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Bloomberg |
Canada and Mexico were left off the list of countries affected by Trump’s global 10% baseline tariff during his announcement of reciprocal tariffs on April 2.
The Washington Post |
In the aftermath of this week’s tariff whiplash, President Donald Trump is deciding exactly what he wants out of trade talks with as many as 75 nations in the coming weeks.
BBC |
Markets around the world rallied after Trump's U-turn - something his allies were also quick to highlight, along with the perceived growing isolation of China.

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Harsh trade retaliation from Canada, China show challenge ahead for Trump team
Canada will begin imposing 25% tariffs on select U.S. car imports Wednesday, ratcheting tensions between Washington and Ottawa as the rest of the world grapples with President Trump's ongoing assault on the global economic order.
Canada, Mexico Tariffs Are Left Unchanged by Trump Trade Shift
President Donald Trump’s sudden change to tariff policy on Wednesday won’t affect the rates that currently apply Canadian and Mexican products, according to a White House official.
Canadian exporters inquire on trade insurance as Trump's tariffs heighten risk
A little-known insurance product is gaining traction in Canada as exporters seek to guard against losses and bankruptcies of their suppliers and customers due to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs,
Where things stand for Trump in global tariff battle
In the aftermath of Wednesday’s tariff whiplash, President Donald Trump is deciding exactly what he wants out of trade talks with as many as 75 nations in the coming weeks
US Tariffs on Mexico and Canada Unaffected by 90-Day Pause, White House Official Says
The U.S. tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada will not be affected by the 90-day pause on tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday, a White House official said. The United States' 25% tariff on goods it imports from Mexico and Canada that are not covered under the region's USMCA trade pact remains in effect,
President Trump’s Retreat
When it comes to tariffs, President Trump is a creature of habit. He first rolls out new levies with bluster. He claims they will solve a major problem: They’ll help stop fentanyl trafficking across the Mexican and Canadian borders.
Trump allies relieved by tariffs reprieve
US President Donald Trump's political allies reacted with relief after Wednesday's U-turn on tariffs, insisting it was part of a wider plan. Trump backed off imposing worldwide higher-rate tariffs, or taxes on imports.
Stocks surge after 90-day pause announced for most countries
President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on all tariffs except for those against China, which he said would now rise to 125%.
In stunning U-turn, Trump walks back some tariffs, triggering historic market rally
In a stunning reversal, U.S. President Donald Trump said he would temporarily lower the hefty duties he had just imposed on dozens of countries while further ramping up pressure on China, sending global stocks rocketing higher.
Canada Vows to Use Billions From Trade Retaliation to Aid Workers and Businesses
But exactly what the country will do remains unclear and the scale of the current disruption makes decision-making difficult.
White House mocks Chris Matthews’s confusion about lumber production in Canada trade war: ‘That’s the idea’
The White House rebuked former MSNBC host Chris Matthews after he expressed confusion over how the United States would handle the loss of Canadian lumber imports due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Canada election 2025: Opinion poll tracker
Mark Carney, Canada’s prime minister, took over from Justin Trudeau as leader of the country’s Liberal Party just in time for the outbreak of a trade war with the US, instigated by Donald Trump.
Canada posts surprise trade deficit in February
Canada unexpectedly swung into a trade deficit in February but both exports and imports stayed at near record levels, data showed on Thursday, as businesses built inventories in the United States to try to limit the impact of tariffs.
Utah delegation heads to Canada amid escalating trade war
Former ambassador Jeff Flake said the trade mission led by Gov. Spencer Cox will help Utah companies navigate the current economic environment
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How Americans view trade between the U.S. and China, Canada and Mexico
Americans are most skeptical about U.S. trade with China: 10% say it benefits the U.S. more than China, while 46% take the opposite view.
Canada’s Economy Is Starting to Crack Under Trade-War Pressure
Expectations of a recession rise along with unemployment as the outlook for consumer demand shrinks.
Carney Plays for Time and Revises Canada’s Approach to Trade War
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Global tariffs gave Canada unexpected advantage. How Trump's pause narrows Windsor's silver lining
For seven days, companies in countries all over the globe scrambling to find somewhere to build products that avoided U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs were looking at Windsor-Essex.
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