US Canada relationship

This combination of pictures created on August 22, 2026 shows US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, on July 13, 2026 and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on August 22, 2026. (AFP)

Trump hits back at Carney as Canada announces new tariffs on US

Washington and Ottawa remain at odds as new tariffs threaten businesses and consumers, while unresolved USMCA negotiations and broader tensions deepen the longtime allies' economic rift.

2 DAYS AGO

Dominic LeBlanc, Canada's minister in charge of US-Canada trade, arrives at the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), in Washington, DC, on August 21, 2026, amid ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the United States.

Trump tariffs heap up as Canada tries to curb US reliance

Canada faces renewed US tariff pressure as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to diversify trade, strengthen domestic commerce, and boost major infrastructure projects.

3 DAYS AGO

Canadian negotiator says 'more work to do' on US trade deal

Canadian negotiators have been camped out in Washington this week trying to finalize a deal that reportedly aims to address various flash points.

4 DAYS AGO

Europe, Canada leaders hold Yerevan talks in Trump's shadow

US President Donald Trump will loom large over the meeting of the European Political Community; The Iran war, which has rattled the global economy by sending energy prices soaring, has deepened a rift in transatlantic ties.

May 4, 2026

Canada launches huge defense plan to curb reliance on US

Carney's announcement of Canada's first defense industrial strategy built on themes he has emphasized during his 11-month tenure as President Donald Trump rips through traditional US alliances.

February 17, 2026