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Carney Tempers Expectations on U.S.-Canada Trade Talks

                                             Carney says U.S. tariff reprieve 'unlikely' to happen before CUSMA review talks. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has downplayed the likelihood of a near-term trade deal between Canada and the United States, signaling that any progress will likely be folded into the upcoming review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) scheduled for 2026. Speaking at a press conference in Ottawa, Carney explained that efforts to secure sector-specific agreements—particularly in industries such as steel, aluminum, autos, and lumber—have stalled since U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly ended negotiations in October. The talks were derailed after Ontario aired a controversial anti-tariff advertisement featuring former President Ronald Reagan, which drew sharp criticism from Washington. Carney emphasized that while Canada...

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Trade Tensions Escalate: China's Response to Trump's Tariffs

 

The trade war between the United States and China has reached new heights as President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports. The latest measures include a 34% tariff hike, bringing the total levies on Chinese goods to 54%. These tariffs, described as the steepest in a century, aim to reset global trade policies but have sparked significant backlash.

China has vowed to retaliate, with the Ministry of Commerce condemning the tariffs as a threat to global supply chains and economic stability. Beijing has promised countermeasures to safeguard its interests, signaling a deepening rift between the world's two largest economies.

The tariffs are expected to impact not only China but also other Asian economies, as countries like Vietnam and Cambodia face similar levies. Analysts predict that these measures could disrupt global trade and economic growth, with China potentially seeking alternative markets to offset the impact.

As tensions rise, the global community watches closely, bracing for the potential fallout of this escalating trade conflict.

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