The Guardian Europe
France and Canada Forge Closer Ties While Trump Busy Redrawing Maps With a Sharpie
Macron and Carney meet on a tiny French island to strengthen ties, weeks after Trump casually claimed it on social media.
2026-09-21
The Guardian Europe
2026-09-16
The Guardian
Von der Leyen to Deliver Annual Speech Listing EU's Problems, Which Are Also Its Problems
Von der Leyen prepares to list Europe's challenges, including Russia, China, Trump, populism, and its own competitiveness - while Canada's Mark Carney attends, presumably to see if the EU is still taking applications.
2026-09-15
BBC World
Canada to Global Investors: We're a Safe Harbour, Not Just a Polite Apology
Canada rolls out the welcome mat for investors with C$120tn in assets, because nothing says 'safe harbour' like a trade war and a privatisation spree.
2026-08-29
BBC World
Tariff Tango: Canada and US Engage in Costly Trade War Dance
Canada and the US are at it again with tariffs on everything from cars to cutlery, and the only thing rising faster than prices is the irony.
2026-08-25
NPR Economy
Canada Slaps Tariffs on U.S. Goods, Because Two Can Play That Game
Canada fires back with tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. goods, because if you can't beat 'em, tax 'em.
The Guardian
Supreme Court Backs Trump's Mail-In Voting Crackdown, Because Democracy Was Getting Too Easy
The Supreme Court helps Trump make voting harder, Canada shrugs, and democracy remains a contact sport.
2026-08-22
BBC World
Canada's PM Calls Trump's Fresh Tariffs a 'Miscalculation' After Trade Talks Go Belly-Up
US-Canada trade talks collapse in a blizzard of tariffs, hockey equipment, and mutual accusations, leaving allies in a trade war nobody wanted.
The Atlantic
Trump's Trade War: Bigger Bully, Bigger Losing Streak
Trump's trade war with Canada is a masterclass in bullying gone wrong, as Canadians unite, tariffs backfire, and the 51st state dream becomes a political nightmare.
2026-08-19
BBC Business
Trump Pauses Canadian Tariffs for Three Days, Claims a Deal (Sort Of)
Trump gives Canada a three-day reprieve from tariffs, claiming a deal is imminent - because nothing says 'deal' like a last-minute pause and a dream of resurrecting a pipeline.
2026-07-29
The Guardian Europe
Canada's Wildfires: The Sequel Nobody Asked For, Now With More Sequel
Canada's wildfire seasons keep breaking records; officials keep suggesting a national agency; repeat ad nauseam.
2026-07-21
The Guardian Europe
Trump Slaps 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods, Because Apparently Trade Wars Are Still Fun
Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing dairy disputes and wildfire smoke, because apparently trade wars are the new national pastime.
BBC World
Trump Slaps 50% Tariffs on Canada; Carney Promises to 'Intensify' Talks Like They Weren't Already Intense
Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canadian wine, hockey sticks, and cement, sparing potash and fish. Carney vows to 'intensify' talks, because what could possibly go wrong with 30 days to negotiate?
2026-07-11
BBC World
Alberta's Big Rodeo Now Features a Side Event: The Future of Canada Itself
The Calgary Stampede becomes a stage for Alberta's existential crisis as a vote on separation looms, with unity boosters, separatists, and First Nations leaders all trying to make their case - between pancake flips.
2026-07-08
The Atlantic
Canada Mulls Reopening Tehran Embassy, Because Nothing Says ‘We Disapprove’ Like Showing Up for Tea
Canadian PM Mark Carney wants to reopen embassies in Caracas and Tehran, arguing that not talking to dictators hasn't worked great so far.
2026-06-02
BBC World
Canada Formally Requests 16-Year Extension of North American Free Trade Pact, Because Who Doesn't Love More Meetings?
Canada asks for a 16-year extension of the USMCA trade pact, because nothing says 'let's make trade great again' like a multi-decade commitment with tariffs still on the table.
2026-05-29
BBC Business
Tariffs Make American Liquor Company Realize Canada Is Also a Place to Do Business
A Minnesota liquor company moves production to Canada after tariffs and a provincial boycott threaten its beloved Sour Puss brand - proving that trade wars can lead to unexpected relocations.
2026-05-15
The Guardian Europe
Canada Told It Can Join Eurovision, Because Apparently the Name Wasn't a Hint
Canada wants to join Eurovision, despite the name suggesting it's for Europe. Director says 'come on in,' because at this point, geography is just a suggestion.
2026-04-30
BBC World
Canada's Polar Bear Capital Has Big Dreams of Becoming an Arctic Trade Hub, Ice and Skeptics Permitting
Canada's frozen port in Polar Bear Central wants to be a global trade hub, but ice, costs, and a long history of unrealized ambitions are giving it a chilly reception.
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