Tag Archives: Canada

‘Energy in the room:’ U.S. ambassador on why no tariff extension for Canada

Tariffs on non-CUSMA-compliant goods from Canada are now at 35 per cent after U.S. President Donald Trump raised them following a self-imposed deadline, while Mexico is given an extension for ongoing negotiations. U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra talks to Power & Politics about the different results, and the current state of the cross-border relationship. CBC | World News

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Come together: Why the Canada Games may be more important than ever

The Canada Games have brought people together in the past, but this year’s edition comes at a time when unity may be as important as competition itself. The country’s biggest domestic sporting event begins on Friday in St. John’s, where more than 4,200 young athletes will represent their province or territory across 19 different sports. CBC | Sports News

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