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Canadian whisky brand Crown Royal plans to shift bottling to the US, sparking political backlash amid ongoing US-Canada trade tensions. Meanwhile, UK-based AB Foods is closing a sugar plant in Hull due to falling European sugar prices and increased ethanol imports, leading to a projected £40 million loss for its sugar division this year.
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Horizon Aircraft secures a key engine deal for its hybrid eVTOL aircraft. Meanwhile, Loganair shifts focus from hybrid to hydrogen engines for zero-emission flights, and Boeing prepares for a new narrowbody aircraft amid ongoing production and safety challenges. Otto Aerospace unveils a futuristic, windowless private jet with significant fuel savings.
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As of October 2025, Stellantis is moving Jeep Compass production from Brampton, Ontario, to Belvidere, Illinois, as part of a $13 billion US investment plan aimed at avoiding US tariffs. Canadian officials, including PM Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, have expressed disappointment and warned of legal action if commitments to Canadian workers are broken. The move highlights ongoing Canada-US trade tensions amid tariff disputes.
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President Trump announced a 10% tariff increase on Canada following a dispute over an advertisement that referenced Ronald Reagan's free trade stance. The move comes amid ongoing trade tensions and recent inflation rises linked to Trump's trade policies.
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On October 24, 2025, President Donald Trump abruptly ended all trade negotiations with Canada after Ontario aired a $75 million ad using excerpts from Ronald Reagan's 1987 speech to criticize US tariffs. Trump called the ad "fake" and accused Canada of interfering with an upcoming US Supreme Court ruling on his tariff policies. The Reagan Foundation condemned the ad as unauthorized and misrepresentative, considering legal action. Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended the ad's intent to spark dialogue on tariffs' economic impact.
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On November 1, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney apologized privately to US President Donald Trump for an Ontario government ad featuring Ronald Reagan's 1987 speech criticizing tariffs. The ad angered Trump, who halted US-Canada trade talks and imposed a 10% tariff increase. Ontario Premier Doug Ford initially defended the ad but later paused it to ease tensions. The dispute highlights ongoing trade frictions amid tariff hikes and efforts to diversify Canadian exports.
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On November 6, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney privately apologized to U.S. President Donald Trump for an Ontario-produced political ad criticizing Trump's tariffs, which Trump deemed false. The ad, featuring Ronald Reagan's 1987 speech warning against tariffs, led Trump to suspend trade talks and increase tariffs on Canadian goods. Carney opposed the ad and urged Ontario Premier Doug Ford not to air it. Despite tensions, Carney and Trump maintained a cordial relationship during a recent Asia-Pacific summit.
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Recent measles outbreaks in the US and Canada, linked to ongoing transmission since early 2025, have caused both countries to lose their WHO elimination status. The outbreaks are driven by low vaccination rates and community resistance, with authorities warning that the virus may continue spreading into 2026.
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President Trump plans to send $2,000 tariff dividend checks to Americans, funded by tariff revenues, despite legal challenges over his authority to impose tariffs. He claims tariffs will soon generate record revenue, but the Supreme Court is reviewing whether his emergency powers justify these tariffs. The story highlights ongoing trade tensions and legal debates.