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U.S. Threatens Harsher Economic Pressure on Iran as Mediators Rush to Secure Second Ceasefire Talks

  A woman walks past a digital screen displaying news of US-Iran peace talks along a road in Islamabad on April 10, 2026 The United States has warned it will step up economic pressure on Iran while mediators race to arrange a second round of ceasefire talks before the fragile truce expires on April 22, 2026 — a standoff that risks higher oil prices, tighter global markets, and direct costs for Canadian households and investors.   Background and diplomatic timeline A two‑week ceasefire that paused nearly seven weeks of fighting was brokered to create a narrow diplomatic window for talks between Washington and Tehran. The first round of face‑to‑face negotiations in Islamabad lasted more than 20 hours but ended without an agreement, leaving the truce set to expire on April 22, 2026 unless mediators secure a follow‑up session.  Mediators led by Pakistan, with active roles from Turkey, Egypt and other regional actors, have been shuttling between capitals to bridge the remaini...
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Ontario Pulls Anti-Tariff Ads After Trump Halts Trade Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s terminating all negotiations with Canada, blaming an anti-tariff ad that was broadcast to American audiences. 

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced that the province will pause its controversial anti-tariff advertising campaign in the United States following a sharp backlash from President Donald Trump.

The ads, which aired during Major League Baseball World Series broadcasts, featured clips of former U.S. president Ronald Reagan warning against the dangers of tariffs. Trump denounced the campaign as “fake” and “egregious,” accusing Ontario of misrepresenting Reagan’s message. The Reagan Foundation also criticized the use of the footage, noting that permission had not been sought.

Trump’s anger over the ads led him to abruptly suspend Canada-U.S. trade negotiations, escalating tensions between Washington and Ottawa. In response, Ford said the campaign would be paused starting Monday to allow talks to resume.

While defending the ad’s message that tariffs harm both economies, Ford emphasized that Ontario’s priority is to restore dialogue and protect Canadian jobs. “Our intention was always to spark a conversation,” he said, “but we won’t let this stand in the way of trade discussions.”



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