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U.S.–Canada relations

Tariffs, trade talks, diplomacy and the cross-border pressure that defines the partnership.

Nov 9, 2026Daily Brief

G7 talks in Paris focus on unresolved global crises

G7 talks in Paris will focus on unresolved global crises, with questions being raised over the United States' approach to them.
Nov 8, 2026Daily Brief

Republican midterm losses as Americans in Canada hope for mended ties

Republicans took big hits in the U.S. midterm elections, prompting analysis of whether Trump's political era is ending. Americans living in Canada hope the results will help mend ties between the two countries.
Nov 8, 2026Daily Brief

Future of a Canada-U.S. trade deal in focus

A CTV Question Period segment examined the future of a trade agreement between the United States and Canada.
Nov 8, 2026Video

Canada targets plywood and paperboard in tariff fight aimed at American voters

Ottawa's counter-tariffs were built to land on American voters' bills, and a Michigan coalition and some Republican candidates then pushed back on the trade war.
Nov 8, 2026Video

Quebec's award-winning cheese caught in Washington's 50% tariff fight with Canada

Washington's cheese tariffs are hitting American importers and Wisconsin dairy farms, while Canada answers at half the rate and keeps supply management intact.
Nov 8, 2026Daily Brief

Democratic control of Congress offers chance to reset trade talks

Politicos say Democratic control of Congress offers a chance to reset Canada-U.S. trade talks, describing the United States as operating in a new environment.
Nov 7, 2026Daily Brief

Carney welcomes moves to restore Canada-U.S. free trade

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he welcomes any moves to restore free trade with the United States. An ambassador predicted a trade deal could come before the new year, and Carney's government says it will negotiate...
Nov 7, 2026Daily Brief

U.S. sanctions Canadian firms over Iran-related transactions

The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Canadian financial services firms over Iran-related transactions, with one report putting the number of firms at eight.
Nov 6, 2026Daily Brief

Carney says he has not yet spoken with Democrats on tariffs

Carney says he has not talked with Democrats about tariffs but welcomes any progress toward a trade deal. Trump keeps the executive powers he used to impose Section 338 tariffs, even as Democrats take over legislative powers.
Nov 5, 2026Daily Brief

Canada-U.S. trade talks progressing, though a deal could raise mortgage costs

Canada-U.S. trade talks are progressing, and an analysis examines how a deal could make mortgages more expensive.
Nov 5, 2026Video

American congressman Jamie Raskin sets 100-day goal to end Canada's tariffs

Every tariff now hitting Canada rests on laws Congress wrote, which could give a new Democratic majority real leverage to end them.
Nov 5, 2026Daily Brief

Carney says U.S.-Canada trade talks show progress toward pact

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the latest round of U.S.-Canada trade talks has yielded progress toward a pact. Canada is taking a cautious approach after the Democratic midterm wave.
Nov 4, 2026Daily Brief

Democrats win Congress; Ottawa says trade plans unchanged

Democrats swept the U.S. midterms, taking control of the Senate and House. Ottawa is publicly cautious but privately relieved. Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the push to diversify trade will not change direction, and...
Nov 4, 2026Video

Trump's veto hat follows Democratic sweep as Ottawa and Ontario react differently

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, and Canada must decide how hard to press Washington on tariffs before a Carney–Trump meeting in China.
Nov 4, 2026Video

Carney says Washington has dropped demand limiting Canada's other trade deals

Canada walked away from talks over a clause limiting its trade deals with other countries; Carney now says it is off the table, though nothing is signed.
Nov 4, 2026Daily Brief

Democrats take control of Congress in U.S. midterms

Democrats have taken control of Congress in the U.S. midterm elections, a result described as a major loss for Donald Trump. Stocks rallied and the dollar dipped after the results were announced.
Nov 4, 2026Daily Brief

Carney says U.S. trade talks have intensified

Prime Minister Carney says intense Canada-U.S. trade negotiations have begun, with Washington asking for less and offering more. He also says the U.S. has lowered its demands in the talks.
Nov 3, 2026Video

Collins trails Troy Jackson as Trump's Canada tariffs shape Maine Senate race

Maine voters decide one of America's closest Senate races as Canadian heating oil, timber and power, plus new tariffs, sit at the centre of the contest.
Nov 3, 2026Daily Brief

Poilievre questions Carney's claim that U.S. trade deal is near

Poilievre asked when the theatrics would end, questioning Prime Minister Mark Carney's claim that a trade deal with the United States is close. A former CUSMA envoy said the timing of renewed talks is unsurprising...
Nov 3, 2026Daily Brief

Canada watches as Americans vote in U.S. midterm elections

Americans are voting in midterm elections framed as a referendum on Trump's tenure, and Canadians are watching closely. Live results are now being published as the vote progresses.
Nov 3, 2026Daily Brief

U.S. revives trade talks with Canada after Trump signals possible movement

The United States is reviving trade talks with Canada, and President Trump has signalled possible movement. A former CUSMA envoy said the timing is not surprising given the U.S. midterms.
Nov 2, 2026Daily Brief

Trump says Canada and U.S. share concept of good deal

Trump says the United States and Canada have the concept of a very good deal. CTV News reports Lutnick, a Trump official who earlier derailed trade talks, led the push to re-engage. Doug Ford says Canada must hold...
Nov 2, 2026Video

U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick revives Canada trade talks after August collapse

Washington's return to the table could shape steel, aluminum and auto tariffs, with 175 Stelco layoffs in Hamilton riding on the outcome.
Nov 2, 2026Video

Trump's Iowa promises on Canadian dairy tariffs and Keystone meet Bill C-202

Trump told Iowa farmers they would pay no Canadian dairy tariffs and that Canada would fund Keystone, but a Canadian law limits what Ottawa can promise.
Nov 2, 2026Daily Brief

Trump and Carney signal progress toward a new trade deal

Trump has said the U.S. and Canada have a concept of a new trade deal, and Carney says he had a good conversation with him on trade. Reports say the two countries appear to be making strides after months of stalled talks.
Nov 2, 2026Daily Brief

Tariffs on Canada become an election issue in U.S. midterms

Tariffs on Canada have become a campaign issue in the U.S. midterm elections. A Toronto Star report says Trump's interest in the Keystone XL pipeline is tied to races in key midterm states.
Nov 1, 2026Video

Trump and Carney discuss steel and auto trade deal after August collapse

With a January 1 auto tariff increase to 50 percent on the table, Carney's post sets out Canada's red lines for a steel and autos deal.
Nov 1, 2026Daily Brief

Carney says Canada and U.S. will work on trade deal

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had a good conversation with Trump on trade, and that Canadian and U.S. teams will work on a deal in coming weeks. Trump has said the two countries are very close to an agreement.
Nov 1, 2026Video

US ambassador warns Canada could be blamed if Republicans lose midterms

Washington's tariff fight with Ottawa is now shaping Senate races in Maine and Michigan, with Canadian trade becoming a campaign issue before the November 3 vote.
Oct 31, 2026Video

Trump's Canada tariff war backfires, according to a top U.S. think tank expert

A Council on Foreign Relations fellow says Washington's ten-to-one size math has failed against Canada, which is still resisting tariffs that others accepted.
Oct 31, 2026Daily Brief

U.S. midterm results may not ease Canada-U.S. tensions

Democrats hoped the midterms would give them more leverage over President Trump, but analysts say Canada-U.S. tensions may persist regardless of the outcome. Talk of cross-border irritants also returned to the agenda...
Oct 31, 2026Video

Carney says Canada can wait for Trump's successor to sign trade deal

With the November 3rd vote approaching, Carney's refusal to rush a deal raises the stakes for Canada's exports and for Republicans in Maine and Michigan.
Oct 31, 2026Daily Brief

Midterm results may not ease strained Canada-U.S. relationship

Democrats hope Tuesday's midterm elections will give them power to rein in President Donald Trump, but Canadians hoping for a steadier bilateral relationship may be disappointed. Talk of cross-border 'irritants'...
Oct 30, 2026Daily Brief

Distillers say Canada-U.S. liquor bans hurt both sides

A distiller says the liquor bans are harming people on both sides of the border. Kentucky distillers are hopeful that Canada-U.S. trade talks could return American spirits to Canadian shelves.
Oct 30, 2026Daily Brief

Tariffs are a central issue in Michigan's midterm race

Michigan's midterm race could help decide the next U.S. Congress, with tariffs as the main issue. Early voting is running well ahead of the last midterm, with millions more Americans casting ballots.
Oct 28, 2026Video

Trump congratulates B.C. and Quebec premiers who both oppose his tariffs

The video explains why Trump's congratulations to B.C.'s Conservative premier and Quebec's separatist premier point to critics of his tariffs.
Oct 27, 2026Video

Washington moves to ease American tariffs on Canadian steel and autos

The video explains why Washington is reviving talks to ease steel and auto tariffs, what the truck dispute means, and why Ottawa says its position has not changed.
Oct 26, 2026Video

White House blames Alberta for stalled Canada trade talks, but the vote came later

The video examines why Kevin Hassett blamed Alberta's separation debate for stalled talks, and why the August collapse and the November 3 midterms tell a different story.
Oct 25, 2026Video

Obama mocks Trump's Canada trade war as Carney weighs deal before midterms

Tariff exemptions, election interference accusations and a Republican senator's plea put pressure on Washington days before the November 3 vote, while Carney refuses to rush.
Oct 24, 2026Video

Trump cuts some Canadian tariffs days before midterms as Iran threatens Gulf oil

Canada supplies about 4 million barrels of oil a day to the United States, and that supply could matter more if a third Iran war hits Gulf energy facilities.
Oct 24, 2026Video

Trump lifts tariffs on nine Canadian goods as Maine midterm pressure builds

Days before the November 3 midterms, the stakes of the trade war are shifting toward Maine voters, blueberry growers and Canadian exporters caught in the middle.
Oct 22, 2026Video

Carney responds calmly to Washington's midterm interference list on Canadians

A U.S. Embassy fact sheet links Canadian officials and private citizens to American midterm politics, raising questions about where advocacy ends and interference begins.
Oct 21, 2026Video

American cheese importer sues Trump administration over 50% Canadian tariffs

A New Jersey importer's challenge to Section 338 could decide whether Washington keeps its only tool aimed solely at Canada, with about $40 million a year at stake.
Oct 19, 2026Video

Mexico's stalled US tariff talks mirror Carney's August walkout over demands

Washington's last-minute demands on autos, trade deals and French-language protections are now stalling Mexico, and the same pressure points matter for Canada under annual CUSMA reviews.
Oct 16, 2026Video

Leaked Canada-EU draft shows plans for Galileo access and cloud partnership

Two buried clauses in a leaked Canada-EU draft could affect how Canada's military navigates and where its data is stored, ahead of the Montreal summit.
Oct 15, 2026Video

Experts urge Carney to launch a new Atlantic Charter without Washington

Twelve Canadian experts propose a middle power charter ahead of Mark Carney's Montreal summit with Ursula von der Leyen, with Washington's seat left open.
Oct 15, 2026Video

American ambassador Hoekstra accuses Ottawa of possible election interference; Joly hits back

With the November midterms weeks away, the dispute raises a sharp question: how far can Canada work directly with American governors and companies before it is seen as meddling.
Oct 14, 2026Video

Canada freezes order for 16 American Black Hawk helicopters before Congress review

Ottawa quietly paused a helicopter order for its special forces, and the pause could shape how Canada buys future U.S. defence equipment.
Oct 13, 2026Video

Canadian travel boycott hits Las Vegas casinos, workers and Nevada's close governor race

Canadian travel to Las Vegas has collapsed, and the fallout now reaches casino operators, hotel workers and a tight Nevada race heading into November.
Oct 13, 2026Video

Trump's Mexico side deal cannot rewrite CUSMA without Canada's signature

A U.S.-Mexico side deal could become the starting point for Canada's talks, but any CUSMA change needs all three countries' agreement.
Oct 11, 2026Video

Chrystia Freeland explains why Trump chose Canada as his warning to allies

Freeland's account suggests the pressure campaign on Canada could instead teach allies and Americans a different lesson about the alliance's future.
Oct 9, 2026Video

Canada and seven allies oppose United States sanctions on the International Criminal Court

Washington's ultimatum to allies over the International Criminal Court could cut the court off from American banks, technology and the dollar.
Oct 8, 2026Video

Trump's Canada tariffs turn toxic for Republicans before US midterms

Four weeks before the midterms, Trump's Canada tariffs are squeezing Republican Senate candidates, and Senate control now looks genuinely in play.
Oct 7, 2026Video

U.S. tariffs and bans on Canadian goods meet a Canadian shopping shift

Washington's 50% tariff and new import bans raise questions about prices, supply and shelves, while Canadian shoppers shift toward domestic products.
Oct 5, 2026Video

Former U.S. ambassador calls Canada-U.S. relations worst in modern history

James Blanchard says misinformation is fuelling Trump's trade war, with CUSMA now facing annual reviews and auto tariffs hanging over January.
Oct 4, 2026Video

Alberta separatists allegedly offered Washington oil royalties, land and fresh water

With the October 19 referendum days away, a Globe and Mail investigation asks who would benefit if Alberta left Canada.
Oct 3, 2026Video

Quebec teen's cow wins World Dairy Expo as U.S. restricts Canadian dairy

A Quebec teenager's win over American animals in Madison came the same week U.S. dairy restrictions took effect, as American farmers voiced frustration with the trade war.
Oct 1, 2026Video

Mark Carney briefly tops Nobel Peace Prize odds amid Trump trade pressure

Whether a Nobel or a Time honour lands on Mark Carney could sharpen a trade war already strained by 50% US tariffs.
Sep 30, 2026Video

Canada rejects Trump's apology demand as US import ban takes effect

Washington's ban on most Canadian alcohol, some dairy and larger motorcycles now blocks those goods at the border as Ottawa rejects an apology demand.
Sep 29, 2026Video

Trump predicts Canadian apology as Stelco layoffs and American import ban take effect

Trump's prediction of a Canadian apology sits beside Hamilton job losses, and Ottawa's measured silence may be its strongest play before the November midterms.