Trump hit most Canadian goods with 50% tariffs, with 30-day delay
Why it matters: The levies would reach products once shielded by USMCA, while energy, potash, fish and critical minerals stay exempt.
The New York Times, BBC News (US & Canada) +5
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#Mark Carney
Trump threatens to add Canada wildfire smoke costs to tariffs
The move could deepen U.S.-Canada trade tensions as smoke drifts across state lines and air-quality alerts spread in several states.
The Straits Times, Antara News
Montreal shooting killed officer, civilian and gunman
What's new: Police said the suspect acted alone, and the slain officer was Montreal's first killed on duty in 24 years.
BBC News (World), BBC News (US & Canada) +3
Carney leaves G7 without Trump sit-down as trade pact nears July 1
Why it matters: the North American trade deal is up for renewal July 1, and Canada sends about 75% of its exports to the US.
PBS NewsHour, The Hill +1
Canada moves to bar social media for children under 16
What's next: Officials said the bill could take a year to pass, with another 18 months needed to set up a digital regulator.
The New York Times, The Straits Times
Canada sets C$2 billion AI plan to build capacity and keep talent
Why it matters: Ottawa wants domestic supercomputing, data centers and immigration pathways as it tries to cut reliance on foreign providers.
Earlier: Canada maps out C$2 billion AI push focused on jobs and sovereigntySeries: Canada · National AI Strategy · 6 chapters since Jun 5Canada sets C$2 billion AI plan to build capacity and keep talent
Why it matters: Ottawa wants domestic data centers, a public supercomputer and 250,000 AI-linked jobs by 2030.
Earlier: Canada rolls out C$2 billion AI plan to build compute, keep talentSeries: Canada · National AI Strategy · 6 chapters since Jun 5Canada puts more than C$2 billion behind 10-year AI plan
What's new: Ottawa wants a public supercomputer, more domestic data centers and faster residency for AI workers.
Series: Canada · National AI Strategy · 6 chapters since Jun 5Canada rolls out C$2 billion AI plan to build data centers, supercomputer
Why it matters: Ottawa wants to curb reliance on foreign providers, keep AI talent in Canada and back local firms with C$500 million.
Canada, Mexico seek 16-year USMCA renewal before July review
What's next: Washington can renew the pact, push annual reviews, or begin a renegotiation as tariff disputes cloud the talks.