47

Trump and US officials opted to keep USMCA alive on short leash of annual reviews rather than longer term renewal

theguardian.com - 2026-07-01 14:46:54

The action keeps the trade agreement alive but subjects it to annual reviews.

barrons.com - 2026-07-01 14:10:00

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etftrends.com - 2026-06-29 17:51:54

Excess global imbalances are widening again, with risks of an economic disruption heightened by an increasing share of financial activity being conducted outside of the regulated banking sector, says Canada's top central banker.

wsj.com - 2026-06-23 10:08:00

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etftrends.com - 2026-06-22 17:21:13

Canada unveiled a strategy on Monday ​to accelerate the development of ‌nuclear power, setting out a goal of building up to 10 ​new large-scale reactors and ​streamlining approvals for future projects.

reuters.com - 2026-06-22 12:44:57

The move aims to boost lending as the government seeks to lure investment to kick-start the economy.

wsj.com - 2026-06-19 10:40:00

Sunway MCL—the Singapore-based developer controlled by Malaysian billionaire Jeffrey Cheah—and its partner China's CSC Land Group placed the highest bid for a prime residential site near the city-state's main shopping district, amid booming property demand in one of the world's most expensive real estate markets.

forbes.com - 2026-06-19 00:35:14

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etftrends.com - 2026-06-15 17:23:02

The Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged at 2.25%, with Gov. Tiff Macklem saying this marked the best approach to addressing the dual-side risks of a weak economy and higher energy prices.

wsj.com - 2026-06-10 09:54:00

Canada's goods-trade surplus with the world widened to the biggest in more than a year as shipments of crude oil and vehicles to the U.S. drove exports to record high.

wsj.com - 2026-06-09 09:04:00

Crude oil prices pushed up by the Iran war helped propel Canada's goods trade surplus in April up by ​55% to a 15-month high of C$2.72 billion ($1.95 billion), Statistics Canada ‌said on Tuesday.

reuters.com - 2026-06-09 08:33:27

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etftrends.com - 2026-06-08 17:46:20

Canada's labour market surged in May, with the economy adding 87,800 jobs and the unemployment rate falling to 6.6%, well above analyst expectations and marking the strongest monthly performance since late 2024, according to Bank of America's reading of Statistics Canada's latest Labour Force Survey. The result far exceeded consensus forecasts of 10,000 net new positions, and BofA's own estimate of 7,000.

proactiveinvestors.com - 2026-06-05 14:42:27

The country on Thursday released a national artificial intelligence strategy that focuses on building its sovereign capability and protecting consumers.

nytimes.com - 2026-06-04 15:56:41

The Canadian Tech Growth Fund will offer flexible capital and investment support, while also providing a platform for Ottawa to at times take equity stakes in the most promising AI firms.

wsj.com - 2026-06-04 13:19:00

Activity in Canada's services industry picked up slightly last month despite a fall in new business and ongoing economic uncertainty.

wsj.com - 2026-06-03 10:13:00

The UK's blue-chip index advanced on Tuesday, supported by gains in mining-related shares as base metal prices strengthened, while energy stocks came under pressure following a decline in crude oil. Broader sentiment was also influenced by geopolitical developments, including renewed expectations of progress in US–Iran talks.

invezz.com - 2026-06-02 08:54:42

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etftrends.com - 2026-06-01 17:51:59

iShares MSCI Canada ETF is upgraded to a buy, leveraging strong momentum, compelling valuation, and technical strength despite a technical recession in Canada. EWC trades at a low 16.4x P/E with a 15.5% long-term earnings growth rate, yielding an attractive PEG ratio just above 1. The ETF's heavy Financials, Materials, and Energy exposure, plus favorable interest policy and metals momentum, underpin its outperformance versus the S&P 500.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-30 21:32:00

Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 27, 2026) - In 2025, long-standing assumptions about the stability of Canada's trade relationship with the United States were seriously challenged. How businesses responded often depended on how exposed local economies were to U.S. supply chains and how easily businesses could simply shift toward new markets.

newsfilecorp.com - 2026-05-27 15:27:00

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etftrends.com - 2026-05-26 18:40:09

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called a looming poll on whether Alberta should become independent "a dangerous bluff." Carney, who was head of the Bank of England when the U.K. voted to leave the EU, likened Alberta's separatist movement to Brexit.

cnbc.com - 2026-05-26 07:01:23

The U.S. decision to suspend planned ​biannual defense talks with Canada follows deepening concern that Ottawa is failing to take steps to become a "credible" security partner, ‌including by hiking military spending and completing a review of an F-35 fighter jet acquisition, a Pentagon official said on Thursday.

reuters.com - 2026-05-21 18:33:03

Contrary to what some Trump officials believe, Europe remains critical to our defense and, indeed, to securing the Free World. Therefore, the sudden, unexpected cancellation of a U.S. Army armor brigade's deployment in Poland raises a deeply disturbing question: Is Washington retreating from Europe?

forbes.com - 2026-05-20 06:20:26

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etftrends.com - 2026-05-18 17:00:19

Canada is allowing 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles to be imported for retail sales annually at a tariff rate of 6.1%. That's opening the market for auto dealers in the country to sell Chinese EVs.

cnbc.com - 2026-05-15 11:49:08

Manufacturing shipments increased 3% from the month before to a seasonally adjusted C$73.57 billion, the highest level since the start of 2025.

wsj.com - 2026-05-15 11:15:00