The United States has warned Canada it will “regret” allowing thousands of Chinese electric vehicles into its market under a new China trade deal. The move has sparked tensions over tariffs, auto jobs, cybersecurity risks, and the future of North American trade relations as Ottawa resets ties with Beijing amid growing friction with Washington.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s high-stakes visit to China signals a major rethink of Canada’s trade strategy as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and rhetoric strain bilateral ties. The trip aims to stabilize Canada-China relations while reducing Ottawa’s dependence on the United States.
Donald Trump imposed a 5% tariff on Mexico, accusing it of violating a 1944 water treaty and failing to deliver water owed to drought-hit Texas farmers.
The Supreme Court of the United States has cast serious doubts on President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs. Even if the court rules against him, a range of legal tools remain in the White House’s arsenal. Here’s what could come next — from refund chaos to Plan B trade-authorities.
U.S. President Donald Trump reignited diplomatic drama after publicly telling Australia’s ambassador Kevin Rudd, “I don’t like you either,” during a White House meeting with PM Anthony Albanese. The awkward moment highlighted tensions beneath an otherwise successful bilateral meeting on AUKUS and trade.
US President Donald Trump has urged NATO and the EU to impose tariffs of up to 100% on China and India over their Russian oil purchases, aiming to weaken Moscow’s economy and force Vladimir Putin into ending the Ukraine war. But with Europe’s dependence on Chinese trade and legal hurdles at home, can such tariffs realistically be imposed?
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has convened a virtual BRICS summit on September 8 to discuss Donald Trump’s escalating tariffs and reaffirm the bloc’s commitment to multilateralism. The meeting follows heightened tensions between Washington and emerging economies, as Bolsonaro’s trial in Brazil fuels further diplomatic strain.
At the 2025 SCO Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif avoided each other amid Operation Sindoor tensions, while Modi, Xi Jinping, and Vladimir Putin projected camaraderie in a subtle message to Donald Trump over tariffs.
The United States has ended its long-standing tariff exemption on imported packages worth $800 or less, a move aimed at curbing tariff evasion and drug smuggling. While the Trump administration calls it a step toward fair trade and higher customs revenues, small businesses, e-commerce firms, and consumers brace for higher costs, shipping delays, and global supply chain disruptions.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will drop many retaliatory tariffs to align with US tariff exemptions under USMCA. While most Canadian goods regain tariff-free status, levies remain on autos, steel, and aluminum. The move aims to reset trade talks with President Trump, though critics call it a capitulation.