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Canada drops tech tax: White House Says Ottawa ‘caved’ to Trump; trade talk to resume

US President Donald Trump (left), Canadian PM Mark Carney (AP) The White House on Monday said that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had “caved” to pressure from US President Donald Trump, after Canada withdrew a controversial tax targeting American tech companies, a move that had triggered a freeze in trade talks.White House press secretary Karoline […]

Trump’s tariffs: Why Canadians are saying ‘elbows up’ — this time with a hint of sarcasm

What began as a symbol of protest against President Donald Trump’s tariffs has now taken on an air of irony, as Canada resumed trade talks with the US and Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his government had “rescinded its plan to tax American technology firms.”Several Canadians expressed their disappointment over social media with some calling […]