Trump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state as Carney says countries in trade war

Trump’s ‘Economic War’ on Canada

US President Donald Trump speaks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the G7 economic forum, 16 June 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. Photo: Evelyn Hockstein /Pool/Getty ImagesBYLINE TIMES IMPACT: Find out about the changes you made happenThe White House has threatened its foe Iran with a crushing “economic D-Day” in a bid to bring to Tehran to its knees – so what are we make of its imposition of 50% tariffs on Canada, a neighbour and tr…

The Truth Behind Trump’s Trade War With Canada: It Will Blow Back

By Ben Norton – Ago 25, 2026 Donald Trump restarted his trade war with Canada. PM Mark Carney revealed the US made last-minute demands that violated his country’s sovereignty. This will exacerbate the energy crisis, as the US relies on Canadian crude oil. Donald Trump has restarted his trade war with Canada, and it is likely that it will blow back on the US economy. This August, Washington and Ottawa participated in talks to negotiate a new tra…

China-Canada ‘Strategic Partnership’ Looms Behind Trump Tariff Clash With Ottawa

Behind the trade war between the U.S. and Canada is a higher-stakes strategic competition between the U.S. and China.President Trump pointed to the issue in an August 25 White House press release headlined "President Trump Is Finally Ending Canada’s Free Ride." The only country mentioned in the release other than the U.S. and Canada was China: "The record of Canadian abuse is clear and deliberate: FACT: Canada is joined only by the People’s Repu…

Fact File: Trump makes misleading claims about Canada-U.S. trade, economy

As the Canadian government hits back at the United States over new tariffs imposed last week, the countries' economic relationship is in the spotlight. U.S. President Donald Trump started his week with a series of Truth Social posts taking aim at Canada's economy and trade policies. But many of the posts contain inaccuracies about Canadian unemployment, tariffs and trade deficits. Here is a look at some of those claims.

Trump slams Canada as 'most difficult and unreasonable' nation as trade talks collapse

Tensions flared between Washington and Ottawa after President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to challenge Canadian leadership. Calling out Ottawa as the "most difficult and unreasonable" government to negotiate with — despite its ongoing reliance on the U.S. defense umbrella — Trump doubled down on his firm stance to hold Canada accountable.

Small Indigenous businesses to be hit hard by tariffs, says council

The president of the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) says that in order to survive the 50 per cent tariffs, small, Indigenous-owned businesses will need to rely on increased financial support. “It’s [more so] going to be about the supports that are coming,” Tabatha Bull, president of the CCIB, told APTN News. Moments before the midnight deadline on Aug. 21, trade negotiations between Canada and the United States fell apart. Carne…