U.S. Economy Could Feel the Sting From Trade War With Canada

A tit-for-tat trade fight between the two allies could create new headaches for consumers and businesses already stung by high prices.A renewed trade war between the U.S. and Canada could have economic ramifications on both sides of the border.

T Tony Romm

Carney Slams U.S.-Canada Trade Proposal and Vows Retaliation

Prime Minister Mark Carney gave a powerful speech to Canadians on Saturday morning, hours after ordering negotiators to suspend U.S. trade talks despite President Trump’s punishing tariffs.Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada said that he had pulled negotiators out of trade talks with the United Sta

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Carney Stands Up to Trump in U.S.-Canada Trade War

Canada’s prime minister walked away from what he thought was a bad trade deal with the United States. Many Canadians are behind him, but it will be costly.Mark Carney, Canada’s prime minister, said on Saturday that “Canada is becoming stronger and less dependent on America.”

M Matina Stevis-Gridneff

Why Polling Chaos Could Create Big Problems for American Politics

Bad polls. Misleading betting odds. Surveys meant to shape narratives. Ahead of the midterms and 2028, there is suddenly serious confusion about candidate strength and voter sentiment.Polls fueled a widespread belief that Representative Haley Stevens, a moderate Democrat, was a major underdog in Mic

R Reid J. Epstein

How the Billionaire Joe Lonsdale Shaped Trump’s Homelessness Policy

As Republicans have embraced tough measures to clear the streets, no group has led the way more than the Cicero Institute, founded by the venture capitalist Joe Lonsdale.Joe Lonsdale, founder of the Cicero Institute, is an ally of President Trump’s whose group has commandeered Republican policy on h

E Ellen Barry and Jason DeParle

How a Trump Envoy Uses Vodka and Dirty Jokes to Conduct U.S. Diplomacy

The diplomat, John Coale, says his personalized approach gets results and matches the president’s style. Critics contend he is giving up too much to an authoritarian leader.John Coale, the U.S. special envoy to Belarus, was on hand last year in Lithuania for the arrival of released prisoners from Be

V Valerie Hopkins

In Ohio, Haitians Feel Shaken by Ankle Monitors and Increased ICE Presence

The devices, which will make it easier for authorities to locate immigrants in Springfield if large-scale deportations begin, have intensified a sense of dread.Jonas Julien arrives at the Haitian Support Center in Springfield, Ohio, after reporting to ICE and getting fitted with an ankle monitor on

M Miriam Jordan

Harry and Meghan See Their California Dreams, and Riches, Fade Away

Like so many others before them, Prince Harry and Meghan arrived in Hollywood with big plans. They are leaving with their star power fading.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to Britain after spending six years in California chasing their Hollywood dreams.

N Nicole Sperling and Shawn Hubler

Meghan’s Brand, As Ever, Will Live On

As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex head back to Britain, Meghan’s brand will continue selling wine and fruit spreads.Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex and the founder of As Ever, spoke at a summit in Washington last year.

A Alisha Haridasani Gupta

The Socialist, a Million-Dollar Rowhouse and Unanswered Questions

Differing accounts of where Gustavo Gordillo, a leader of the Democratic Socialists of America, lives are raising doubts about whether the city’s left-wing organizers are ready for prime time.Gustavo Gordillo, a co-chair of the New York chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, has said he li

J Jeremy W. Peters, Nate Schweber and Miles G. Cohen