Canadian politician and businessman; premier of Ontario since 2018
Kyle Kirkwood has won the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in downtown Washington, D.C., finishing 3.09 seconds ahead of Christian Lundgaard after leading 128 of 147 laps. President Donald Trump has waved the green flag and taken a ceremonial lap; the race routed 25 drivers past the National Mall as part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations.
Canada has matched the United States’ 50% tariffs on a broad range of goods, escalating a tense trade war. Ottawa says it will apply counter-tariffs across sectors including steel, dairy, appliances and electronics, while promising support for affected businesses as talks stall. The row centers on autos, housing materials and consumer items, with markets reacting to the broader clash over sovereignty and trade rules.
The United States has imposed 50% tariffs on roughly $20bn of Canadian goods and Canada has announced dollar‑for‑dollar retaliation, naming more than 700 U.S. products for 15%, 25% or 50% duties from Sept. 8. The moves have hit metals, autos, food and household goods and are pushing costs for manufacturers and consumers on both sides of the border.
IndyCar races through Washington, D.C., as part of the Freedom 250 celebration for America’s 250th birthday. Donald Trump waves the green flag to start the race, with a front-row audience including key allies and cabinet members. The event blends spectacle with political theatrics in the nation’s capital.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the Interior Department to change the U.S. federal name for Lake Ontario to "Lake America" and has said the change is effective immediately. The move comes as Washington and Ottawa have imposed 50% tariffs on billions of dollars of each other's goods and Canadian leaders have rejected the renaming.
The United States has imposed 50% tariffs on about C$28bn ($20bn) of Canadian goods and Canada has announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on roughly C$27.6bn of US imports, set to take effect 8 September; Ottawa has also pledged C$7.5bn in support for affected businesses. The dispute has disrupted integrated supply chains, hit manufacturing and raised costs on both sides of the border.
The United States has maintained its tariffs on hundreds of Canadian products, with Canada responding with matching levies. Talks have collapsed, and officials warn the dispute will ripple across economies as both sides prepare further actions.
The president has signed an executive order directing US federal agencies to call Lake Ontario "Lake America." Canada has said it will not recognise the change. The order accompanies a wider renaming campaign by the administration and follows escalating tariff disputes between the United States and Canada.
Trump signs an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America in the US; critics say the move echoes past rebrand efforts and ignores bilateral tensions with Canada amid tariffs and a stalled Iran conflict. The change applies to US government materials, with unclear uptake by businesses and states.
President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. geographic names database to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America.” Google has updated Google Maps to show “Lake America” to U.S. users while Canadian users still see Lake Ontario; Apple has not yet changed its maps and MapQuest has refused, triggering a surge in downloads and political backlash.
Thailand has cut visa‑free tourist stays from 60 to 30 days for citizens of about 60 countries, including the UK, US, Canada, Australia and Japan, and will limit land‑border entries to twice per year. Officials say the move responds to national security, economic and tourism management concerns and will not affect tourists already in the country.
Canada rebuffs Donald Trump’s Lake America decree as US-Canada tariffs escalate; Reuters and Al Jazeera report tensions flare with broad economic risks and nationalist sentiment rising in Ottawa.
Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs on up to $20 billion in U.S. goods, expanding the trade war after negotiations collapsed. Prime Minister Carney argues the measures protect Canadian workers and communities while signaling readiness to renew talks. Tariffs take effect after midnight, with president's promised responses looming.
President Donald Trump has threatened to block Canadian manufacturer Bombardier from selling aircraft in the United States as Ottawa and Washington have exchanged tariffs on roughly $20–28 billion of goods. Canada has imposed retaliatory levies of 15–50%, and Bombardier has said it employs thousands in the US and sources components from 47 states.
Canada and the United States remain locked in a tariff dispute as President Trump pushes additional measures and Canada threatens retaliatory steps. Canadian Prime Minister Ford criticizes Trump after a spate of measures affecting dairy, motorcycles, and alcohol; both sides signal potential talks to resolve the dispute ahead of the U.S. midterms.
A 29-year-old man armed with a shotgun opened fire near the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, as worshipers gathered for Yom Kippur. He wounded a police officer, who returned fire; the suspect died Monday night. The Special Investigations Unit is examining the police response while Belleville police investigate possible motives. Authorities condemn antisemitism and pledge heightened security.
Alberta has voted decisively to remain part of Canada in a nonbinding referendum, with roughly 75% supporting unity and about 25% backing a process toward separation. Prime Minister Mark Carney has framed the result as a mandate to pursue national projects — including pipeline and trade diversification — while U.S. tensions with Canada have sharpened political stakes.
The U.S. embassy has released a fact sheet accusing Canada of dismissing concerns about potential interference in U.S. elections, citing officials’ comments and actions. Canadian leaders deny meddling and say their focus is on trade and investment. The dispute intensifies as midterm dynamics loom in the United States.