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Trump trade wars are slowing global growth and fuelling inflation, says OECD

Economic organisation downgrades forecasts for growth in UK as well as US, Canada and Mexico due to tariffs

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2025

New Canadian leader Mark Carney expected to meet Sir Keir Starmer and King

The former Bank of England governor will arrive in the UK from Paris later on Monday.

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025

New Canadian PM in Europe to seek 'reliable partners' amidst trade war with US

Two days after being sworn in, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Paris on the first leg of his first state visit, which comes as his country’s economy and sovereignty are under threat from the United States.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 17, 2025

Tourists cancel their U.S. plans as Trump rocks international allies with policies and tariffs

‘Barring a funeral or someone in the hospital, I am not going to the United States,’ one Toronto resident said

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2025

Why Canadian-trained doctors should be allowed to practise anywhere in Canada without additional licensing

While politicians tout the benefits of reducing interprovincial trade barriers to unlock prosperity amid escalating trade tensions, our most precious health-care resources — fully qualified doctors — remain shackled. Physicians face a maze of regulations when attempting to practise beyond their home province. We must break these chains.

The Conversation · Mar 16, 2025

Why Gordie Howe’s elbows are Canada’s answer to Donald Trump

When Canadian ice hockey centre Connor McDavid scored in overtime to lead Canada to victory over the United States in the National Hockey League’s 4 Nations Face-Off tournament in February, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posted on social media, “You can’t take our country — and you can’t take our…

The Conversation · Mar 16, 2025

Why some Canadians are in denial about Donald Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed Canada will never be a 51st American state and has called on Canada to present a united front to defend against United States President Donald Trump’s escalating attacks on Canada’s economy and sovereignty.

The Conversation · Mar 16, 2025

Canada pauses $19b defence deal amid Trump trade war

Canada’s new PM says he wants to explore alternative options

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2025

Canada reconsidering multi-billion dollar defense deal with the US

After committing to buying 88 F-35 fighter jets in 2023, Canadian government is now looking at non-American alternatives

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2025

Trump trade war leads Canada to pause purchase of F-35 fighter jets

The move casts doubt on the future of the multi-billion dollar deal

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2025