February
Trump says tariffs on Canada, Mexico ‘going forward’
The president reiterated his view that the United States had been mistreated by its neighbours and allies.
Trudeau says Trump wants to annex Canada for its critical minerals
President Donald Trump’s talk about absorbing Canada “is a real thing” and is linked to the country’s rich natural resources, the prime minister said.
What to know about Canada’s role in the fentanyl crisis
Fentanyl is just as big a public health threat in Canada, where on some days more Canadians than Americans die of opioid overdoses, officials say.
Trump’s hardliners seize control in 72 hours of trade chaos
The US president’s brinkmanship with Canada and Mexico shows he and his new economics team are willing to take risks to get his way on the economy.
Trump shows signs of being a paper tiger on tariffs
The president’s pause on tariffs feeds his growing reputation for stopping short of his bombast when it comes to trade, using the levies as a negotiating ploy.
Trump’s trade war: Who pays? Is it legal? Will Canada go into recession?
Here’s what to know about who pays, whether the tariffs are legal and what the impact may be.
‘We didn’t ask for this’: Trudeau slams Trump as trade war erupts
Canada and Mexico braced for economic turmoil and laid out a retaliation plan after Donald Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on almost everything the US imports.
Why Trump isn’t bluffing this time on tariffs
Many presidents use tariffs to force negotiations. But for Donald Trump, they are the point, a source of revenue as he pursues a Gilded Age vision.
Minister seeks talks with US after Trump launches trade war
The White House slapped 25 per cent tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico and 10 per cent on imports from China. Rio Tinto’s Canadian exports could be hit.
January
Trump 2.0 has business racing to ditch diversity and climate goals
Corporates face a new reality – one where they stand to benefit immensely, as long as they don’t cross the White House. Australian companies are taking notice.
Poilievre and Dutton are taking a stand for pragmatic working-class conservatism
Both opposition leaders in Canada and Australia have little concern for the progressive agendas and opinions of affluent elites.
Who made Zuckerberg’s $1.4m watch? Take our quiz
Have you been paying attention this week? Test your knowledge across politics, business and world news.
What Justin Trudeau’s exit means for progressive politics
Canada’s prime minister is only the latest left-of-centre political leader to leave office in a fog of disillusion and domestic discontent.
Mexican president trolls Trump, calls for renaming of parts of US
Claudia Sheinbaum’s comments came after Trump this week called for the Gulf of Mexico to be renamed the “Gulf of America” and for Canada to become a US state.
Albanese rejects Trudeau comparison over cost-of-living pain
Anthony Albanese suggests Canada’s outgoing PM Justin Trudeau wore out his welcome with voters when asked about the demise of the fellow political progressive.
North Korea tests hypersonic missile designed to hit Pacific targets
State media reports the intermediate-range missile is designed to strike remote targets in the Pacific; Australia takes steps to mend strained ties with Israel. How the day unfolded.
ASX rises; How immigration undid Trudeau; Bridgewater sacks 7pc of staff
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Immigration, voter fatigue brought down Trudeau. Not Trump
It’s easy to blame the US president-elect for everything but what brought the Canadian prime minister down is more retail politics than global conspiracies.
Trudeau’s brutal legacy is failure to match soaring ambitions
After almost a decade at the top, his tenure will be remembered for poorly managing national decline and overseeing a lost decade.
Trudeau bows to party rebellion, voter pressure
The Canadian prime minister, who came to power in 2015, leaves with his party trailing the Conservatives 47 per cent to 21 per cent in the latest polls.