U.S. officials accuse Canada of midterm meddling — but Trump has endorsed foreign candidates

Tensions between the neighbours have been high since trade talks broke down in August, with Trump imposing a slew of new tariffs in response.

14 sources26 Oct 2026Updated 1m ago

U.S. officials accuse Canada of midterm meddling — but Trump has endorsed foreign candidates

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The story so far

Trump says he expects trade war with Canada to end 'pretty soon'.
How Canada can get more leverage on Trump in 2026 on trade and defence.

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Timeline

Jan 2
National Post (CA): How Canada can get more leverage on Trump in 2026 on trade and defence
Aug 24
CTV News: U.S. trade war will be ‘devastating’ for Canada: Trump admin
Sep 12
Yahoo: Trump says trade deal with Canada will likely come ‘soon’
Oct 24
Toronto Sun (CA): Trump says Canada 'working very hard' on new trade deal, amends tariffs
14h ago
Reuters: Trump says Canada tariff deal coming 'soon' at Michigan border rally
8h ago
Yahoo: Trump says Canada trade deal coming 'soon'
7h ago
The Hindu (IN): Trump says Canada trade deal coming ‘soon’
5h ago
Winnipeg Free Press (CA): U.S. President Donald Trump says he expects his ever-evolving trade war with Canada to end "pretty soon."

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