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Trump tariffs: What’s been done and what is to come?

From tariffs to counter “unfair trade” to duties over illegal immigration and fentanyl smuggling, President Donald Trump has unleashed a volley of threats since taking office, sparking fears of widening trade tensions.Since January, Trump has unveiled and suspended levies on Canada and Mexico, and imposed additional tariffs on China that he plans to ramp up …

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Toronto Pride says sponsors bolting over Trump’s anti-DEI push

The head of Canada’s largest Pride festival said major corporate sponsors, which also do business in the United States, have withdrawn support to avoid being seen as favorable to LGBTQ initiatives. Kojo Modeste, the executive director of Toronto Pride, declined to name the companies that have severed ties with the festival since US President Donald Trump …

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Buoyant Afghans plot Australia downfall after dumping out England

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi on Thursday targeted another big scalp in the form of Australia after knocking England out of the Champions Trophy, with a semi-final spot the prize.The Champions Trophy debutants sent England crashing out of the 50-over tournament with a thrilling eight-run victory in Lahore on Wednesday.Afghanistan similarly stunned then holders England at …

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Canada coach Marsch blasts Trump’s ’51st state’ rhetoric

Canadian men’s football coach Jesse Marsch decried US President Donald Trump’s “ridiculous rhetoric about Canada being the 51st state,” calling it insulting to a loyal ally.Marsch, a 51-year-old American who took over as Canada coach in 2024, spoke to reporters on Wednesday at a media day for the CONCACAF Nations League finals next month, and …

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More than 250,000 sign petition to strip Musk of Canadian citizenship

The number of people who have signed a petition calling for Elon Musk to lose his Canadian citizenship over his alleged efforts to “erase” the nation’s sovereignty hit 250,000 on Tuesday.The tech billionaire was born to an affluent South African family in Pretoria before immigrating to Canada and acquiring Canadian citizenship via his mother Maye …

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Trump overshadows debate to pick next Canadian prime minister

US President Donald Trump and his threats to slap punishing tariffs on Canada dominated a televised leadership debate Monday as part of the race to become the country’s next prime minister.The contenders to succeed Justin Trudeau clamoured to present themselves as the best choice to take on the mercurial American president, calling him “a threat” …

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‘All eyes on Arctic’: Canada boosts its northern force

In the mess hall of a Canadian military base a few hundred kilometers south of the Arctic Circle, Brigadier-General Daniel Riviere pointed to a map highlighting the region that is becoming a national priority. “All eyes are on the Arctic today,” said Riviere, who heads the Canadian Armed Forces Joint Task Force North.Thawing ice caused by climate …

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‘Captain America’ slips but clings to N. America box office lead

Marvel and Disney’s “Captain America: Brave New World” clung to the top of the North American box office this weekend despite a steep drop from its opening, earning an estimated $28.2 million, analysts said Sunday.That take, on a slow February weekend, was just over one-fourth the $100 million the superhero film earned at its opening. …

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Canada Liberals show signs of comeback amid Trump taunts

Before Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he would resign, his Liberal Party was headed for an electoral wipeout, but polls show the party gaining momentum, propelled by threats from Donald Trump.  Surveys indicate Canadians believe Mark Carney, a former central banker who is the front-runner to succeed Trudeau as Liberal leader and prime minister, …

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Canada beats USA to win heated Four Nations Face-Off final

In an ice hockey grudge match of border rivals fueled by political tensions, Canada defeated the United States 3-2 in overtime on Thursday to win the Four Nations Face-Off final.Canada’s Connor McDavid scored the title-winning goal off a pass from Mitch Marner to deliver Canada the victory after enduring political barbs from US President Donald …

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