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Trump bars California from setting stricter fuel standards
Unclear what Trump will propose as final fuel-efficiency rules, but in the past has favoured freezing Obama-era mileage standards at 2021 levels.
Election 2019: Trump front and centre in talk of trade, jobs
Federal party leaders joust over the Liberal government’s handling of the marathon NAFTA negotiation.
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The DIY foreign policy president: Bolton ouster confirms it
Warhawk John Bolton has been turfed out as Trump’s national security adviser, leaving the US president to handle some very difficult situations largely alone.
Friendly fire: In trade fights, Trump targets US allies, too
President has stirred up under-the-radar trade disputes that potentially could erupt within weeks or months.
Trump glosses over US pain from trade war: AP Fact Check
Fabrications and exaggerations from the trade war, economy and more.
China says trade talks with US to take place in October
Officials will “conduct conscientious consultations” in mid-September to prepare.
US proposes easing oil rules on climate changing methane emissions
Would ease requirements on oil and gas sites to monitor for methane leaks and plug them.
Ex-Pentagon chief Mattis says bitter politics threaten US
Worries about the state of American politics and the administration’s treatment of allies.
UN envoy: Climate summit to focus on immediate action
Major changes are needed throughout society to achieve the most ambitious target in the 2015 Paris climate accord.
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Ambrose doesn’t believe Trudeau caved to Trump on NAFTA
Interim Tory leader after 2015 election disagrees with Scheer, concessions were made but Prime Minister also made important gains.
G7 summit achievement: Trump declares, ‘We got along great’
Trudeau privately airs his objection to Russian re-admittance to the summit group.
Trump’s inconsistent messages on China trade heighten risks
Confusing messaging on China is creating problems for American businesses.
Trump a no-show at G7 climate meeting
Environmental activists declare the summit a failure; demand tougher global emissions rules and more aid for the Amazon.
Small businesses say Trump’s stop order on China will hurt them
Revenue and profits have been hurt by the trade wars that began with Trump’s imposition of 25% tariffs.
China warns US tariffs will ‘escalate trade friction’
Negotiations are deadlocked over how to enforce a trade deal.
