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Are Trump’s global tariffs illegal? | About That

Are Trump’s global tariffs illegal? | About That

Has Congress given the U.S. president the power to impose sweeping tariffs through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act? The Supreme Court will make a decision in a ruling that could restrain the Trump administration’s primary economic and foreign policy tool. Andrew Chang breaks down the central arguments for and against President Donald Trump’s use of the statute to impose worldwide tariffs — and explains why the justices don’t seem convinced.

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Could Canada join Eurovision?

Could Canada join Eurovision?

Government job cuts, more defence spending and … getting Canada into Eurovision? The budget promise has Europop fans excited, but CBC’s Abby Hughes explains why sending a Canadian to the campy song competition isn’t an easy feat.

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Why Canada's spies worry about Trump's national intelligence nominee
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February 1, 2025

Why Canada’s spies worry about Trump’s national intelligence nominee

The U.S. Senate is conducting confirmation hearings for Tulsi Gabbard,…

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After 2 days of trade talks, premiers tackle crime, bail reform and health care
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February 1, 2025

After 2 days of trade talks, premiers tackle crime, bail reform and health care

After two days of strategizing on how to respond to…

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Carney tells premiers he'll only sign a U.S. trade deal 'in the best interest of Canadians'
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February 1, 2025

Carney tells premiers he’ll only sign a U.S. trade deal ‘in the best interest of Canadians’

The prospect of Canada reaching a trade deal with the…

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Sask. premier arrives at summit warning some U.S. tariffs are Canada's 'reality'
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February 1, 2025

Sask. premier arrives at summit warning some U.S. tariffs are Canada’s ‘reality’

Canada’s premiers arrived in Ontario cottage country on Monday eager to…

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Carney says Canada is preparing reprisals if tariff talks with Trump fail
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February 1, 2025

Carney says Canada is preparing reprisals if tariff talks with Trump fail

Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is readying further…

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Nothing should be off the table when it comes to Canada-U.S. trade talks, says former Trump ambassador
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February 1, 2025

Nothing should be off the table when it comes to Canada-U.S. trade talks, says former Trump ambassador

Donald Trump’s former ambassador to the European Union says nothing…

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Canada hits U.S. with tariffs on $29.8B worth of goods after Trump slaps levy on metals
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February 1, 2025

Canada hits U.S. with tariffs on $29.8B worth of goods after Trump slaps levy on metals

The federal government announced a plan on Wednesday to slap…

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Americans rarely pay much attention to trade. They are now
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February 1, 2025

Americans rarely pay much attention to trade. They are now

Evidence of Americans’ souring mood is everywhere you look. Even in…

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The U.S. is trying to achieve 'energy dominance.' What does that mean for Canada
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February 1, 2025

The U.S. is trying to achieve ‘energy dominance.’ What does that mean for Canada

Speaking in front of thousands of energy executives and global…

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