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Tariff pause, buy Canadian, anti U.S. sentiment and more
The White House has paused tariffs on Canada and Mexico for 30 days. The dramatic turnaround came after phone calls between U.S. president Donald Trump and the leaders of Canada and Mexico. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will take several measures to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking, including appointing a “fentanyl czar”, listing cartels as terrorists, and launching joint strike force with the U.S. to combat organized crime. The uncertainty may be over for now, but Canadian anger is still there. Canadians have been responding to the tariff threat by rejecting U.S. products. The “Buy Canadian” movement is gaining steam, and some are hoping it will continue, no matter what happens next. The anti-U.S. sentiment is brewing in other arenas as well – literally. Fans are booing the American anthem at NHL and NBA games. We look at the cracks in what – until now – has been a strong international relationship. The markets took a bit of a hit, as did the Canadian dollar – dropping to its lowest level in two decades. But both rebounded - even before the news of the pause. We’ll have more with our senior business correspondent. And Trump isn’t only targeting North America and China – he is threatening tariffs on the European Union as well. EU leaders meeting in Brussels say a tariff war makes no sense, and would be bad for all sides.
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How Canada is responding to U.S. tariffs
We're talking tariffs on the podcast, and the Canadian response on what Donald Trump has imposed on this country. We'll be looking at how multiple sectors are preparing - from auto makers to agriculture to oil and gas. U-S alcohol brands will also be coming off the shelves - as Premiers take their own measures. Plus, we'll take a look at a renewed push to "buy Canadian".
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Donald Trump places tariffs on Canada
As promised, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a 25 percent tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico, including a 10 percent tariff on Canadian energy. The White House says tariffs will go into affect on Tuesday. We have extensive coverage of Washington's demands - and reaction from across Canada.Also: A new draft bill in Quebec aimed at integrating newcomers rejects multiculturalism... in favour of what it calls 'inter-culturalism'. What does that mean, and why is Quebec focused on it?And: The Canada-U.S. border has become a source of tension with the Trump administration. Earlier this week, CBC News tagged along with the RCMP in Quebec, where Donald Trump’s spotlight on the northern border - and mass deportation threat - loom large.
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Tariff deadline, Liberal leadership contenders on carbon tax, exploding rat populations, and more
Donald Trump has delivered Canada an economic broadside. He says goods crossing into the U.S. will soon face tariffs. The White House insists the 25% tariff will start Saturday. Analysts say the move could sink Canada’s economy, and Americans will pay more for everyday goods. We have coverage from both sides of the brewing trade war.And: There are five people left in the Liberal leadership race. And another one – Mark Carney – has now said he will step away from what was once a cornerstone of the party’s climate policy: the carbon tax. He and Chrystia Freeland both say they will get rid of it. Karina Gould hasn’t gone that far, but says she will block any increases. The Conservatives say the move is political – contenders trying to distance themselves from the current leader, Justin Trudeau.Also: Climate change is likely contributing to exploding rat populations around the world. Canadian cities are among those seeing a dramatic increase.Plus: Colleges cutting programs, midair crash investigation, Russian drones in Kherson, and more.
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Midair crash in Washington, Trump blames DEI, Canada’s largest province braces for tariffs, and more
Sixty-seven people are dead after a midair collision near Reagan airport in Washington, D.C. A Blackhawk helicopter collided with a passenger jet carrying 64 people. Many of the dead are from the world of figure skating.U.S. president Donald Trump spread the blame around, but focused on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. He says it’s “common sense” that DEI is part of the problem. But Trump was unable to say why, or what led to the crash.Also: The deadline for Trump’s tariff threat is February 1st. Canada is still trying to stop it from happening. But if it does – Ontario businesses are planning for the future. Full tariffs could affect 500,000 jobs. The damage will likely come quickly – within three or four weeks.Plus: Another hostage/detainee exchange, protecting the B.C. wine crop, and more.
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