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Trudeau says Americans will pay more whenever Trump decides to impose tariffs on Canada

Jan. 23, 2025 19:54 PM EST

TORONTO (AP) — Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday American consumers will pay more whenever President Donald Trump decides to apply sweeping tariffs on Canadian products. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office Thursday that he still plans to tariff...

Border Patrol agent killed in Vermont worked at the Pentagon during 9/11, family says

Jan. 23, 2025 18:53 PM EST

A U.S. Border Patrol agent who was killed in Vermont during a traffic stop near the Canadian border was a military veteran who worked security duty at the Pentagon during the Sept. 11 attacks, his family said. “He was a devoted agent who served with honor and bravery,” a family...

A look at world's largest electricity producers and how much is from renewables

Jan. 22, 2025 19:08 PM EST

A report out Thursday said a record 47% of the European Union's electricity came from renewable sources in 2024, and experts called it a promising sign for the world's ability to transition away from fossil fuels that are driving climate change. Here's a look at the world's largest...

Trudeau says Canada will respond to US tariffs as Ontario's premier says Trump 'declared war'

Jan. 21, 2025 19:44 PM EST

TORONTO (AP) — Canada's outgoing prime minister and the leader of the country's oil rich province of Alberta are both confident Canada can avoid the 25% tariffs President Donald Trump says he will impose on Feb. 1. Justin Trudeau and Danielle Smith will argue that Canada is the...

Canada says it is ready to respond if Trump follows through with imposing sweeping tariffs Feb. 1

Jan. 20, 2025 22:47 PM EST

TORONTO (AP) — Top Canadian ministers said Monday that Canada will be ready to retaliate after President Donald Trump said he was thinking of imposing a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico on Feb. 1. Trump has been threatening to impose sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and other...

Authorities say a US border patrol agent was fatally shot in Vermont south of border

Jan. 20, 2025 22:21 PM EST

COVENTRY, Vt. (AP) — A U.S. Border Patrol agent was fatally shot Monday on a highway in northern Vermont south of the Canadian border, authorities said. The death was confirmed by the FBI and Benjamine Huffman, acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security in Washington....

Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico coming on Feb. 1 as he signs several orders on economy

Jan. 20, 2025 20:50 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he expects to put 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting on Feb. 1, while declining to flesh out his plans for taxing Chinese imports. Trump made the announcement in response to reporters' questions while signing...

Protesters mar former finance minister's campaign launch for Canada's next prime minister

Jan. 19, 2025 16:14 PM EST

TORONTO (AP) — Pro-Palestinian protesters and a significant endorsement of her rival for the Liberal Party leadership marred former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's campaign launch on Sunday for the job of Canada's next prime minister. It was Freeland's abrupt resignation as...

Canadian foreign minister warns of 'Trump tariff tax' on Americans as threat of 25% tariff looms

Jan. 17, 2025 14:08 PM EST

TORONTO (AP) — Canada's foreign minister on Friday warned Americans they will be paying a “Trump tariff tax” if President-elect Donald Trump follows through with a threat to impose a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods. Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said that Canada is ready to...

Ex-Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is running to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister

Jan. 17, 2025 10:44 AM EST

TORONTO (AP) — Chrystia Freeland, whose abrupt resignation as finance minister last month forced Justin Trudeau's exit as prime minister, said she is running to be the next leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister of Canada. Freeland said Friday in a statement posted on X...