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Explicit Canadian emails target bourbon maker as Trump's trade war intensifies
After U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on some Canadian goods, some provinces decided to pull American alcohol, including Kentucky bourbon off of store shelves. Louisville, Ky.'s Brough Brothers bourbon distillery has been getting angry emails after its co-founder was in the media speaking about the impact of tariffs.
Some industries may be spared from next round of U.S. tariffs despite Trump threats
It appears some key industries facing the threat of new U.S. tariffs may be spared from President Donald Trump’s next shot in his global trade war — at least for the moment.
What's at stake for American culture with Trump's Kennedy Center changes
Canadian and American artists and human rights advocates are decrying changes made by U.S. President Donald Trump at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. One human rights lawyer warns that attempts to "capture culture" are typical of authoritarian governments.
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Trump defends his trade war. But an ally hints at de-escalation
On the day he launched a trade war, U.S. President Donald Trump defended tariffs in a speech to Congress and prepared his nation for a period of upheaval. He did not sound like a man looking to de-escalate. But away from the televised stage, a senior member of his team was working the phones.
Behind the scenes of Canada's push to avoid Donald Trump's punishing tariffs
Despite winning a month-long reprieve from potentially devastating U.S. tariffs, there is a deep sense of anxiety hanging over some of the most senior Canadian government officials who manage the relationship with President Donald Trump.
Trump team details two phases of tariff threats on Canada
The U.S. is threatening a two-stage tariff plan in which Canada and Mexico could get hit with initial trade penalties within days then face broader penalties this spring.
Steel, plastics, Florida orange juice on Canada's list of potential retaliatory tariffs against U.S.
Among the most senior officials in Ottawa, there is a document circulating that outlines specific details about how Canada could retaliate against Donald Trump’s tariff threat.
Ottawa increasingly worried Donald Trump is set on tariffs
Officials around Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are increasingly worried that the U.S. president-elect's mind is made up, and that he will make good on his threat to impose a 25 per cent levy on all Canadian imports the day he takes office.
No commitment from Trump team to drop tariff threat after meeting with Joly, LeBlanc in Florida
Two of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's top cabinet ministers met Friday with two of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks in an attempt to stave off the looming prospect of tariffs on Canadian exports.
Donald Trump is trying to 'humiliate' Justin Trudeau with Canada jokes, ex-Trump adviser says
When Donald Trump jokes that Canada could become the 51st state, and refers to Justin Trudeau as a governor rather than prime minister, it’s all an effort to “humiliate” the Canadian leader, says John Bolton, his former national security adviser.