Businesses say their survival is on the line as deadline looms for Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs

Businesses say their survival is on the line as deadline looms for Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs  Toronto Star

Canada is seeking a deal to dodge further economic pain at the hands of the Trump administration on midnight Tuesday. But at what cost?

It was the second time this week the two leaders have spoken, with little clarity on the status of talks after weeks of intense negotiations.

Carney and Trump speak again as tariff deadline looms  Reuters

The new US tariffs would cover about $20bn worth of imports and could lead to job losses and business closures.

Washington political analyst Eric Ham breaks down the crucial economic stakes, core sticking points, and growing political pushback in the U.S. ahead of the Aug. 19 deadline for Canada to avoid $20 billion in sweeping new tariffs.

The threat is 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods; the real target is leverage before North America’s trade pact is remade.

The fix is in: The Democratic establishment thinks it’s hit upon a strategy both for keeping control of the party out of the DSA's hands and wresting the South away from Republicans.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he expects to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump before Wednesday's tariff deadline. Speaking to reporters in St. John's, Carney said Canada and the U.S. will have opportunities over the next two days to discuss negotiations.

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Canadian prime minister plans call with US president before a Wednesday deadline for levies on $20bn of trade