Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday as relations sharply deteriorate, with President Donald Trump telling Canadian leaders to “fall in line” and Prime Minister Mark Carney accusing Washington of trying to subordinate Canada. Trump threatened new 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles, auto parts and steel after Carney walked away from trade negotiations late Friday. Carney said the demands are an attempt to “destroy our major industries.” On Tuesday, Trump claimed that he’s considering renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America.” He also insulted Canada's leader by calling him “Governor Carney.” The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much his administration can implement before the fast-approaching midterm elections.
Mail balloting has long been a favorite target for Trump, who has claimed that it breeds fraud despite strong evidence to the contrary and his own use of the voting method. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new round of sanctions aimed at Iran on Monday and warned every country that does business with the Islamic Republic to sever those financial ties or face retaliation from the U.S. The announcement follows Trump’s pledge last week to unleash an “economic D-Day” against Iran, in an effort to sever it from the rest of the global economy.
Canadians warn that trade war could harm US automakers Ontario Premier Doug Ford told The in an exclusive interview Monday that “everything is on the table,” noting his province would be ready to cut off electricity and critical minerals to the U.S. if the trade war worsens. Trump “underestimates Canada. We’re all in,” Ford said.
Cars and auto parts, as well as energy products, were excluded from Trump’s latest round of tariffs — but remained key sticking points in negotiations that crumbled over the weekend, and Carney said Monday that Washington’s auto-sector proposals would “gradually dismantle” Canadian production. Canada is the largest customer for U.S. automobiles, Carney noted — and he questioned what Trump’s latest move would mean for workers in states such as Ohio, Kentucky and Alabama who depend on that demand. US households face higher prices on more than 550 Canadian products Here are just some of the many items specified by the White House that are subject to Trump’s 50% import tax: 2.
Bulbs for plants such as tulips and lilies, as well as some fresh cut flowers 3. Seeds for beets, onions and other vegetables 4. Horsehair, tortoise shells, antlers and various animal products 5.
Alcohol such as beer, vermouth and cider 6. Furniture knobs, wallpaper and lighting fixtures 7. Plates, cups, bowls and other kitchen or tableware 8.
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