‘Closest target’: Why is Donald Trump so focused on Canada? Tariffs and threats to annex Canada fall into Donald Trump’s wider vision for US dominance in the world, experts say. Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2025
Basketball was invented by a Scot – a crucial and often ignored part of the game’s history Tension, excitement, glamour and big bucks: basketball’s popularity is soaring around the world, with 3.3 billion people thought to be interested in the game according to one study. Strongly associated with North America, where players like LeBron James, Steph Curry and Caitlin Clark dominate the ratings, basketball is widely regarded… The Conversation · Mar 12, 2025
Ukraine Truce Dominates G7 Talks Clouded By Trump's Canada Threats G7 foreign ministers meet in Canada Wednesday to discuss moves to halt the Russia-Ukraine war, but US Secretary of State Marco Rubio shrugged off questions about a prospective American takeover of the host country. International Business Times · Mar 12, 2025
Trump whines about who signed deal to allow Canada to supply energy to the US – it was him The decision to maintain the free flow of energy across the borders was part of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement negotiated by Trump The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025
Does cancelling a trip to the U.S. really send a political message, or is it just hurting local tourism? As the weather warms, many Canadians are turning their attention to travel plans. Whether for spring break or planning summer holidays abroad, people are ready to be on the move after a long winter. The Conversation · Mar 12, 2025
Canada 2025 Concacaf Nations League Finals Roster: Key Points, Players Promise David and Daniel Jebbison join Jesse Marsch's Canadian men's national team. Sports Illustrated · Mar 12, 2025
US pauses water-sharing negotiations with Canada over Columbia River Break in talks comes as Trump escalates trade war with Canada and threatens its sovereignty The Guardian - US · Mar 12, 2025
Jimmy Kimmel: Trump ‘Intentionally crashing the economy for reasons unknown’ Late-night hosts discuss Trump’s tariffs, the plunging stock market and Republican efforts to deflect blame for the economy The Guardian - US · Mar 12, 2025
Rubio says Trump’s ‘51st state’ plan not on G7 summit agenda in Canada Secretary of state’s visit has backdrop of trade war between US and allies and Trump’s threats to take over Canada The Guardian - US · Mar 12, 2025
Formula 1’s (almost) all-American teams For many years Formula 1 tried and failed to connect with the US audience, but all that has changed in the last decade. Burgeoning interest is now served by three grands prix on US soil and an American team on the grid – with another one about to join. Cadillac is… Motorsport · Mar 12, 2025
Lonely Planet reveals the world’s most queer-friendly destinations: can you guess where they are? The organisation has launched a brand new guidebook aimed at an LGBTQ+ audience Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025
Trump claims Canada ‘tariff problem’ would vanish if it became 51st state Donald Trump has suggested that Canada’s “tariff problem” would vanish if the country became the 51st US state as he spoke outside the White House on Tuesday, 11 March. The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025
Dollar Gains as Trade Tensions Escalate The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.26%. The dollar today is moderately higher on concern that escalation of the trade war will boost inflation and keep Fed policy restrictive after US tariffs on steel and aluminum went into effect and the EU and Canada retaliated by imposing... Barchart · Mar 12, 2025
Trump's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports go into effect President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 25%, triggering a response from Canada The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025
Fortune · Mar 12, 2025 Who will Trump’s trade war hit next? Fears of a ‘tariff cascade’ threaten global trade as U.S. allies gripe about ‘economic self-harm’ Governments around the world are wondering what else is coming—and which country might get hit with a White House tariff broadside.
The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025 Canada will announce more than $20 billion in tariffs in response to Trump's metal tariffs Canada will announce Canadian $29.8 billion or $20.7 billion in retaliatory tariffs in response to the 25% steel and aluminum tariffs that U.S. President Donald Trump has leveled
The Conversation · Mar 12, 2025 The US has lifted its intelligence sharing pause with Ukraine. But the damage may already be done There has been a great deal of speculation about whether Elon Musk might deny Ukraine access to his satellite network system, Starlink – and what might happen if he did.
MarketBeat · Mar 12, 2025 3 Retail Giants React to Tariffs—What It Means for Consumers The Trump Tariffs have gone into effect with 25% import tariffs on Canada and Mexico and another 10% on China. Here's what the CEOs of top retailers are saying.
International Business Times · Mar 12, 2025 Trump's Tariffs On All Steel, Aluminum Imports Kick In As Trade War Heats Up Trump's tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports are now in effect, and Canada, its neighbor and long-time ally, will be hit the hardest, being the U.S.'s largest foreign supplier.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025 ‘I feel utter anger’: From Canada to Europe, a movement to boycott US goods is spreading Tesla sales are falling and apps and online groups are springing up to help consumers choose non-US items
International Business Times · Mar 12, 2025 Rubio Heads To Canada As Trump Wages Trade War US Secretary of State Marco Rubio headed Wednesday to Canada on the highest-level visit by the administration of President Donald Trump, who has unleashed a trade war described by the United States' neighbour as an existential challenge.
The Guardian - US · Mar 12, 2025 Trump administration briefing: education department to be halved as Trump walks back Canada tariffs Education secretary Linda McMahon describes layoffs as ‘significant step towards restoring greatness’ – key US politics stories from Tuesday at a glance
Barchart · Mar 11, 2025 Stocks Finish Lower on US Tariff Hike on Canadian Steel and Aluminum The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed down -0.76%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.28%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are down -0.76%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Barchart · Mar 11, 2025 Tariffs Spark Economic Concerns and Undercut the Dollar The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday fell by -0.57% and posted a 4-3/4 month low. The dollar has been under pressure since last week when the US announced tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico, fueling concerns that a trade war will erupt and derail the economy. The dollar was undercut...
Latin Times · Mar 11, 2025 Ontario Premier Walks Back 25% Electricity Hike For U.S. Exports After Trump's Revenge Tariffs Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he will suspend its 25% surcharge on electricity exports to three U.S. states after having a conversation with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick