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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Canadians have long been the top international travelers to the U.S. Now, they are staying home.

Canada and the United States «is over,» Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday, after President Donald Trump announced steep auto tariffs. Trump's planned 25 percent levy on vehicle imports to the United States is to come into force next week and could be devastating for a Canadian auto industry that supports an estimated 500,000 jobs. After Trump's announcement, Carney paused his campaign ahead of Canada's April 28 election to return to Ottawa for a meeting of cabinet members working on tactics in the trade war with the United States. He called Trump's auto tariffs «unjustified,» and said they were in breach of existing trade deals between the countries. He also warned Canadians that Trump had permanently altered relations with the United States and that, regardless of any future trade deals, there would be «no turning back.»

Canadian tourists contributed over a third of the tourism economy in Old Orchard Beach, a resort town in Maine, reported Global News. However, things are now starting to change.

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau called US president Donald Trump to congratulate him on his historic re-election in November 2024, the talking points were already prepared in a briefing note which suggested that Trudeau congratulate Trump on his “historic election win” and praise his “amazing campaign,” reported CTV News.

they do not want to become the 51st state of the United States. In fact, 80% of Canadians are strongly opposed to the idea, and 78% are concerned about the rhetoric from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who once referred to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as «Governor Trudeau.»

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney called for elections on April 28, 2025. (Photo by Andrej Ivanov/Getty Images) New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for a snap election in late April as the country steels itself to respond to President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs and repeated calls for it to become the U.S.’s “51st state." Carney was sworn in less than two weeks ago to succeed Justin Trudeau.

Canada's Foreign Minister Melanie Joly told reporters in Ottawa on Wednesday that China had executed four Canadian citizens in recent weeks, defying pleas from Ottawa for leniency. «We strongly condemn the executions that did happen against Canadians in China,» Joly said. She said she was unable to discuss details of the case due to privacy requests from the affected families. However, Beijing suggested on Thursday the Canadians had been convicted over narcotics offences, saying "… combating drug crimes is the common responsibility of all countries".

Mark Carney, who navigated crises when he was the head of the Bank of Canada from 2008, and then in 2013 when he became the first noncitizen to run the Bank of England — helping to manage the worst impacts of Brexit in the U.K. — will now try to steer Canada through the trade war brought by Trump. Mark Carney's path to the top job in Canadian politics has been unusual but, as he said when he launched his campaign to succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, so are the circumstances. Former central banker Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister on Friday, and will now try to steer his country through a trade war brought by U.S. President Donald Trump, a threat of annexation and an expected federal election. Carney, 59, replaces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January but remained in power until the Liberal Party elected a new leader. Carney is widely expected to trigger a general election in the coming days or weeks. Carney has called the threats posed by US President Donald Trump «the most serious crisis of our lifetime.»

The ruling Liberal Party overwhelmingly backed Carney to replace Justin Trudeau, betting his experience leading two central banks through historic crises will re-assure Canadians facing a potentially devastating trade war. Carney, who turns 60 on Sunday, is a political novice who has never won an elected public office but his campaign skills will be tested soon with Canada likely headed for a general election in weeks. The threats posed by Trump are expected to dominate the vote. The US president has sought to bludgeon Canada, imposing sweeping import tariffs and threatening further levies while claiming the country is not «viable» on its own and should be annexed by Washington.

(Bloomberg) — Canada’s second-biggest supermarket company said a boycott of US goods is quickly taking hold in reaction to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and his threats of “economic force” to make the country the 51st US state.

retaliatory tariffs until Washington shows respect.

Reports that Elon Musk intended to give $100 million to MAGA super PACs surfaced just hours after Donald Trump declared he would purchase a Tesla, stoking conjecture about their connection, as per a report by The Independent.

Donald Trump’s administration are watching Canada to get a preview of what happens when you hit back. Canadian officials have gone hostile in their responses to Trump’s trade war. Ontario Premier Doug Ford slapped a 25% charge on electricity exports to make power more expensive for people in New York and two other states — earning the president’s ire. Mark Carney, the incoming prime minister, called the US “a country we can no longer trust,” and said his new government will keep its retaliatory tariffs in place “until the Americans show us respect.” On Tuesday, the brinkmanship seemed to pay off: Trump started the day threatening to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%, but by day’s end both sides had pulled back. Ford suspended the electricity tax, prompting Trump to say “I respect that” and drop the metals levy back to 25%. Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum — which came into force on US imports on Wednesday — drew a swift response from Canada and the European Union. The government in Ottawa announced new 25% counter-tariffs on about C$30 billion ($20.8 billion) of US-made items, while Brussels laid out countermeasures against US goods worth as much as €26 billion ($28.3 billion). But other metals-exporting countries including Japan and South Korea held off on any immediate retaliation. Even before that widening of the trade war, Mélanie Joly, Canada’s foreign minister, had issued a warning to other nations. Watch what Trump is doing to Canada, she said. “You’re next.”

Carney, who will be sworn in as Justin Trudeau's replacement in the coming days, said Trump's latest tariffs are an attack on Canadian workers, families, and businesses. «My government will ensure our response has maximum impact in the U.S. and minimal impact here in Canada, while supporting the workers impacted,» Carney said. He added: «My government will keep our tariffs on until the Americans show us respect and make credible, reliable commitments to free and fair trade.» Trump said Tuesday that he will double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada, escalating a trade war with the United States' northern neighbor and showing an indifference to recent stock market turmoil and rising recession risks.

Justin Trudeau was seen leaving the House of Commons in Ottawa carrying a chair, with his tongue sticking out. The humorous scene quickly gained traction across social media platforms, sparking widespread attention. On Monday, Justin Trudeau met with Liberal leader and prime minister-designate Mark Carney to start the transition of power after Carney's landslide win at the Sunday party election.

The Czech National Bank (CNB) recently launched an investigation into whether to invest in cryptocurrency or other digital assets. 

Liberal Party conference, Trudeau reflected on his tenure while also taking a parting shot at US President Donald Trump. His resignation, prompted by a wave of cabinet departures in late 2024, led to the swift election of Mark Carney as his successor. “I’m damn proud of what we’ve done over these past 10 years. But tonight is about our future as a party, as a country,” Trudeau told the audience. His daughter, Ella-Grace, introduced him on stage, sharing how proud she was of her father while joking that she looked forward to seeing him less on social media. Trudeau, visibly emotional, wiped away tears before addressing the gathered supporters.

Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has gotten way worse lately, like two friends who can’t stop fighting. Back in the day, Canada and the U.S. were super close, working together on trade and stuff. But now? Things are messy.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is not open to lifting Canada’s full package of retaliatory tariffs if United States President Donald Trump leaves any tariffs on Canada in place, according to a senior Canadian government official.

Canada enters day two of a tariff war with the United States with a glimmer of hope south of border.