Also known as: Prime Minister Mark Carney · Prime Minister Carney · Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
Canadian Prime Minister responding to US trade tensions and examining contingency plans for potential military action under Trump presidency.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has said a fresh wave of US tariffs on Canada is a “miscalculation” designed to “hurt and divide us”, after trade talks collapsed late on Friday. …
Carney calls Trump’s fresh tariffs a ‘miscalculation’ after trade talks collapseJoy Online
… And for Prime Minister Mark Carney, the late night decision to suspend talks with President Donald Trump and to retaliate instead of agreeing to a deal that seemed in reach will be a significant political test. …
Carney faces crucial test after walking away from Trump’s dealJoy Online
… And for Prime Minister Mark Carney, the late night decision to suspend talks with President Donald Trump and to retaliate instead of agreeing to a deal that seemed in reach, will be a significant political test. …
Carney faces crucial test after walking away from Trump’s dealJoy Online
One of Canada’s provincial leaders has criticised a prospective trade deal with the US and pushed his country to hold out for favourable terms, showing Prime Minister Mark Carney faces a tough battle in getting buy-in on the agreement hours away from a US-set deadline. …
Canada ‘should fight’ as US trade deadline looms, Manitoba premier saysJoy Online
… Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke twice this week, and trade negotiators have been engaged in intense talks since July, after Trump threatened the new levy with a deadline of 19 August. …
Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a dealJoy Online
… Prime Minister Mark Carney kept details of the talks close to his chest when pressed by reporters on Monday, saying that given the “very delicate and intense” negotiations, it is “not the time to negotiate in public”. …
Carney’s final chance to convince Trump as US-Canada trade deadline loomsJoy Online
… Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, whose country hosted the recent World Cup with the United States and Mexico, said he no longer had confidence in Infantino. …
Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa presidentJoy Online
… 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. …
Africa must unite to navigate growing global power competition — Hannah TettehJoy Online
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. …
‘Everything on the table’ as Canada plans response to US tariffsJoy Online
… 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. …
Carney looking at ‘all options’ as Trump announces 50% tariffs on CanadaLeft-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil's election with 51.79% of votes, becoming the first president since 1985 to be elected after losing the first round. Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, has refused to recognise the result and called for it to be annulled.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil's election with 51.79% of votes, becoming the first president since 1985 to be elected after losing the first round. Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, has refused to recognise the result and called for it to be annulled.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth nonconsecutive term, defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a runoff. Bolsonaro has called for the vote to be annulled over a two-hour voting extension granted by the Supreme Court, despite both candidates having requested additional voting time.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trump administration is lifting 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods starting 30 October, including plywood sheets, paper products, machinery, and refrigeration equipment, after Republican Senator Susan Collins lobbied for the change in her tight Maine Senate race. Canada imposed countermeasures after the US imposed 50% tariffs on $20bn of Canadian goods following collapsed trade talks in August.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Alberta residents voted to remain part of Canada in the province's first-ever separation referendum, with about 76 percent supporting union compared with 24 percent backing a process toward independence. Prime Minister Mark Carney said the result represented a "clear choice" in favour of unity, though secessionist leaders pledged to continue their push for an independent Alberta.
21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
A legal group filed a lawsuit on behalf of US food business Gellert Global Group, arguing that the White House exceeded its authority in imposing 50% levies on some $20bn of Canadian goods and caused immediate harm to American businesses. The suit seeks to have the tariffs declared unlawful and to order refunds with interest for affected importers.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A large fire broke out at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, killing or injuring several people during a live-fire training exercise. The Canadian defence minister said the situation was "very, very active and delicate," though Global News reported at least seven dead and dozens injured based on unnamed military sources.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Trump announced plans to import 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately from Russia, with additional shipments of 500,000 tonnes in November and further volumes later, citing lower prices for Americans. The move has drawn criticism from Republican and Democratic lawmakers who believe it violates recent US sanctions legislation, and Ukrainian President Zelensky called it a gift to Putin that invests in the ongoing war.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Anne Carson, a 76-year-old Canadian poet, essayist and translator, has won the Nobel Prize in Literature for her bold and inventive works that cross boundaries between poetry, fiction and scholarship. The award, worth 12 million Swedish kronor, is regarded as the most prestigious in global literature.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he has prepared contingency plans for a US invasion, which he described as low-risk and highly improbable, citing his responsibility to consider all possibilities as the US-Canada relationship changes under the Trump presidency. Trump's global tariffs and stated desire to make Canada the 51st state prompted the war gaming, though Trump has said an invasion is "highly unlikely" and that he would rely on economic pressure instead.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the fast-track approval of a 1,250km oil pipeline to the Pacific coast, arguing the project will diversify Canada's oil exports away from the US and reduce its economic dependency on American markets. The project is expected to boost Canada's GDP by up to C$30bn per year and create 140,000 jobs.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trump administration has implemented tariffs on Canadian alcohol, dairy, and motorcycles, affecting nearly C$1bn in Canadian liquor exports and whey products, in response to Canada's earlier tariffs on US goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney said the impact on Canada's economy would be "modest," and trade talks remain stalled with no apparent urgency from the US side.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trump administration has implemented a ban on several Canadian imports, including alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles, in response to Canada's earlier tariffs on US goods following stalled trade talks. The ban affects nearly C$1 billion in Canadian liquor exports and whey products, though trade talks remain suspended with no urgency to resume from the US side.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A US ban on several Canadian imports, including alcohol, dairy, and motorcycles, has come into effect as a trade war between the two countries continues. The Trump administration's measure responds to Canada's tariffs on US goods following the breakdown of trade talks.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told The New York Times his administration has examined the "extreme tail risk" of US military action against Canada as a matter of risk management, though he described it as not a base case. Tensions between the countries have risen under President Trump, who has referenced Canada as a "51st state" and initiated a trade war involving tariffs.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the European Union's proposal for Canada to become its first "associate member," calling for closer cooperation on defence, critical minerals and energy security. The proposal comes as Canada and the US face an escalating trade dispute with tit-for-tat tariffs.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump warned of heavy tariffs on the European Union if he views a proposal to make Canada an EU associate member as a hostile act. The proposal, announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Strasbourg, aims to strengthen economic resilience amid global trade tensions.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Commission president has backed proposals for Canada to become the EU's first "associate member," offering closer ties on key sectors including energy, critical minerals, AI, and defence. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is seeking a "unique alliance" with the EU amid tensions with the US, is attending the speech in Strasbourg.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK government is discussing joining the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, a global investment bank led by Canada that would allow governments to borrow at lower costs for defence spending, though Treasury officials said no decision has been made yet.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The US has imposed import bans on Canadian products including alcoholic spirits, dairy goods, and motorbikes through executive orders, effective 29 September, in retaliation for Canada's tariffs on American goods. Trade negotiations between the countries collapsed in late August, and both nations have expressed concerns about rising prices and falling customer numbers.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on nearly C$28bn worth of American products, with rates as high as 50%, as talks between the two countries remain stalled since late August. Both nations have expressed interest in a deal, but no negotiations have resumed.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods took effect after midnight on Tuesday, covering $20 billion in U.S. goods with duties ranging from 15% to 50%, as negotiations between the neighbouring countries collapsed and an 18-month trade dispute intensified.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump warned Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier it cannot sell in the US unless it moves manufacturing there, part of an escalating trade war with Canada as retaliatory tariffs on $20bn of US goods are set to be imposed. Bombardier, which already operates US factories employing 3,500 American workers, responded by emphasizing its partnership with American companies and its US job creation.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Canada has unveiled a new $20 banknote featuring King Charles III, the first new monarch to appear on a Canadian banknote in more than 70 years. The vertically-oriented note features the Vimy Ridge memorial on its back and includes floral and leafy design inspired by the King's environmental dedication.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Apple Maps has renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America for US-based users following a Trump executive order amid US-Canada trade tensions, while the lake retains its original name for Canadian users. Google made a similar change for US users after Trump's order, which followed the collapse of trade talks and the imposition of 50% tariffs on $20bn of Canadian goods.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ontario Premier Doug Ford installed a large sign reading "Lake Ontario. Now and Always" on Canada's shoreline in response to Donald Trump's executive order seeking to rename the lake to Lake America. The dispute emerged amid collapsed trade talks and new US tariffs on Canadian goods; Google said it will display "Lake America" for US users and "Lake Ontario" for Canadian users on its maps.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ontario Premier Doug Ford installed a "Lake Ontario. Now and Always." sign on Canada's shoreline in response to US President Donald Trump signing an executive order to rename it Lake America. The dispute emerged amid collapsed trade talks and new US tariffs on Canadian goods.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America, effective immediately. The move follows collapsed trade talks and new 50% US tariffs on C$28bn of Canadian goods, which Canada plans to counter with "dollar for dollar" tariffs; Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the change, stating the lake's name dates back over 400 years.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Canada has announced counter-tariffs as high as 50% on nearly C$28bn worth of US products in retaliation to President Trump's recent tariffs on Canadian imports. The Canadian levies are set to take effect on 8 September, and Canada will also provide C$7.5bn in support for affected businesses and workers.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Following collapsed trade talks, the US and Canada have pledged 50% tariffs on each other's products, prompting business owners to warn of severe fallout. A jewellery company owner in Alberta says tariffs will likely wipe out most of her US sales, while Canadian furniture makers fear significant impacts as Trump tariffs on Canadian goods take effect.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Trump said Canada wants "the benefits of being a State, without being one" after trade talks collapsed and the US imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the tariffs a "miscalculation" and said Canada would match them "dollar-for-dollar" from 8 September, describing the situation as a trade "war".
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →