Canada’s Ambassador to U.S., Who Also Led Trade Talks, to Leave Post
Kirsten Hillman, who came to Washington during the first Trump administration, had already extended her tenure once.
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Canada’s Northwest Territories Diamond Mines Are Closing
After decades of growth driven by diamond mining, Canada’s Northwest Territories are facing the closure of three major mines and wondering: What’s next?
Putin Basks in Praise From Modi on India Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, underlining the close personal relationship between the leaders and their countries’ longtime friendship.
Groups Express Anixety as Trump Threatens to Derail U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Pact
Hearings that began Wednesday in Washington reflected anxiety over the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact and whether the president could end up scrapping it.
What to Know About Putin’s Visit to India as Oil Trade Dries Up
The Trump administration, which crippled Russia’s oil sales to India with sanctions, will be watching Mr. Putin’s talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Macy’s Raises Sales Forecast Again as Shoppers Prove Resilient
Macy’s raised its sales forecast for the year after strong results at its upscale chain, highlighting how higher-income consumers continue to spend relatively freely.
As Trade Talks Stall, Carney Moves to Shield Canada from Trump Tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced curbs on steel imports, a new tariff and help with steel and lumber freight costs in a bid to aid Canadian industries.
Strike and Trump Tariffs Drive ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Boost for Canadian Wine
The trade war with the United States, bans on U.S. wine and liquor imports and a recent distributor strike in British Columbia have Canadians giving their homegrown wines another look.
Bolsonaro’s Arrest Exposes Limits to Trump’s Power
President Trump tried to keep the former Brazilian president, Jair Bolsonaro, out of prison. He failed, and now he is moving on.
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Channels Harsh Trump Tone
Pete Hoekstra’s bluntness is seen as undiplomatic by Canadian officials and interpreted as a way for the Trump administration to turn up the heat as trade talks drag on.