Washington and Ottawa are once again at odds, as President Trump unveils a sharp new tariff on Canadian goods—citing drug trafficking and trade disputes just weeks ahead of a key deadline.
President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 35% tariff on all Canadian imports, set to take effect on August 1. The move, shared via a letter on his social platform, is being justified on national security grounds, with Trump accusing Canada of failing to stop fentanyl smuggling into the United States and maintaining unfair trade practices.
The tariff decision has sparked concern in Ottawa. Prime Minister Mark Carney responded by reaffirming Canada’s efforts to curb synthetic drug trafficking, including a $950 million investment in border enforcement and the appointment of a national anti-fentanyl coordinator. However, he also signalled readiness to negotiate, stressing that Canada will defend its economic interests.
Markets reacted swiftly, with U.S. stock indices slipping and trade analysts warning of supply chain disruptions. The move may also test the limits of the USMCA trade agreement, as legal questions arise over the use of national security exemptions.
Trump has hinted at similar tariffs for other countries lacking trade deals with the U.S., raising the prospect of broader trade conflicts in the coming weeks.
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More than 10,000 supporters of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic rallied in Belgrade on Wednesday to show their backing for the populist leader’s policies, following a year of anti-government demonstrations.
Japan has dispatched troops to its remote northern regions to help capture bears after local authorities reported that communities were struggling with a surge in attacks.
Severe flooding in southwest Wales has prompted a major incident, with emergency crews rescuing dozens of people from homes, vehicles and a care facility in Carmarthenshire.
The Champions League match between Qarabağ FK and Chelsea has finished 2–2 at the Tofig Bahramov Republican Stadium in Baku.
The Champions League match between Qarabağ FK and Chelsea has finished 2–2 at the Tofig Bahramov Republican Stadium in Baku.
Brussels airport, Belgium's busiest, reopened on Wednesday morning after drone sightings during the previous night had resulted in it being temporarily closed, although some flights remained disrupted, its website said.
Israel’s top military legal officer Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, who resigned last week, has been arrested over the leak of a video showing soldiers brutally assaulting a Palestinian detainee at the Sde Teiman military prison.
Russia remains in constant contact with Venezuela over tensions in the Caribbean, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying on Tuesday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged to boost mutual investment and deepen economic cooperation with Russia, as Moscow faces growing Western sanctions and trade pressure.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Wednesday that she had filed a legal complaint against a man who groped and tried to kiss her as she walked between meetings in Mexico City — a day after footage of the incident went viral online.
More than 10,000 supporters of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic rallied in Belgrade on Wednesday to show their backing for the populist leader’s policies, following a year of anti-government demonstrations.
Japan has dispatched troops to its remote northern regions to help capture bears after local authorities reported that communities were struggling with a surge in attacks.
Severe flooding in southwest Wales has prompted a major incident, with emergency crews rescuing dozens of people from homes, vehicles and a care facility in Carmarthenshire.
The Champions League match between Qarabağ FK and Chelsea has finished 2–2 at the Tofig Bahramov Republican Stadium in Baku.
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