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Peace Talks Falter as New Strikes Shake Ukraine

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives the heads of delegations participating in the UAE hosted trilateral talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine, Director of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kirill Budanov, United States Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov, Chief of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Igor Kostyukov, and Jared Kushner at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi. US‑mediated negotiations aimed at easing the war in Ukraine ended abruptly without an agreement after Russia launched a series of overnight airstrikes that hit multiple Ukrainian cities and energy facilities. The renewed bombardment intensified pressure on the talks, which had been viewed as a tentative step toward de‑escalation. Diplomats from both sides described the discussions as “constructive but inconclusive,” noting that major sticking points — in...
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U.S.–Canada Tensions Spike as Trump Warns of 100% Tariffs Over China Deal

 

 Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade says Ottawa is not working on a free-trade deal with China.


A fresh wave of economic tension has emerged between Washington and Ottawa after President Donald Trump warned that the United States would impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods if Canada proceeds with a developing trade agreement with China. The warning, delivered through Trump’s social media posts and echoed during recent public appearances, marks a sharp escalation in the ongoing friction between the two countries. 

Trump criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney’s outreach to Beijing, including a preliminary trade arrangement that aims to expand economic cooperation and reduce tariffs between Canada and China. He accused Canada of risking becoming a “Drop Off Port” for Chinese goods entering the U.S. market—an allegation that has intensified political debate on both sides of the border. 

Carney, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasized that Canada would continue focusing on what it can control, signaling that Ottawa does not intend to be swayed by external pressure. His remarks were widely interpreted as a subtle rebuke of Trump’s aggressive stance.

As both nations navigate shifting global alliances and economic priorities, the threat of sweeping tariffs adds uncertainty to an already fragile trade landscape. Whether Canada proceeds with its China deal—and how the U.S. responds—could reshape North American trade dynamics in the months ahead.

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