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Chief of Bureau for The Associated Press in Canada.

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Trump's trade war and annexation threats have upended Canada's election U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats have upended Canada’s election and dramatically improved the fortunes of the Liberal Party, which could win a fourth consecutive term in ...

“Once he actually starts having to administer the country, the Trump problem, the American problem, is just inconceivable,” historian Robert Bothwell said. “It’s like being handed a sack full of rabid beavers.” apnews.com/article/cana...

24.04.2025 13:48 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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Trump's trade war and annexation threats have upended Canada's election U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats have upended Canada’s election and dramatically improved the fortunes of the Liberal Party, which could win a fourth consecutive term in ...

“If you are into two-party competition for the foreseeable future, then you have to be much closer to the center of the political spectrum than the Conservatives have been,” said Ian Brodie, ex-chief of staff to Harper, noting a new leader might be needed. apnews.com/article/cana...

24.04.2025 13:42 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 5 📌 3
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Trump's trade war and annexation threats have upended Canada's election U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats have upended Canada’s election and dramatically improved the fortunes of the Liberal Party, which could win a fourth consecutive term in ...

“At least 40% of the electorate is just petrified about the continued existence of the country,” said Ian Brodie, Harper’s ex chief of staff. “It is a once-in-a-lifetime lineup of forces that works against everything Pierre been doing since he got himself into politics.” apnews.com/article/cana...

24.04.2025 13:40 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Trump's trade war and annexation threats have upended Canada's election U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats have upended Canada’s election and dramatically improved the fortunes of the Liberal Party, which could win a fourth consecutive term in ...

TORONTO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats have upended Canada’s election and improved the fortunes of the Liberal Party, which could win a fourth consecutive term in power next week. apnews.com/article/cana...

24.04.2025 13:38 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Days before Canada's election, Trump insists that Canada needs the US more than the US needs it President Donald Trump says Canada would “cease to exist” if it weren’t for the United States. Wednesday's comments came just days before Canadians are set to vote in an election dominated by Trump’s ...

Days before Canada's election, Trump insists that Canada needs the US more than the US needs it apnews.com/article/auto...

23.04.2025 23:30 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Trump's tough talk might help Liberal Mark Carney win a full term as Canada's prime minister The former central banker appeared destined to become one of Canada’s shortest-serving prime ministers until Donald Trump picked a fight with the U.S.’s northern neighbor.

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson called it “extraordinary” that a country would choose a foreigner to head its central bank, and that it’s a mark of how admired Carney is.

“He is calm and cool in a crisis,” Paulson said. apnews.com/article/mark...

22.04.2025 00:11 👍 8 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Conservative Poilievre seemed poised to be Canada's next leader. Then Trump declared economic war Until a few months ago, Pierre Poilievre was seen as a shoo-in to become Canada’s next prime minister and shepherd his Conservative Party back into power for the first time in a decade.

“The Trumpy hectoring of people, the slogans, the big rallies — like it all just seems like so Trump,” Kory Teneycke said.
“His style and his approach to politics certainly channel a lot of Trump. It’s like a cheap karaoke version of Trump." apnews.com/article/cana...

22.04.2025 00:05 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore The Associated Press’ full access to cover presidential events.

AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists apnews.com/article/trum...

08.04.2025 21:36 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

WASHINGTON (AP) — AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists, citing 1st Amendment.

08.04.2025 21:28 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

NEW YORK (AP) — S&P 500 drops 6% and Dow plunges 2,200 to close the worst week since 2020 after China retaliates against Trump's tariffs.

04.04.2025 20:06 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

NEW YORK (AP) — Dow drops 1,680 in its biggest wipeout since 2020 as fears of fallout from tariffs shake markets and S&P 500 sinks 4.8%.

03.04.2025 20:28 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

NEW YORK (AP) — Dow drops 1,150 points as US stocks see the biggest declines in a global sell-off following Trump's latest tariff volley.

03.04.2025 13:39 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a resolution Wednesday night that would thwart President Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada, delivering him a rare rebuke just hours after the president unveiled sweeping plans to clamp down on international trade.

02.04.2025 23:57 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 2

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House says Trump tariffs won’t add onto existing taxes on imports of steel, aluminum and autos.

02.04.2025 21:41 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House says existing tariffs on trade from Canada and Mexico are unchanged by new Trump order.

02.04.2025 21:41 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Some Americans are still appreciative of what Canadians in Gander, Newfoundland did for stranded Americans after 9/11 …

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Control tower at Myanmar's Naypyitaw International Airport collapsed in earthquake, satellite photos analyzed by AP show.

29.03.2025 14:22 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The AP and the Trump administration are due back in court in their fight over White House access The Associated Press and Trump administration are due back in court in their fight over access to presidential events.

“For anyone who thinks the Associated Press’s lawsuit against President Trump’s White House is about the name of a body of water, think bigger,” Julie Pace, the AP’s executive editor. “It’s really about whether the government can control what you say.” apnews.com/article/ap-t...

27.03.2025 01:19 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks alliances in Europe as he deals with Trump New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Paris and London to seek alliances as he deals U.S.

New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks alliances in Europe as he deals with Trump apnews.com/article/carn...

16.03.2025 23:15 👍 8 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks alliances in Europe as he deals with Trump New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Paris and London to seek alliances as he deals U.S.

New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks alliances in Europe as he deals with Trump apnews.com/article/carn...

16.03.2025 14:09 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Donald Trump is reviving the fortunes of governments and leaders that talk tough against him Canada’s governing Liberal Party appeared poised for a historic election defeat this year. Then Donald Trump declared economic war and threatened to annex the entire country.

“This is Wayne Gretzky — the best-known and best-regarded Canadian in my life time. Since the early 80’s this guy has been Canadian like a beaver and maple syrup,” Teneycke said. “He’s absolutely iconic, and he would be booed if he took center ice at any NHL game apnews.com/article/trum...

10.03.2025 23:12 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Donald Trump is reviving the fortunes of governments and leaders that talk tough against him Canada’s governing Liberal Party appeared poised for a historic election defeat this year. Then Donald Trump declared economic war and threatened to annex the entire country.

“Trump is like a flaming freight train that is igniting everything in its path,” Kory Teneycke said. “It’s not just a big thing. It’s almost the only thing that is moving the electorate right now.”https://apnews.com/article/trump-world-leaders-popularity-5a753bea79dc8169ad0a92e37ed6d665

10.03.2025 23:11 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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Donald Trump is reviving the fortunes of governments and leaders that talk tough against him Canada’s governing Liberal Party appeared poised for a historic election defeat this year. Then Donald Trump declared economic war and threatened to annex the entire country.

Canada’s governing Liberal Party appeared poised for a historic election defeat this year. Then Trump declared economic war and threatened to annex the entire country as a 51st state. Now the Canadian Liberals and their new prime minister could come out on top.
apnews.com/article/trum...

10.03.2025 23:07 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Canada to name a new leader while dealing with Trump trade war Former central banker Mark Carney looks set to become Canada’s next prime minister after the governing Liberals announce a replacement for Justin Trudeau on Sunday. U.S.

The surge in Canadian nationalism has bolstered the Liberal Party’s chances in Parliamentary elections that are expected within days or weeks, and Liberal showings have been improving steadily in opinion polls.

07.03.2025 23:32 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

NEW YORK (AP) — US stocks drop again as companies warn that Trump tariffs likely mean higher prices for consumers, lower sales.

04.03.2025 14:56 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump orders pausing of US military aid for Ukraine after Oval Office blowup, pressuring Zelenskyy on Russia talks.

04.03.2025 00:29 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks slump on Wall Street and Dow drops 650 as Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican, Canadian imports will start Tuesday.

03.03.2025 21:13 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

NEW YORK (AP) U.S. stocks are falling sharply Monday after President Donald Trump said tariffs he had earlier announced on Canada and Mexico will take effect at the end of the night. That dashed Wall Street’s hopes Trump would choose a less painful path for global trade

03.03.2025 20:35 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada will start Tuesday, sparking renewed fears of a North American trade war.

03.03.2025 20:27 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump wants 'immediate' ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, warns Zelenskyy to make peace or lose US support.

28.02.2025 23:44 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0