Week in Politics: Canada talks collapse; U.S. 'Economic D-Day; record national debt
Trade talks with Canada collapse hours before a new tariff deadline. President Trump threatens Iran with an "Economic D-Day" the same week the U.S. national debt surpassed $40 trillion.
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npr.org
22.08.2026
Trump’s trade deal with Canada collapses
The deal’s demise means 50 percent tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods now go into effect, hitting products ranging from alcohol to hockey skates.
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politico.com
22.08.2026
The impact of the trade war between the U.S. and Canada
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democractic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell of Michigan about the trade war between the U.S. and Canada.
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npr.org
26.08.2026
‘Captain Canada’ firebrand unloads on Trump with profane one-liner as trade war escalates
Ontario Premier Doug Ford told President Donald Trump to "kiss my as*" on CP24 after Trump mocked him as less impressive than late brother Rob Ford.
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foxnews.com
26.08.2026
Canada’s Carney to attend EU’s State of the Union
"In these challenging times, strengthening our relationships across the world is vital," the European Commission told POLITICO.
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politico.eu
26.08.2026
Map Shows Senate Battlegrounds Hit Hardest by Canada Tariffs
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods Tuesday after its negotiations with Washington collapsed.
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newsweek.com
25.08.2026
In Canada and at Home, Deference to Trump Turns to Defiance on Tariffs and Other Issues
While the president remains the most dominant figure in the world, other leaders and institutions are pushing back more vigorously than at the beginning of his second term.
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nytimes.com
25.08.2026
Trump Threatens to Rename Lake Ontario as Trade War With Canada Heats Up
The president’s threat is his latest jab at Canada since trade talks between the two countries broke down.
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nytimes.com
25.08.2026
Muslim Brotherhood-linked networks embedded across Canadian institutions, new report alleges
A new report alleges Muslim Brotherhood-aligned networks have embedded themselves in Canada's elections, universities and civil society institutions.
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foxnews.com
25.08.2026
Canada Hits Back at Trump Tariffs: Steel, Dairy and Key US Goods
Canada unveiled $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, targeting 700 products with duties of up to 50 percent.
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newsweek.com
25.08.2026
Trump’s Canada Tariffs Rely on Untested Law
The president has invoked a long dormant section of law to hit one of America’s closest allies, a move that has troubled courts in the past.
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nytimes.com
25.08.2026
Trump denies US pushed Canada on French language
A Canada-U.S. deal to stave off American tariffs fell apart last week.
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politico.com
25.08.2026
Trump taunts Canada on renaming Lake Ontario the 'Lake America' amid rising border trade rift
Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America" and accuses Mark Carney of fabricating claims about French-language demands in trade talks.
Politics
foxnews.com
25.08.2026
Trump's Canada Tariffs Show the World How to Escape American Power | Opinion
Where Donald Trump sees leverage, Mark Carney sees an opportunity for Canada—and the rest of the world is taking notes.
Politics
newsweek.com
25.08.2026
Failed Canada Talks Show How U.S. Risks Losing Its Hidden Power | Opinion
"There is a price to reminding the world of that power too often. Eventually, others may decide they need to depend on it less."
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newsweek.com
25.08.2026
Trump Admin Weighs in on Canada Becoming 51st State: 'Come to the Table'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is calling on Canada to return to the negotiator's table.
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newsweek.com
24.08.2026
Vance says Canada friendlier to China on trade than to US: 'Insanity'
JD Vance told Maine voters that Canada treats Chinese goods more fairly than Maine farm products, blaming Ottawa for derailing trade talks.
Politics
foxnews.com
24.08.2026
Canadians Boo US National Anthem as Talks Between Countries Break Down
Trade talks between the U.S. and Canada collapsed last week, with both sides accusing the other of negotiating in bad faith.
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newsweek.com
24.08.2026
Trump vs. Doug Ford Feud Timeline Amid US-Canada Trade Dispute
The Ontario Premier said the U.S. president “is not to be trusted whatsoever.”
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newsweek.com
24.08.2026
Trump Just Gave Canada Its Brexit Moment
Trump’s new tariffs could make sovereignty more valuable to Canada than maximum economic integration.
Politics
newsweek.com
24.08.2026