Canada

It's been a wild rollout of Trump's tariffs. Here's how we got here

5:00am April 02, 2025

President Trump's tariff talk has been big — and also unpredictable. He's frequently made threats only to back off or shift deadlines. Here, a look at how the tariff agenda has rolled out.

Trump announces new 25% tariff on imported cars and car parts

5:36pm March 26, 2025

The president's latest action on trade takes effect next week, and will slap a 25% tariff on imported cars and car parts. He says the measure will boost U.S. manufacturing.

Why Canada is holding an election that will be a first for its prime minister

6:00am March 25, 2025

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is running for elected public office for the first time, as the country is roiled by turbulence set in motion by President Trump.

Canada says China executed four Canadians earlier this year

12:52am March 20, 2025

Beijing's embassy in Ottawa said the executions were due to drug crimes and noted that China does not recognize dual citizenship.

Canada Receives Tariff Reprieve For 30 Days From Trump Administration

The U.S. buys electricity from Canada. Now it's a focus of the trade war

5:27pm March 12, 2025

by Joe Hernandez

As a trade war grew this week, Ontario's leader threatened a surcharge on Canadian electricity sold in some U.S. states. The episode highlighted the U.S. reliance on imported Canadian power.

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Trump backs off of Canada tariff hike as Ontario lets up on electricity threat

11:51am March 11, 2025

President Trump tussled with Canada over tariffs on Tuesday as hikes against steel and aluminum imports are set to take effect.

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Opinion: Don't call this coffee an Americano!

8:00am March 08, 2025

Canadians fed up with tariff threats and suggestions of Canada becoming the 51st state are now calling Americano coffee drinks "Canadianos." NPR's Scott Simon explains.

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Canada

It's been a wild rollout of Trump's tariffs. Here's how we got here

Trump announces new 25% tariff on imported cars and car parts

Why Canada is holding an election that will be a first for its prime minister

Canada says China executed four Canadians earlier this year

The U.S. buys electricity from Canada. Now it's a focus of the trade war

Trump backs off of Canada tariff hike as Ontario lets up on electricity threat

Canada's Hudson's Bay has survived 355 years. Now the store is in crisis

5 things to know about Mark Carney, Canada's next prime minister

Mark Carney to be Canada's next prime minister

Opinion: Don't call this coffee an Americano!