… She referenced comments by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who described the current global situation as a “rupture” in the world order, warning that great power competition was increasingly shaping international relations. …
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says “everything is on the table depending on the outcome of the negotiations” as the country’s trade dispute with the US heats up. …
… Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had spoken to Trump and both leaders agreed to “intensify” trade talks in a bid to calm growing trade tensions between the North American neighbours. …
… Republican lawmakers in the state of Michigan have penned an open letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney asking for better management of the country’s wildfires, expressing frustration for the third year in a row. …
… Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a delay of “a few weeks is time well spent” and referred to the issues as a series of “technical aspects”. …
… Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the new tariffs were “not a surprise” and would not impact the vast majority of Canadian exports to the US. …
… He also said that: “In parallel, discussions with the United States on addressing sectoral tariffs will be essential.” Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that he wants sector-specific tariffs imposed on Canadian steel, aluminium, automobiles and lumber by the Trump administratio …
… In early May, Prime Minister Mark Carney said any attempt for the province to separate must follow the rules set out by the Clarity Act – the 26-year-old law put in place in the aftermath of the1995 Quebec referendum. …
UN Special Representative Hannah Tetteh has urged African countries to strengthen cooperation and collective action, warning that weakening multilateral institutions and growing bilateral agreements could expose developing countries to greater economic and security risks. She said the changing international environment requires Africa to rethink how it engages with global powers, as power is increasingly shaped by a country's ability to build and control technology, industrial systems, logistics networks and security capabilities.
UN Special Representative Hannah Tetteh has urged African countries to strengthen cooperation and collective action, warning that weakening multilateral institutions and growing bilateral agreements could expose developing countries to greater economic and security risks. She said the changing international environment requires Africa to rethink how it engages with global powers, as power is increasingly shaped by a country's ability to build and control technology, industrial systems, logistics networks and security capabilities.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said "everything is on the table" as Canada prepares a response to US tariffs of 50% on roughly C$20bn of Canadian imports set to take effect on 19 August. Options include diversifying trade away from the US and supporting sectors most exposed to the tariffs, though Carney did not specify potential punitive measures.
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US cars, dairy and alcohol. Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had spoken to Trump and both leaders agreed to "intensify" trade talks, but warned "all options" were on the table in terms of how Canada could respond.
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US cars, dairy and alcohol. Key exports such as energy, potash, critical minerals and fish will be spared, and the duties take effect in 30 days.
More than 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, with air quality alerts extending into US states including Michigan, Minnesota, and the Great Lakes region. Fires in northwestern Ontario are sending thick plumes of smoke south, with concerns that smoke may affect the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting the US and Canada has been delayed from its scheduled Friday ribbon-cutting ceremony to resolve outstanding technical issues, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney saying a delay of "a few weeks is time well spent".
The US announced new tariffs of 10-12.5% on dozens of countries, accounting for almost all its imports, over concerns they are not doing enough to tackle forced labour. The 60 trading partners listed—including the UK, the EU, Canada, India and Japan—face the duties because of their failure to address the importation of goods made with forced labour.
Canada has formally requested the North American Free Trade Agreement (USMCA) be renewed for another 16 years before a July renegotiation deadline, with trade minister Dominic LeBlanc calling it "highly beneficial" while acknowledging areas for improvement and signalling willingness to discuss sector-specific tariffs on steel, aluminium, automobiles and lumber.
Alberta will hold a referendum on October 19 asking whether the province should remain in Canada or proceed with a binding vote on separation, following citizen petitions both supporting and opposing separation. Premier Danielle Smith said she and her government would vote for Alberta to remain in Canada.
Iran was the only nation absent from FIFA's annual congress in Canada after officials were turned back at border control, amid reports of immigration issues and Canada's designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation. FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed Iran will participate in the World Cup this summer in the United States, Canada and Mexico.