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First Thing: Trump in Canada tariff backdown after ‘substantial progress’ made on trade deal

US president cancelled planned tariff imposition just hours before it was to come into force

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

Trump hints at bringing Keystone XL oil pipeline project ‘back from the grave’ in AI post

President Trump’s support for the project contrasts the position held by two of his predecessors as commander-in-chief

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Trump says last minute deal reached with Canada to delay 50% US tariffs on imports from Ottawa

The two allies traded goods and services worth close to $1 trillion despite their strained relations last year, as US President Donald Trump continues his relentless push to enforce tariffs and levies on his northern neighbours.

Euronews · Aug 19

US Canada trade deal: Trump announces pause on 50% tariffs on Ottawa

US President Donald Trump announced a pause on upcoming tariffs against Canada. These tariffs were scheduled to begin on Thursday for a short duration. He stated that both nations have reached an agreement, pending final document completion. The potential revival of the Keystone XL Pipeline was also mentioned in his…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

US and Canada hold last-minute talks as Trump’s 50% tariffs deadline looms

The 5,525-mile U.S.-Canada border remains undefended, with nearly 330,000 people and $2 billion in commerce crossing daily, while 800,000 Canadians live in the US

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Midnight showdown looms as US and Canada meet to sidestep Trump’s tariff blitz

The US and Canada are locked in last-minute talks to prevent a fresh wave of tariffs from striking at 00:01 ET on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump has vowed to slap 50% duties on $20 billion (€17.2bn) worth of Canadian products if a deal is not reached in time.

Euronews · Aug 18

Record-breaking investment in renewables could cement Canada as new clean energy superpower

The slated green energy plans could light, heat and cool all the homes in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver combined.

Euronews · Aug 18

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

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Trade War Rising? US-Canada Talks Stall as 50% Tariffs Loom Over $900 Billion Relationship

Negotiators from the United States and Canada are scrambling to bridge wide differences before a sweeping 50% tariff on Canadian goods takes effect on Wednesday.

Benzinga · Aug 16

Luxon survives. But why do National and Labour both struggle with effective leadership?

Christopher Luxon has survived a confidence vote in caucus – his second within five months – and remains prime minister.

The Conversation · Aug 12