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What to Actually Buy (or Skip) Before the Aug. 19 Tariffs Hit

  Pulished August 15, 2026 Four days out, the "stock up now" advice making the rounds is mostly aimed at exporters, not shoppers. Here's what genuinely moves the needle on your car, wine, and grocery bill — and what's just noise. At 12:01 a.m. ET on Wednesday, a new round of U.S. tariffs is set to hit roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian exports — dairy, alcohol, and vehicles among them — unless Ottawa and Washington reach a deal first. As of this weekend, the signals are genuinely mixed. Canada's chief trade negotiator, Janice Charette, told a government advisory group Friday that there's still "a significant amount of work to do," with talks expected to run through the weekend. At the same time, industry executives following the negotiations told the Washington Post the two sides are inching closer to an arrangement that would pair Canadian concessions on autos, alcohol, and dairy with commitments on energy, defence, and critical minerals — in e...

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Mark Carney's Victory Sparks Global Optimism for Canada

Mark Carney's election as Canada's Prime Minister has drawn congratulations from leaders worldwide, signaling hopes for strengthened international ties amid growing uncertainty surrounding U.S. policies. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised Carney's leadership, emphasizing the importance of defending shared democratic values and promoting multilateralism. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer echoed similar sentiments, highlighting the close alliance between the UK and Canada.

Carney's campaign, which focused on "Trump-proofing" Canada, resonated with voters concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war and annexation threats. In his victory speech, Carney reaffirmed Canada's commitment to unity and resilience, stating, "America wants our land, our resources, our water, our country. But these are not idle threats. President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us. That will never happen".

As Carney prepares to lead Canada, global leaders have expressed optimism about collaborating with his administration to address shared challenges and uphold the rules-based international order. His victory marks a pivotal moment for Canada on the world stage.

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