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Canada Extends Air‑Defense Aid to Ukraine During Zelenskyy Visit

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Calgary, Alberta, where Carney grew up in a community with a large Ukrainian population. During the visit, Canada announced it would provide additional support to Ukraine’s air‑defense system and replenish its drone stocks. The pledge, made on Thursday, signals a deepening of the Canada‑Ukraine alliance amid ongoing conflict. The Canadian government will supply equipment and spare parts to strengthen Ukraine’s aerial protection and enhance its unmanned aerial vehicle capabilities. The move follows earlier commitments by Canada to supply defensive weapons and reflects a broader strategy to support Ukraine’s sovereignty and security. The aid package is expected to improve Ukraine’s ability to counter aerial threats and maintain operational readiness on the front lines.

Carney Calls Out Trump Administration Over Trade Dispute

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney publicly rebuked the Trump administration on Tuesday, telling Washington to stop using memes, throwing shade and acting tough amid a fresh wave of attacks. Carney warned that U. S. trade demands could gradually wound down Canadian industries and ultimately wipe them out. He said that U. S. -Canada trade talks could resume only if Washington became serious about negotiations. The remarks come as the two countries face escalating tensions over trade terms, with Carney urging a shift from rhetoric to substantive dialogue.

Canada to Impose Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods, PM Declares

Negotiations over the United States’ newly announced tariffs on Canada have collapsed, according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Carney said the two countries will not "return to our old relationship." In response, Canada has announced it will impose retaliatory tariffs on U. S. goods. The decision marks a significant shift in the trade relationship between the two North American neighbors, potentially raising costs for U. S. exporters and consumers. While the specific tariff rates and affected products have not yet been disclosed, Canada plans to announce them shortly, signaling a new phase of trade tension and uncertainty for businesses on both sides of the border.

Canada to Match U.S. 50% Tariffs After Trade Talks Collapse

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will impose 50% tariffs on U. S. goods, mirroring the Trump administration’s rates, following the collapse of trade negotiations that ended at midnight Friday. Carney criticized Washington for last‑minute changes to the proposed terms, calling them unfair and uneconomic, and questioned the reliability of any future deal. Canadian officials had worked in good faith during a three‑day extension of talks, but the U. S. side’s alterations prevented an agreement. The decision signals a sharp escalation in trade tensions between the two North American neighbors and underscores the fragility of the current trade relationship.