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What's Trump's price for averting tariffs? He didn't tell Trudeau
What would it take for Donald Trump to declare a win and drop plans for potentially devastating tariffs? It's the multibillion-dollar enigma now rippling across North America. Details are scant but one thing is clear: We're entering a new chapter, where security risks trumping trade.
Donald Trump threatens 25% tariff on products from Canada, Mexico
Donald Trump has levelled his most severe threat against Canada in years, warning that on his very first day on office he will impose a 25 per cent tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico, unless those countries curb the flow of drugs and migrants over their borders.
Trump has ideas for installing his controversial cabinet picks. He didn't use them on Matt Gaetz
Donald Trump and his allies have signalled their willingness to fight to install the cast of controversial characters he's picked for his cabinet. It looks like Matt Gaetz isn't part of the plan. The polarizing pick for attorney general withdrew his name from consideration Thursday.
Analysis
Trump names his tariff man. Here's what he's said and what it means for Canada
Will U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's tariffs devastate Canada's economy, or barely graze it? It's all in how they're designed. Now that we know Trump has tasked Wall Street exec Howard Lutnick to lead the tariff plan, here's what he's said about it.
Analysis
Trump drops a cabinet-level clusterbomb with Gaetz, Gabbard as latest picks
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has named firebrand Republican Representative Matt Gaetz to be his nominee for attorney general, surprising some party members. The Florida congressman has a controversial history on Capitol Hill, to say the least.
Premier Ford pitches kicking Mexico out of North American free trade pact
Ontario Premier Doug Ford appears to be dipping his toe into new territory — talking about removing Mexico from the North American trade agreement.
Analysis
Top Trump White House pick has strong view on Canada's government. It's not flattering
Mike Waltz, the man reportedly tapped for the top international role inside the Trump White House isn’t just predicting the impending defeat of Canada’s Trudeau government: He’s celebrating it.
Analysis
It's still 'the economy, stupid'? How the rich moved to Harris, the rest elected Trump
In the lead-up to the U.S. election, so many media stories focused on demographic groups: Latino voters, young men, Black men, suburban college-educated women. But in the aftermath, one of the most striking patterns involves economic class.
Analysis
Canada, prepare for the big squeeze. Trump will press on several sensitive fronts
Donald Trump's second term as U.S. president carries implications at home and abroad. That includes potentially wreaking havoc on global economies through the aggressive use of tariffs.
Canadian government already bracing for potential Trump tariffs
Canada is preparing for the possibility of former U.S. president Donald Trump swiftly imposing a broad tariff on all U.S. imports if he's re-elected Tuesday, potentially sparking a damaging trade dispute.