Tariffs Explained as Trump Threatens Major New Taxes Against Canada and Brazil

Tariffs Explained as Trump Threatens Major New Taxes Against Canada and Brazil

The pause on the biggest of Trump's tariffs won't end this week, but the president continues to pledge steep new duties against major countries.

Carney says Ottawa will defend workers and businesses after latest U.S. trade threats

OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Canadian government will "steadfastly" defend workers and businesses following the latest trade threats by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Good Vibes in Trump Trade Talks Haven’t Shielded Canada From Chaos

The country’s new prime minister, Mark Carney, has been called the “Trump whisperer,” and negotiations have been cordial and professional. But it’s been a wild ride.

Donald Trump Renews Global Trade War With Canada Facing 35% Tariff

President Donald Trump has launched a fresh assault on global trading partners with Canada likely to be among the worst hit. In a letter sent to its northern neighbor late on Thursday, Trump said the U.S. will impose a 35% tariff on the country at the start of next month. Canada is the second-largest U.S. trading partner after Mexico, and the largest buyer of U.S. exports. According to the Financial Times, a U.S. government official said t…

Trump threatens a 35% tariff on Canadian goods, and he may double what most other nations are charged

(CNN) — President Donald Trump late Thursday threatened a 35% tariff on goods imported from Canada, a dramatic escalation in an on-again, off-again trade war with America’s northern neighbor and one of its most important trading partners. And, in a separate NBC News interview, he suggested blanket tariffs on other US trading partners will jump, as well. The Thursday actions are the latest examples of a whipsaw policy that’s left investors, tradi…

Trump threatens 35% tariff on Canadian goods

Trump is playing hardball with countries that have yet to make a trade deal with him