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PM to Trump: Return of NA economy will negate need for tariffs
He said Canada’s aluminum smelters would soon be back producing value-added specialty products for the American auto sector.
Trump, Biden try to outdo each other on tough talk on China
Will be one of the three leading issues along with the economy and the handling of the coronavirus: pollster.
China defends WHO, lashes out at US move to withdraw
Calls the move “another demonstration of the US pursuing unilateralism, withdrawing from groups and breaking contracts.”
[UPDATE] Trudeau skipping USMCA meeting with Trump, Lopez Obrador
Mexican leader is travelling to DC in part to celebrate the entry-into-force of the new North American free-trade deal.
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Distancing from Trump? Some Republicans step up critiques
His allies – even some in his own administration – are distancing themselves from his policies.
Thousands of Canadians could be affected by Trump’s decision to extend visa ban
The ban on new visas takes effect June 24
Feds to push back against any new US tariffs on aluminum: Duclos
Bloomberg says the Trump administration plans to impose a 10% tariff on imports from Canada.
Court backs Trump administration on virus safety at work
OHSA “reasonably determined” that an emergency rule “is not necessary at this time.”
Trump seeks to scale back environmental reviews for projects
Latest efforts to emphasize reduced regulatory burdens on businesses over the environment and public health.
Protests eclipse pandemic, White House fears resurgence
A second wave would be a setback to the economic recovery and Trump’s reelection hopes.
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White House calls Trump’s church photo op akin to Churchill WWII role
Comparison is worse than merely laughable; it verges on obscenity, says Churchill biographer.
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Trump unleashes force on peaceful Washington protest
Declared himself president of law and order as tear gas launched and rubber bullets flew to disperse crowds.
Trudeau rejects Trump suggestion to re-admit Russia to G7, citing Crimea
PM says nothing has changed since Russia was ejected from the G8 in 2014 over its annexation of territory from Ukraine.
‘In-person’ G7 more effective, but deal with safety concerns first: Trudeau
Trump wants a physical meeting somewhere between the White House and Camp David in late June.
Trump threatens funds for states easing voting in pandemic
But he faced off while sticking with his unsupported claim that widespread voting by mail promotes “a lot of illegality.”
