Trump's quest to conquer Canada is confusing everyone

Canadians and Republicans alike are confounded as President Donald Trump increasingly links a trade war to his push to annex Canada.

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Trump floats 250% tariff on dairy from Canada

Jerome Powell's remarks came as Trump threatened new tariffs on Canada.
ABC News - Mar. 7
Trump’s Justice Dept. Speech Shows a Renewed Quest for Vengeance

The sole offense of those President Trump singled out in remarks at the Justice Department appeared to have been trying to hold him accountable for his actions.
The New York Times - 1d
Trump pledges to match EU and Canada's retaliatory tariffs

Trump repeated trade threats after the European Union and Canada retaliated to US steel and aluminium tariffs.
BBC News - 4d
Make Canada boring again

Trump seems determined to break the association of Canada with boredom — by wreaking havoc upon one of the world’s most positive bilateral relationships.
The Hill - 5d
Trump 'an agent of chaos and confusion,' economists warn — but a U.S. recession isn't in the cards yet

Economists say Trump is proving to be an "agent of chaos" with his unpredictable trade tariff policies but a downturn isn't in the cards just yet.
CNBC - 6d
Latest news on Trump's trade war with Canada, China

China and Canada have imposed retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. as part of the trade war surrounding President Trump's new policies. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
CBS News - 6d
Carney ready to talk trade with Trump if 'there's respect for Canada's sovereignty'

Prime minister-designate's comments follow Canada's reciprocal tariffs on US imports after Trump slapped taxes on steel and aluminium.
BBC News - 4d
Trump keeps talking about making Canada the 51st state. Is he serious?

President Donald Trump continued to belittle Canada and threaten it with joining the United States as the economic war with the country continued.
ABC News - 3d
Canada’s parochial panic about Trump’s America is ridiculous

Much of the alarmist rhetoric in Canada stems from a fundamental failure to grasp the evolution of U.S. strategic thought.
The Hill - Mar. 10
Trump's ambassador pick says "Canada is a sovereign state"

"Canada is a sovereign state, yes," Pete Hoekstra said during his confirmation hearing Thursday.
CBS News - 3d
Local businesses grapple with Trump's tariffs as G7 envoys meet in Canada

DRUMMONDVILLE, Canada — Fury over President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs is fueling growing anxiety across Canada — especially in this working-class Quebec city where some 18% of local ...
NBC News - 4d
Canada Gets a New Leader Amid Trump’s Trade War

Mark Carney, Canada’s incoming prime minister, is no stranger to crises. Now he faces what is arguably the challenge of a lifetime: President Trump. Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the Canada bureau chief ...
The New York Times - 3d
China Hits Canada With Tariffs in Indirect Riposte to Trump

Beijing, which set steep duties on canola, peas and pork, wants Canada and Mexico to resist U.S. pressure to raise tariffs on Chinese goods.
The New York Times - Mar. 8
Trump Intensifies ‘51st State’ Threats in Attack on Canada

The U.S. president on Tuesday reiterated his claims on Canada’s territory as he increased tariffs, threatening to bring the country’s economy to its knees.
The New York Times - 5d
What are ultraprocessed foods? Are they bad for you?

The Trump Administration's quest to “Make America Health Again” is targeting ultraprocessed foods
ABC News - 4d
'America is not Canada,' new Prime Minister Mark Carney says in rebuke to Trump

President Donald Trump since his second White House term began has said Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal should become U.S. property.
CNBC - 2d
Challenged by Trump, Trudeau Rallies Canada as He Leaves Office

After nearly a decade in power, Justin Trudeau steps down on Friday as prime minister amid a trade war and President Trump’s stated desire to annex Canada.
The New York Times - 2d
Trump to increase steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada in response to electricity surcharge

President Trump on Tuesday said his administration will increase planned steel and aluminum tariffs against Canada in response to an electricity surcharge the Ontario government imposed in the ...
The Hill - 5d
Latest news on Trump's trade war with Canada, shock in stock markets

President Trump's trade war with Canada is growing after Ontario's premier announced on a tax on electricity bound for the U.S. This comes as the stock markets are reacting negatively to Mr. ...
CBS News - 5d
President Trump threatens additional tariffs on Canada, European Union

The trade war is escalating as President Trump says he may impose additional tariffs on Canada and the EU. Canada has put 25% reciprocal tariffs on nearly $21 billion worth of American imports, ...
CBS News - 3d
Cat Quest Trilogy Is On Sale For Paw-Some Price At Amazon

Cat Quest: The Fur-tastic Trilogy $30 (was ...
GameSpot - 6d
Canada prepares to select new leader

On Sunday, Canada will move one step closer to finding its next prime minister when the governing Liberal Party holds a leadership vote to replace Justin Trudeau. The move comes as President Trump ...
CBS News - Mar. 8
What Trump wants from Zelenskyy and Canada's new leader: Morning Rundown

Trump wants Zelenskyy to change his attitude. Who is Amy Gleason, the new DOGE administrator? DHS performs polygraph test on staff. Canada's new PM Mark Carney.
NBC News - Mar. 10
Trump announces more tariffs on Canada's steel, aluminum as stocks continue stumbling

President Trump announced more tariffs on Canada's steel and aluminum after Ontario announced a tax on electricity for the U.S. CBS Moneywatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports and CBS News' Fin ...
CBS News - 5d
Wall Street reacts to Trump's tariff flip-flopping with Canada

U.S. stocks racked up heavy losses for a second straight day in a volatile session that had investors fixated on President Trump's ever-evolving trade war with Canada. Kelly O'Grady explains.
CBS News - 5d
Canada will level $20B in tariffs in response to Trump moves on steel, aluminum

Canada is expected to impose $20.7 billion in retaliatory tariffs after President Trump decided to enforce a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum, which went into effect Wednesday. ...
The Hill - 4d
Trump threatens additional tariffs against European Union, Canada

President Trump is considering additional tariffs against the European Union and Canada after both announced retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports.
CBS News - 4d
Watch live: Senate questions Trump's Canada, Mexico ambassador nominees

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold hearings Thursday for President Trump's nominees to serve as ambassadors to Canada, Mexico and Japan. If confirmed, Peter Hoekstra, a longtime ...
The Hill - 3d
Democrats grill Trump ambassador nominees for Canada, Mexico amid trade battles

Democratic Senators grilled President Trump's ambassador nominees for Canada and Mexico during the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearing Thursday over the administration's new trade ...
The Hill - 3d
Canada's Carney to meet with European allies amid tensions with Trump administration

New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Paris to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron, seeking support from one of Canada’s oldest allies as U.S. President Donald Trump ...
ABC News - 4h
Trump doubles down on a trade war with Canada. Here’s where the U.S. gets its steel and aluminum.

President Donald Trump escalated his trade war against Canada, imposing new duties on steel and aluminum.
MarketWatch - 5d
Canada gets new leader, but don’t bet on a quick Trump tariff truce

Could the U.S. and Canada quickly patch up trade relations following the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau? Don’t count on it.
MarketWatch - 6d
The Rising Cost of Trump’s Chaos

Confusion over trade policy is a drag on the economy as businesses slow hiring and reduce investments. Four entrepreneurs explain exactly how they’re being hit.
Inc. - 2d
Europe and Canada retaliate against Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs

President Trump touted better-than-expected inflation numbers Wednesday, as the trade war is escalating. Canada and the European Union announced new tariffs on U.S. goods after Trump’s sweeping ...
NBC News - 4d
Everyone Has a Plan for Gaza. None of Them Add Up.

Since President Trump’s suggestion to expel the territory’s population, Middle East leaders have rushed to propose options for a postwar Gaza. Each is unacceptable to either Israel or Hamas, or both.
The New York Times - 6d
Student loan borrowers confused by suspension of some repayment plans

Recent changes to student loans have caused confusion and uncertainty around recertification process for borrowers enrolled in repayment plans.
CBS News - 2d
Rubio says Canada takeover won't be on G7 agenda

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that talk about the U.S. acquiring Canada will not be a topic of discussion when the Group of Seven (G7) nations meet in Quebec. Asked about President Trump's ...
The Hill - 4d
Tariffs could impact longstanding electricity trade between US and Canada

The tariffs the Trump administration is imposing on Canada could disrupt the longstanding trade of electricity between the two countries.
ABC News - 5d
How Trump's threats have revived Canada's Liberal Party

Justin Trudeau's party was headed for near-certain defeat - until the US president said he wanted to make Canada the 51st state.
BBC News - Mar. 9