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Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs, but also Ukraine, Iran sanctions, and more
24 August 2026

Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs, but also Ukraine, Iran sanctions, and more

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Anger and frustration from politicians and citizens in both countries, and fear and uncertainty among industry. U.S. President Donald Trump has added to his tariff threats two days after he imposed 50 per cent tariffs on about $28 billion worth of Canadian goods. And the two sides aren’t even talking. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will go back to the table when the U.S. shows “the right attitude.”


And: Stress and anxiety — so prevalent among youth since the pandemic — appear to be going down. We’ll have the details of a new survey of teens in Ontario.


Plus: Ukraine needs more than missiles, hospitality industry hurt by cuts to temporary foreign workers program, U.S. targets Iran economy, and more.