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President Trump to Implement New Tariffs as Stopgap Measures Expire

President Trump to Implement New Tariffs as Stopgap Measures Expire

President Trump is preparing to impose new tariffs on products from numerous countries by Friday, as temporary 10% global duties are set to expire. The proposed tariffs, which could range from 10% to 12.5%, are aimed at countries accused of having lax forced-labor standards. This move is part of the Trump administration's broader strategy to maintain its tariff regime and protect domestic industries. The administration has already announced plans to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods and 25% on Brazilian products, escalating trade tensions with these countries.
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Canada is celebrating a new bridge to US during tariff troubles with Trump

Canada is celebrating a new bridge to US during tariff troubles with Trump

A ceremony is underway in Windsor, Ontario, to celebrate in a new U.S.-Canada bridge over the Detroit River
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President Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Canadian Exports Amid Trade Tensions

President Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Canadian Exports Amid Trade Tensions

President Trump has announced new tariffs of 50% on certain Canadian exports, invoking a rarely used provision of the Tariff Act of 1930. The tariffs target Canadian products such as alcoholic beverages, dairy, and vehicles, citing discriminatory practices against U.S. trade. The move is part of ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada, with Trump using the tariffs as leverage in negotiations. Canadian officials may challenge the tariffs legally, arguing they are retaliatory measures in response to Trump's trade policies.
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Trump Wants to Build a New Pipeline Even Bigger Than Keystone XL

Trump Wants to Build a New Pipeline Even Bigger Than Keystone XL

The proposed tar sands pipeline from Canada to Oklahoma has been dubbed Keystone Light. It’s more like Keystone XXL
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Trump Criticizes Canadian Wildfire Smoke Amid U.S. Environmental Policy Rollbacks

Trump Criticizes Canadian Wildfire Smoke Amid U.S. Environmental Policy Rollbacks

President Trump and Senator Bernie Moreno have criticized Canada for the smoke from wildfires affecting air quality in the U.S. Northeast and Midwest. Trump has accused Canada of negligence and suggested adding costs to tariffs. This criticism comes despite Trump's administration's rollback of U.S. environmental protections, including reducing the value of human life in pollution cost-benefit analyses. The situation highlights a contradiction in the administration's stance on environmental issues, as domestic policies have weakened air quality protections.
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Carney says he will intensify trade talks with Trump; most premiers pledge to keep US alcohol bans

Carney says he will intensify trade talks with Trump; most premiers pledge to keep US alcohol bans

By Maria Cheng and Promit Mukherjee OTTAWA, July 21 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to intensify trade negotiations after speaking on Tuesday, but warned he would consider all options if the tariffs Trump threatened on Monday go ahead.
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Gordie Howe Bridge Event Canceled Amid U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions

Gordie Howe Bridge Event Canceled Amid U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions

A planned ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been canceled due to escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada. The event, intended to celebrate the opening of the bridge, was called off after President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on Canadian goods. The tariffs, which include a 50% levy on products like cement and dairy, have strained relations between the two countries. Despite the cancellation, the bridge is still set to open as planned. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer criticized the tariffs, highlighting their negative impact on Michigan's economy.
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Senator Grassley Advocates for USMCA Renewal Amid Tariff Dispute

Senator Grassley Advocates for USMCA Renewal Amid Tariff Dispute

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley has expressed strong support for the renewal of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), emphasizing its importance in maintaining a unified North American economy. Grassley argues that the USMCA is more beneficial than imposing special tariffs on products entering the United States. This statement comes in the wake of President Trump's recent imposition of a 50% tariff on a range of Canadian goods, including steel and aluminum, as a response to what he describes as Canada's unequal treatment of American imports. Grassley believes that the USMCA should be extended without changes, highlighting its positive impact on various economic sectors, particularly agriculture.
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President Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Canadian Goods Amid Trade Tensions

President Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Canadian Goods Amid Trade Tensions

President Donald Trump has announced a new round of tariffs on Canadian goods, citing what he describes as Canada's 'continued discrimination' against American products. The 50 percent tariff is set to take effect in 30 days, escalating trade tensions between the two countries. This move follows a series of provocations and insults directed at Canada, including Trump's decision not to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The tariffs are part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to pressure Canada on various trade and environmental issues.
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Canada cancels joint bridge-opening event with US after Trump announces tariffs

Canada cancels joint bridge-opening event with US after Trump announces tariffs

A planned joint U.S.-Canada ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been canceled after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Canadian goods
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The Latest: House adopts $95 billion budget proposal to fund Iran war and other Trump priorities

The Latest: House adopts $95 billion budget proposal to fund Iran war and other Trump priorities

The House has adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities over objections from Democrats and a few GOP holdouts in a final push before the midterm elections
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US-Canada bridge has been years in the making. But tension between countries is sapping the joy

US-Canada bridge has been years in the making. But tension between countries is sapping the joy

The rocky relationship between the U.S. and Canada is spoiling the celebration of an extraordinary project between the two countries