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Mark Carney sworn in as Canada PM

Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's new prime minister on Friday, taking over a country shaken by deteriorating relations with the US under President Donald Trump.

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AFP|Published

Watch VideoJustin Trudeau takes swipe at Donald Trump after '51 state' Canada beat US in ice hockey grudge match

In a politically charged ice hockey showdown, Canada clinches victory over the US 3-2 in overtime, with Trudeau firing back at Trump’s '51st state' jibe.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Trudeau says Canada will resist US steel tariffs 'strongly and firmly'

In a direct challenge to US trade policy, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has denounced planned steel tariffs as 'entirely unjustified', warning of firm resistance from America's closest ally.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Trump in 'no rush' to speak with China's Xi despite tariff battle

Global markets brace for impact as US-China trade tensions escalate, with Trump imposing fresh tariffs on Chinese goods while deliberately postponing talks with President Xi Jinping. Beijing's immediate retaliation with counter-tariffs on US energy and vehicles signals a deepening economic confrontation between the world's largest economies.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Canada-US tariff standoff: Trudeau secures 30-day reprieve after Trump call

In a diplomatic breakthrough, Canadian PM Trudeau and US President Trump have agreed to pause new tariffs for 30 days, while Canada commits to a $1. 3 billion border security overhaul and establishes a new Joint Strike Force to combat cross-border crime.

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Sputnik|Published

'Dear friend': How some nations reacted to Donald Trump's inauguration

Here are some of the first reactions after Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second term, including from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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AFP|Published

Freewheeling Donald Trump sets out US territorial ambitions

Donald Trump threatened military action to secure the Panama Canal and economic force against neighboring Canada in meandering remarks Tuesday that drew firm and frosty responses from the two US allies.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Justin Trudeau says he will resign as Canadian Prime Minister, leader of ruling Liberal Party

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he was stepping down as leader of the ruling Liberal Party, as well as Canada's prime minister as soon as the party chooses his successor.

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Sputnik|Published

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau resignation imminent: media reports

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may resign as soon as Monday, according to media reports, as he faces mounting dissent within his Liberal party.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published