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As Trump's trade war begins, his team links his tariff agenda to drug trafficking

As Trump's trade war begins, his team links his tariff agenda to drug trafficking

WASHINGTON — As market turbulence rattled some Washington lawmakers, U.S. President Donald Trump's closest advisers fanned out to TV news programs Tuesday to claim a link between economywide tariffs on Canada and Mexico and fentanyl trafficking.
A closer look at Canadian efforts to address U.S. concerns about border security

A closer look at Canadian efforts to address U.S. concerns about border security

OTTAWA — The United States imposed sweeping tariffs Tuesday on Canadian products, claiming Canada has failed to adequately address the southbound flow of contraband drugs like fentanyl.
Minister says he hopes Métis boarding school settlement will help the community heal

Minister says he hopes Métis boarding school settlement will help the community heal

OTTAWA — Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Tuesday he hopes a federal settlement with Métis who attended a boarding school in Saskatchewan will help them heal.
Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute as Trump launches trade war

Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute as Trump launches trade war

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order hitting Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs, with a lower 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy, took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Tuesday.
Trudeau says he and the new Liberal leader will decide on his last day in office

Trudeau says he and the new Liberal leader will decide on his last day in office

OTTAWA — With the Liberal party set to announce its new leader within days, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his last day in office will be determined by himself and his replacement.
In the news today: Deadline passes for Trump's tariffs with no relent

In the news today: Deadline passes for Trump's tariffs with no relent

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Border officer union cites staffing shortfalls as Trump proceeds with tariff threats

Border officer union cites staffing shortfalls as Trump proceeds with tariff threats

OTTAWA — The federal union that represents Canada’s front-line customs and immigration officers says it’s worried about staffing levels at the Canada Border Services Agency as the country responds to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.
Quebec auto board 'fiasco' could be largest scandal since Charbonneau commission

Quebec auto board 'fiasco' could be largest scandal since Charbonneau commission

MONTREAL — The Quebec government is grappling with a controversy that could be the biggest political scandal in the province since the Charbonneau commission, which found deep corruption in the construction industry, observers say.
Trudeau says Trump's tariffs are 'unjustified,' vows that Canada will respond

Trudeau says Trump's tariffs are 'unjustified,' vows that Canada will respond

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports set to kick in Tuesday are "unjustified" and vowed that Canada will retaliate with counter-tariffs and other measures.
Trudeau, King Charles discuss Canada's sovereign future amid Trump talk of annexation

Trudeau, King Charles discuss Canada's sovereign future amid Trump talk of annexation

LONDON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he spoke with King Charles about Canada's sovereign future as U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly suggests that Canada should become the 51st state.
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