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US, Canada hold last-minute talks to stop 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods

US, Canada hold last-minute talks to stop 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods

Tension between Washington and Ottawa is already high, stoked by trade disputes and President Donald Trump's inflammatory comments about making Canada the 51st U.S. state
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Carney and Trump speak again as tariff deadline looms

Carney and Trump speak again as tariff deadline looms

By Promit Mukherjee and Maria Cheng OTTAWA, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday afternoon, Carney's office said, as Canada tries to hash out a last-minute deal to avert new 50% tariffs from taking effect at midnight.
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The Latest: Disney sues Trump's FCC over broadcast license challenge

The Latest: Disney sues Trump's FCC over broadcast license challenge

Disney's suit filed Tuesday against the Federal Communications Commission says every media outlet in the nation is at risk due to the Trump administration's retaliation over Jimmy Kimmel's satire
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US, Canada try to bridge gaps over potential autos tariff cuts, sources say

US, Canada try to bridge gaps over potential autos tariff cuts, sources say

By David Shepardson, Nora Eckert and Kalea Hall Aug 17 (Reuters) - U.S. and Canadian trade negotiators were haggling over a potential reduction in President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian vehicles to 15% after some value content deductions, three sources familiar with the talks said on Monday.
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Proposed U.S. Trade Agreement with Canada May Be Submitted to President Trump Next Week

Proposed U.S. Trade Agreement with Canada May Be Submitted to President Trump Next Week

A proposed trade agreement between the United States and Canada could be presented to President Trump as early as next Monday. This development comes amidst significant public sentiment in Canada regarding U.S. diplomatic presence, with tens of thousands of Canadians signing a petition demanding the departure of the American ambassador to their country. The potential submission of a trade deal indicates ongoing negotiations and efforts to finalize economic relations between the two North American nations. The context suggests a complex diplomatic environment where trade discussions are proceeding concurrently with expressions of public dissatisfaction concerning U.S. representation in Canada. The details of the proposed agreement and its specific terms were not disclosed in the source material, but its imminent submission to President Trump highlights a critical juncture in U.S.-Canada trade relations.
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Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures

Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures

By Trevor Hunnicutt and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - A day after he ordered the United States to scale back military exercises with South Korea and called North Korea "unthreatening and respectful," U.S.
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White House Report Accuses 40 Economies of Facilitating Chinese 'Transshipment Scam', Drawing International Pushback

White House Report Accuses 40 Economies of Facilitating Chinese 'Transshipment Scam', Drawing International Pushback

White House Report Accuses 40 Economies of Facilitating Chinese 'Transshipment Scam', Drawing International Pushback
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Arizona businesses warn of higher costs if Canada tariffs hit

Arizona businesses warn of higher costs if Canada tariffs hit

If a deal isn't reached, Canada could face 50% tariffs starting Aug. 19. Arizona imports roughly $2.8 billion in Canadian products each year.
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US hits ICC president and senior prosecutor with sanctions in another move against the court

US hits ICC president and senior prosecutor with sanctions in another move against the court

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on the president of the International Criminal Court and one of its top prosecutors
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Explainer-How has the US-South Korea relationship evolved under Trump?

Explainer-How has the US-South Korea relationship evolved under Trump?

By Kyu-seok Shim SEOUL, Aug 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's order to scale back joint military drills with South Korea has revived one of the most contentious issues from his first term, underscoring how his deal-focused approach continues to test the more than 70-year-old alliance.
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U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra Faces Petition for Removal Amidst Canadian Political Interference Claims

U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra Faces Petition for Removal Amidst Canadian Political Interference Claims

An e-petition calling for the removal of U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, is gaining significant traction, with over 149,700 signatures as of August 14. The petition, initiated by a Calgary woman, accuses Ambassador Hoekstra of undermining the relationship between Canada and the United States and making interventions in Canadian political discourse inconsistent with diplomatic protocol. Specifically, Hoekstra has criticized what he termed an 'anti-American tone' in the last Canadian election and has been linked to a Michigan-based voter identification app allegedly used by Alberta separatists. The petition is slated to be presented to the Canadian Parliament by Green Party Leader Elizabeth May.
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German companies cut US investment to three-year low, data show

German companies cut US investment to three-year low, data show

By Rene Wagner BERLIN, Aug 16 (Reuters) - German companies slashed investments in the United States to a three-year low in the first half of 2026, as Trump administration policies fed uncertainty between the transatlantic trading partners.