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The latest on the trade war: Your morning QP Briefing

A roundup of news and agenda items for Friday, August 1.

Published Aug 1, 2025 at 10:58am

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Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday evening increasing tariffs on some Canadian goods. It seems unlikely that Canada will reach a trade agreement by the U.S. President’s Aug. 1 deadline. The Globe an Mail explains.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is reiterating his call to “not roll over” in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump officially increasing tariffs on Canadian goods to 35 per cent. CTV News reports.

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