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Canada and US trade war shatters alliance after tariff talks collapse

Canada and US trade war shatters alliance after tariff talks collapse

The historic alliance between Canada and the United States has fractured into a trade war following the collapse of negotiations, with tariffs taking effect.

Business ·23 Aug 2026, 15:41 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
US and Canada enter trade war as Trump imposes 50% tariffs

US and Canada enter trade war as Trump imposes 50% tariffs

The US and Canada have entered an outright trade war after President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on $20bn of Canadian goods following a breakdown in Washington negotiations.

World ·23 Aug 2026, 15:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump hits back at Canada as tariff dispute escalates

Trump hits back at Canada as tariff dispute escalates

Trade tensions between the US and Canada escalated into a severe economic conflict after negotiations collapsed, prompting 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods and planned retaliatory measures from Ottawa.

World ·23 Aug 2026, 12:36 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Canada suspends US trade talks and vows dollar-for-dollar tariff retaliation

Canada suspends US trade talks and vows dollar-for-dollar tariff retaliation

Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended trade negotiations with the United States as a sweeping new wave of American tariffs takes effect. Ottawa has vowed an immediate, dollar-for-dollar retaliation in response.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 06:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump Imposes Up to 100% Tariffs on Certain Imported Drones and Components

Trump Imposes Up to 100% Tariffs on Certain Imported Drones and Components

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and components, aiming to curb foreign dependence and boost U.S. manufacturing.

World ·15 Aug 2026, 00:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
FedEx and UPS begin issuing tariff refunds to customers following Supreme Court ruling

FedEx and UPS begin issuing tariff refunds to customers following Supreme Court ruling

Major shipping carriers like FedEx and UPS are issuing refunds to customers following a Supreme Court ruling against past federal trade tariffs.

Business ·13 Aug 2026, 18:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Trump administration refunds $100bn in illegal tariffs after court ruling

Trump administration refunds $100bn in illegal tariffs after court ruling

The US government has refunded $100bn to businesses following a Supreme Court ruling that declared previous tariffs unlawful.

Business ·5 Aug 2026, 21:05 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
25 states sue Trump administration over new Section 301 forced‑labor tariffs

25 states sue Trump administration over new Section 301 forced‑labor tariffs

Twenty-five U.S. states have filed a lawsuit at the Court of International Trade challenging the Trump administration's new forced-labor tariffs, arguing they are an illegal workaround to replace struck-down import taxes.

World ·4 Aug 2026, 04:33 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump administration imposes new tariffs on 60 trading partners

Trump administration imposes new tariffs on 60 trading partners

The Trump administration has enacted new trade levies affecting sixty economies, replacing temporary global duties that recently expired.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 12:36 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump orders US probe of EU tech fines, vows tariffs on Europe

Trump orders US probe of EU tech fines, vows tariffs on Europe

President Trump is launching a probe into European Union trade practices after the bloc fined Google 890 million euros for antitrust violations. The President stated that the penalties against U.S. tech companies would be reversed and warned of potential tariffs on the EU.

Business ·25 Jul 2026, 00:03 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read

Wall Street traded mixed as investors weighed earnings, tariffs and Mideast risks

U.S. markets fluctuated on Friday as investors weighed a new wave of trade tariffs, military tension in Iran, and mixed corporate performance.

Business ·24 Jul 2026, 20:08 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
US imposes new tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labour claims

US imposes new tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labour claims

The US has enacted new tariffs ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent on 60 nations, citing inadequate enforcement of forced labour prohibitions. This move has triggered international criticism and potential legal challenges at the World Trade Organization.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 05:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump administration imposes new tariffs on 60 nations over forced labor

Trump administration imposes new tariffs on 60 nations over forced labor

The administration is applying a tiered tariff system to pressure global counterparts to adopt stricter forced labor enforcement. This shift marks a strategic move toward long-term trade enforcement under Section 301 of the Trade Act.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 02:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US imposes 25 percent tariffs on Brazilian goods starting July 22

US imposes 25 percent tariffs on Brazilian goods starting July 22

The U.S. is implementing tariffs on Brazilian imports following a yearlong investigation into trade policies. Brazil plans to pursue counter-measures and WTO action in response.

World ·16 Jul 2026, 17:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Small businesses plan price hikes as inflation pressures persist

Small businesses plan price hikes as inflation pressures persist

A majority of small-business owners intend to raise prices this year to offset persistent inflationary pressures, rising utility rates, and supply-chain costs. Despite these challenges, many firms remain optimistic about future revenue growth and expansion plans.

Cost of Living ·9 Jul 2026, 17:37 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read