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White House downplays North American auto industry's concerns about U.K. trade deal

White House downplays North American auto industry's concerns about U.K. trade deal

WASHINGTON -- The White House on Friday downplayed the North American automobile industry's claim that U.S. President Donald Trump's new trade deal with the United Kingdom could make the sector less competitive.

What Trump's agreement with the U.K. suggests about trade talks with Canada

What Trump's agreement with the U.K. suggests about trade talks with Canada

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump's preliminary trade agreement with the United Kingdom sent a signal to countries around the world -- including Canada -- about the goals of his campaign to upend global trade with tariffs.

In first face-to-face meeting, Carney tells Trump Canada will 'never' be for sale

In first face-to-face meeting, Carney tells Trump Canada will 'never' be for sale

WASHINGTON -- In their first face-to-face meeting today, Prime Minister Mark Carney told U.S. President Donald Trump that Canada will "never" be for sale.

CP NewsAlert: Carney tells Trump Canada will never be for sale

CP NewsAlert: Carney tells Trump Canada will never be for sale

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney told U.S. President Donald Trump that Canada will never be for sale as the two leaders met in the Oval Office today.

In first face-to-face meeting, Carney tells Trump Canada will 'never' be for sale

In first face-to-face meeting, Carney tells Trump Canada will 'never' be for sale

WASHINGTON -- In their first face-to-face meeting today, Prime Minister Mark Carney told U.S. President Donald Trump that Canada will "never" be for sale. When reporters questioned Trump in the Oval Office on his past comments about making Canada a U.S. state, Trump -- taking a tone very different from the one he's used in past months -- downplayed the...

Carney tells Trump Canada will never be for sale

Carney tells Trump Canada will never be for sale

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney told U.S. President Donald Trump that Canada will never be for sale as the two leaders met in the Oval Office today.

Carney set to meet with Trump at White House amid tariff turmoil today

Carney set to meet with Trump at White House amid tariff turmoil today

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney will have to navigate a delicate balance during his first in-person meeting with Donald Trump today, following months of the U.S. president targeting Canada with tariffs and taunts.

Carney arrives in Washington for Trump meeting on Tuesday

Carney arrives in Washington for Trump meeting on Tuesday

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Washington on Monday ahead of a meeting with Donald Trump which could serve to reset the bilateral relationship that's been upended by the president's tariffs and claims that Canada should become a U.S. state.

Carney wheels up to Washington for Trump meeting on Tuesday

Carney wheels up to Washington for Trump meeting on Tuesday

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is flying to Washington for a meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

Experts see hopeful signs as Mark Carney prepares to talk trade with Trump

Experts see hopeful signs as Mark Carney prepares to talk trade with Trump

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney will be watched closely by Canadians infuriated by Donald Trump -- and by an anxious business community looking for tariff relief -- when he meets with the U.S. president Tuesday in Washington.

Canadian automobile parts won't be hit with Trump's tariffs

Canadian automobile parts won't be hit with Trump's tariffs

U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance released today says automobile parts compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade will not be hit with President Donald Trump's tariffs. The 25 per cent auto part duties were set to go in place on May 3.

Canadian automobile parts won't be hit with Trump's tariffs

Canadian automobile parts won't be hit with Trump's tariffs

U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance released today says automobile parts compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade will not be hit with President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Trump says he'll meet with PM Carney at the White House 'within the next week'

Trump says he'll meet with PM Carney at the White House 'within the next week'

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House "within the next week."

Trump says he'll meet with Carney at the White House 'within the next week'

Trump says he'll meet with Carney at the White House 'within the next week'

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump says he will meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House "within the next week."

Trump says he'll meet with Carney at the White House 'within the next week'

Trump says he'll meet with Carney at the White House 'within the next week'

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House "within the next week." "I spoke to him yesterday," Trump said of Carney. "He couldn't have been nicer and I congratulated him." Carney and Trump spoke on the phone Tuesday after the Liberals' stunning win in Monday's election -- a come-from-behind...

Trump says he'll meet with Carney at the White House 'within the next week'

Trump says he'll meet with Carney at the White House 'within the next week'

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House "within the next week."

Trump signs executive orders to give automobile industry some tariff relief

Trump signs executive orders to give automobile industry some tariff relief

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders Tuesday that he said will give some temporary relief to an automotive industry besieged by multiple tariffs that have caused anxiety and concern throughout the deeply integrated North American market.

Democrat lawmakers celebrate Carney's Liberal win as most Republicans remain silent

Democrat lawmakers celebrate Carney's Liberal win as most Republicans remain silent

WASHINGTON -- Democrat lawmakers in the United States applauded the Liberals' election win under Mark Carney on Tuesday -- while most Republican lawmakers stayed silent about an election campaign that turned into a rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump's taunts and tariffs.

Democrat lawmakers celebrate Carney's Liberal win, most Republicans remain silent

Democrat lawmakers celebrate Carney's Liberal win, most Republicans remain silent

WASHINGTON -- Democrat lawmakers in the United States applauded the Liberals' election win under Mark Carney on Tuesday -- while most Republican lawmakers stayed silent about an election campaign that turned into a rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump's taunts and tariffs.

Trump set to give automobile industry some tariff relief: White House

Trump set to give automobile industry some tariff relief: White House

WASHINGTON -- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said U.S. President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order Tuesday to provide some relief to an automotive industry besieged by multiple tariffs.

Trump says Canada should become U.S. state as president weighs in on Canadian vote

Trump says Canada should become U.S. state as president weighs in on Canadian vote

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump weighed in on the Canadian election, repeating his claim that Canada should become a U.S. state, as his tariffs and threats of annexation have become a central issue ahead of Monday's vote.

Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada

Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that at some point the automobile tariffs slapped on Canadian imports could increase while also indicating his administration is working on a deal with Canada.

White House cites drop in people caught at Canada-U.S. border as tariffs continue

White House cites drop in people caught at Canada-U.S. border as tariffs continue

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday there have been "successes" at the Canada-U.S. border -- but offered no new hints about what might convince U.S. President Donald Trump to drop his tariffs on Canada. "Thanks to President Trump, operational control of the border is becoming a reality and the administration's historic measures are yielding huge results," Leavitt told...

White House cites drop in people caught at Canada-U.S. border as tariffs continue

White House cites drop in people caught at Canada-U.S. border as tariffs continue

WASHINGTON -- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday there have been "successes" at the Canada-U.S. border -- but offered no new hints about what might convince U.S. President Donald Trump to drop his tariffs on Canada.

Trump claims tariffs making America rich while also suggesting trade deals are coming

Trump claims tariffs making America rich while also suggesting trade deals are coming

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump showed little signs of backing down on his plans to tariff the world Thursday -- even as members of his administration continued to claim the duties will lead to the negotiation of new trade deals.

Ottawa says automakers that keep building in Canada will get a tariff exemption

Ottawa says automakers that keep building in Canada will get a tariff exemption

Automobile companies that continue to manufacture vehicles in Canada will get an exemption from Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs as U.S. President Donald Trump attempts to upend the North American industry through steep import duties. Federal Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne announced Tuesday that auto manufacturers will be allowed to import a certain number of U.S.-assembled vehicles -- ones that comply with the...

Ottawa says automakers that keep building in Canada will get a tariff exemption

Ottawa says automakers that keep building in Canada will get a tariff exemption

WASHINGTON -- Automobile companies that continue to manufacture vehicles in Canada will get an exemption from Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs as U.S. President Donald Trump attempts to upend the North American industry through steep import duties.

Trump pauses tariffs for most nations, unclear if it affects Canada

Trump pauses tariffs for most nations, unclear if it affects Canada

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is immediately pausing tariffs on most nations for 90 days following market turmoil triggered by his trade war with the world — but it was not immediately clear what the impact will be on Canada.

Trump's tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney

Trump's tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Donald Trump's tariff regime will "fundamentally change the global trading system" after the U.S. president exempted Canada from his so-called "liberation day" tariff list unveiled on Wednesday. "In a crisis, it's important to come together and it's essential to act with purpose and with force, and that's what we will do," Carney said in Ottawa...

Trump's tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney

Trump's tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney

Washington -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said Donald Trump's tariff regime will "fundamentally change the global trading system" after the U.S. president exempted Canada from his so-called "liberation day" tariff list unveiled on Wednesday.

CP NewsAlert: Trump's tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney

CP NewsAlert: Trump's tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff regime will "fundamentally change the global trading system."

Canada among few countries exempt from Trump's new tariffs, existing duties remain

Canada among few countries exempt from Trump's new tariffs, existing duties remain

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney will address reporters shortly after the White House declared both Canada and Mexico exempt from new reciprocal tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Canada among few countries exempt from Trump's new tariffs, existing duties remain

Canada among few countries exempt from Trump's new tariffs, existing duties remain

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney will address reporters shortly after the White House declared both Canada and Mexico exempt from new reciprocal tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Canada among few countries exempt from Trump's new tariffs, existing duties remain

Canada among few countries exempt from Trump's new tariffs, existing duties remain

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Mark Carney will address reporters shortly after the White House declared both Canada and Mexico exempt from new reciprocal tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump.

No clarity for Canada as Trump lists dozens of countries facing tariffs

No clarity for Canada as Trump lists dozens of countries facing tariffs

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump presented a lengthy list of what percentage tariff various countries will face under new measures, but did not specify how Canada will be affected.

State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump's global trade war escalates

State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump's global trade war escalates

As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil his "liberation day" plan to hit multiple countries with tariffs, it's still not clear whether a temporary pause on separate economywide duties on Canada will be lifted. The world will be watching when the president discusses his reciprocal tariff agenda at the White House around 4 p.m. EDT today. Trump has said...

State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump's global trade war escalates

State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump's global trade war escalates

WASHINGTON -- As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil his "liberation day" plan to hit multiple countries with tariffs, it's still not clear whether a temporary pause on separate economywide duties on Canada will be lifted.

Democrats push vote on tariffs targeting Canada as Trump calls for Republican support

Democrats push vote on tariffs targeting Canada as Trump calls for Republican support

WASHINGTON -- Democrats in the U.S. Senate are moving forward on a resolution to block sweeping tariffs targeting Canada as President Donald Trump presses Republican lawmakers to continue backing his trade agenda.

Democrats push vote on tariffs targeting Canada, Trump calls for Republican support

Democrats push vote on tariffs targeting Canada, Trump calls for Republican support

WASHINGTON -- Democrats in the U.S. Senate are moving forward on a resolution to block sweeping tariffs targeting Canada as President Donald Trump presses Republican lawmakers to continue backing his trade agenda.

Carney says Trump's office reached out to schedule a call as trade war continues

Carney says Trump's office reached out to schedule a call as trade war continues

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to have his first phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump in the coming days, and Trump's commerce secretary said Canada may get some reprieve from automobile tariffs. Carney said Thursday that the president's office reached out the previous evening to schedule a call. It would be the first conversation between the two leaders...

Trump announces 25 per cent tariff on all auto imports to the U.S.

Trump announces 25 per cent tariff on all auto imports to the U.S.

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all automobile imports to the United States next week but the deep integration of the North American industry has caused confusion about when those duties would affect the Canadian auto sector.

Trudeau was warned about Trump's trade plans before phone call: briefing note

Trudeau was warned about Trump's trade plans before phone call: briefing note

Then-prime minister Justin Trudeau went into his first phone call with a newly re-elected Donald Trump aware that the U.S. president likely was looking to reopen the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement -- just a few weeks before he first threatened devastating economy-wide tariffs. A briefing note prepared ahead of the phone conversation between Trudeau and Trump on Nov. 6 of last year...

Trudeau was warned about Trump's trade plans before phone call: briefing note

Trudeau was warned about Trump's trade plans before phone call: briefing note

WASHINGTON -- Then-prime minister Justin Trudeau went into his first phone call with a newly re-elected Donald Trump aware that the U.S. president likely was looking to reopen the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement -- just a few weeks before he first threatened devastating economy-wide tariffs.

Joly talks tariffs with U.S. Secretary of State at G7

Joly talks tariffs with U.S. Secretary of State at G7

WASHINGTON, Ont. -- Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said Friday she has spoken with her American counterpart about tariffs and trade as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to target Canada with threats of annexation and devastating duties.

Joly tells G7 counterparts Trump's annexation threats 'not a joke'

Joly tells G7 counterparts Trump's annexation threats 'not a joke'

OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly told her G7 counterparts Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump's annexation threats against Canada are not a joke as Trump continues to upend global trade.

Canadian officials say meeting with U.S. commerce secretary was constructive

Canadian officials say meeting with U.S. commerce secretary was constructive

WASHINGTON -- Canadian officials said a Thursday meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was constructive and lowered temperatures amid the ongoing trade war launched by U.S. President Donald Trump last month -- but they expected no immediate changes to punishing tariffs.

Premier Ford optimistic following talks with Lutnick in Washington

Premier Ford optimistic following talks with Lutnick in Washington

WASHINGTON -- Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Thursday that a meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has lowered the temperature on the ongoing trade war launched by U.S. President Donald Trump last month.

Trump's ambassador pick says Canada is sovereign as president threatens annexation

Trump's ambassador pick says Canada is sovereign as president threatens annexation

WASHINGTON -- The man set to become America's top diplomat in Ottawa said Thursday that Canada is a sovereign state -- contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump, who is doubling down on his calls to make Canada a U.S. state.

Trump's choice for ambassador to Canada faces tough questions at Senate hearing

Trump's choice for ambassador to Canada faces tough questions at Senate hearing

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump's choice for United States ambassador to Canada is facing tough questions in his Senate nomination hearing today, as the relationship between the two countries is strained by tariffs and threats of annexation.

Federal ministers, Ontario premier to meet with Lutnick as tariff fight continues

Federal ministers, Ontario premier to meet with Lutnick as tariff fight continues

WASHINGTON -- Canadian officials are set to meet with the U.S. commerce secretary in Washington Thursday -- days after a dust-up with U.S. President Donald Trump that ended with Ontario pausing its surcharge on electricity exports to the United States.

Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $29.8B in U.S. goods Thursday

Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $29.8B in U.S. goods Thursday

Washington -- The federal government will impose 25 per cent tariffs on U.S. goods worth $29.8 billion in retaliation for the 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump imposed today.

Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $29.8B in U.S. goods Thursday

Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $29.8B in U.S. goods Thursday

Washington -- The federal government will impose 25 per cent tariffs on U.S. goods worth $29.8 billion in retaliation for the 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump imposed today.

As Ontario hikes cost of electricity exports, Lutnick says more tariffs are coming

As Ontario hikes cost of electricity exports, Lutnick says more tariffs are coming

Ontario placed a 25 per cent surcharge on electricity exports to the United States on Monday as Canada braced for steel and aluminum duties the Trump administration is set to deploy on Wednesday. "I feel terrible for the American people, because it's not the American people who started this trade war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday at a news...

As Ontario hikes cost of electricity exports, Lutnick says more tariffs are coming

As Ontario hikes cost of electricity exports, Lutnick says more tariffs are coming

WASHINGTON -- Ontario placed a 25 per cent surcharge on electricity exports to the United States on Monday as Canada braced for steel and aluminum duties the Trump administration is set to deploy on Wednesday.

Canada halts second tariff wave after Trump announces pause on some duties

Canada halts second tariff wave after Trump announces pause on some duties

WASHINGTON -- Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has suspended a second wave of retaliatory tariffs after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order today to pause some duties on Canada.

CP NewsAlert: Canada halts second tariff wave after Trump announces pause

CP NewsAlert: Canada halts second tariff wave after Trump announces pause

WASHINGTON -- Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has suspended a second wave of retaliatory tariffs after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to pause some duties.

Trump announces one-month tariff pause on some Canadian goods, lowers potash levy

Trump announces one-month tariff pause on some Canadian goods, lowers potash levy

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that pauses tariffs on some Canadian imports linked to the auto industry that comply with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, and also lowers levies on potash to 10 per cent.

CP NewsAlert: Trump announces one-month tariff pause on some Canadian goods

CP NewsAlert: Trump announces one-month tariff pause on some Canadian goods

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that pauses tariffs on some Canadian imports that comply with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement linked to the auto industry, and also lowers levies on potash to 10 per cent.

Trump announces one-month pause on Mexican tariffs, no move on Canada

Trump announces one-month pause on Mexican tariffs, no move on Canada

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that Mexico will get a one-month pause on tariffs for most imports — but made no mention of tariffs on Canada — after the economy-wide duties caused market chaos all week.

CP NewsAlert: Trump gives one-month pause on Mexican tariffs, no move on Canada

CP NewsAlert: Trump gives one-month pause on Mexican tariffs, no move on Canada

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump says Mexico will get a one-month pause on tariffs for imports under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade.