Mark Carney embarks on Washington trip amid escalating policy challenges

Monday, May 5, 2025, 6:21 am more...

Canadian financial heavyweight Mark Carney is journeying to Washington for a high-stakes meeting with U.S. officials amid mounting political and trade tensions. The visit, which has sparked considerable debate in policy circles, is being closely watched as it addresses shifting regulatory dynamics and broader transatlantic relations.

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US Charges Four Mexican Nationals in Cross-Border Smuggling Operation

Friday, May 2, 2025, 6:21 pm more...

U.S. authorities have charged four Mexican nationals with operating a cross-border human smuggling ring that trafficked people from Mexico into Canada and onward to northern New York. The investigation, conducted amid intense border security measures, spotlights the absurd lengths crooks will go—if only to think they could outsmart modern law enforcement.

theglobeandmail.com / U.S. lays charges alleging human smuggling across Canadian border

globalnews.ca / U.S. charges 4 Mexicans for alleged human smuggling across Canadian border

citynews.ca / U.S. lays charges alleging human smuggling across Canadian border

thestar.com / U.S. lays charges alleging human smuggling across Canadian border

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Mercedes Shifts Production to U.S. Amid Tariff Woes

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 2:21 pm more...

Facing escalating tariffs, Mercedes-Benz is shifting production of a key model to the U.S. in a strategic bid to keep costs in check. In an industry where every cent matters, this move underlines how trade policies can force even luxury automakers to get creative—an unexpected twist in high-stakes corporate chess.

nationalpost.com / Mercedes will make another model in U.S. to counter tariffs

torontosun.com / Mercedes will make another model in U.S. to counter tariffs

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US-Ukraine Mineral Deal Under Trump’s Economic Pressure

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 6:20 pm more...

In a twist of international bartering, Washington and Kyiv are finalizing an economic agreement centered on Ukrainian mineral assets, a deal that apparently served as Trump’s not-so-subtle payback for war support. The arrangement, involving rare earths, has stirred diplomatic intrigue as both sides edge closer to ratification.

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nationalpost.com / Ukraine, U.S. sign critical minerals deal after Trump presses for payback for military aid

globalnews.ca / Ukraine, U.S. sign economic deal sought by Trump as payback for war support

cp24.com/ / U.S., Ukraine announce economic deal after Trump pushes Ukraine to pay back Washington for helping Kyiv repel Russia - CP24

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Trump Plans Imminent White House Meeting With Canadian PM Carney

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 2:21 pm more...

US President Trump confirmed that he expects Prime Minister Carney to visit the White House within the next week. The invitation is part of a bid to reinforce cordial ties despite past political barbs. Diplomatic theatrics continue, keeping everyone guessing.

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thehub.ca / Sean Speer and Taylor Jackson: Mark Carney has his work cut out for him

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torontosun.com / WARMINGTON: Despite ‘elbows up’ threat, Trump says Carney keen on striking deal

nationalobserver.com / Trump expects to meet with Carney 'next week'

nationalpost.com / Trump says he will meet with Mark Carney at the White House ‘within the next week’

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