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Mark Carney

Also known as: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney · Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney · Prime Minister Mark Carney

Canadian Prime Minister responding to US tariffs and trade disputes with the Trump administration.

2026-04-272026-09-19

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize US President Donald Trump hit back at Canada on Sunday after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on the United States following a breakdown in trade negotiations.

    Trump hits back at Canada after retaliatory tariffs announcement
  3. Citizen Digital

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday he would match US tariffs "dollar for dollar," after refusing to accept Washington's conditions for a trade deal.

    New 50% US tariffs take effect on some Canadian goods
  4. Citizen Digital

    "Certainly I don't have confidence in Mr Infantino, after this point, given what transpired." -- Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, one of the three co-hosts of the recently concluded World Cup.

    The Infantino saga -- What they said
  5. The Standard

    CTV News reported more than 50 people had to be airlifted out of the community of Faulder as flames advanced.Prime Minister Mark Carney posted his gratitude to firefighters and first responders on X, thanking them for "working tirelessly to keep people safe." "The federal governm

    Wildfire forces 20,000 evacuations in western Canada
  6. Citizen Digital

    "Certainly I don't have confidence in Mr Infantino, after this point, given what transpired." Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, one of the three co-hosts of the recently concluded World Cup.

    Infantino and the failed investment plan - What they said
  7. Citizen Digital

    On Wednesday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, whose country co-hosted the 2026 World Cup, said he no longer had confidence in Infantino's ability to lead FIFA.

    FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation plan
  8. The Standard

    On Wednesday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, whose country co-hosted the 2026 World Cup, said he no longer had confidence in Infantino's ability to lead FIFA.

    FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation plan
  9. The Standard

    The latest critics of Infantino include former Portugal star Luis Figo and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney."I could write 10,000 words on the problems at FIFA.

    Embattled Infantino sees minnows Malawi reach WAFCON quarter-finals
  10. July 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    PHOTO/COURTESY: CNN Audio By Vocalize Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday he was looking at "all options" after US President Donald Trump made plans to impose new 50 percent tariffs on many Canadian goods in 30 days.

    Canada evaluating 'all options' after fresh US tariffs threat
  12. Citizen Digital

    Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will also attend, meaning the leaders of all three host nations will be present.

    Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final

Wednesday 16 September

  1. EU proposes ban on social media for children under thirteen

    The European Union unveiled proposals Wednesday to ban social media for children under 13, as more than 20 countries worldwide have taken steps to block or restrict children's social media access. Seven countries have measures already in place or set to be implemented, targeting children under 15 or 16.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Arab and Muslim nations welcome UK-led sanctions on settlements

    More than half a dozen Arab and Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, welcomed UK-led sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, urging other countries to take similar steps. This followed Britain, France and Canada joining nine other European countries in restricting trade with Israeli settlements.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Canada imposes counter-tariffs on US goods in escalating trade dispute

    Canada's retaliatory tariffs of 15 percent, 25 percent and 50 percent took effect Tuesday on $27.6 billion in US imports including steel, aluminum and dairy products, in response to US President Donald Trump's earlier 50-percent tariffs on Canadian goods. The escalation also includes Trump's threat to block Bombardier Aviation sales in the United States unless the Quebec-based plane maker moves manufacturing to the US.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard

Friday 28 August

  1. Canada rejects Trump order to rename Lake Ontario

    US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America," but Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the decision, insisting the waterway's more than 400-year-old name will remain unchanged. The move escalates tensions between Washington and Ottawa following trade talks collapse and new US tariffs on Canadian goods.

    28 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America

    US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America amid collapsed trade talks with Canada and new 50% tariffs on C$28bn of Canadian goods. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the lake's name dates back more than 400 years and said it will remain Lake Ontario "today and forever."

    28 August 2026 · Capital News

  3. Trump orders Lake Ontario renamed Lake America amid trade dispute

    US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America" as tensions escalated in trade talks with Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the move, stating the lake would be called Lake Ontario "then, now and always."

    28 August 2026 · The Standard

  4. Canada welcomes US on language, exempts seafood from tariffs

    Canada's trade minister welcomed the US withdrawal of positions on French language and Canadian culture in trade talks, as Ottawa announced retaliatory duties of 15–50 percent on US goods effective September 8, while exempting seafood products from those counter-tariffs.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Canada announces 15-50% counter-tariffs on US goods

    Canada on Tuesday announced counter-tariffs on US goods ranging between 15 and 50 percent in response to US President Donald Trump's 50-percent duties, with the retaliation taking effect September 8. The Canadian government also announced a $5.4 billion aid package for impacted firms and workers.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 25 August

  1. US-Canada trade dispute broadens to French language, Quebec culture

    The trade war between the United States and Canada has expanded beyond tariff demands to include cultural issues, according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who cited threats to the French language and Quebec culture. Disputes over Canadian subsidies for Francophone culture, Francophone online media, and bilingual product labeling have become sticking points in negotiations.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Canada to announce response to Trump's new tariffs

    Canada said it will announce Tuesday its response to President Donald Trump's new tariffs, as the neighbors spiral into a trade war. The duties took effect Saturday after Canada and the United States failed Friday to reach a deal to avert new 50-percent US tariffs on select Canadian goods, and Trump added Monday that he would double tariffs on Canadian autos starting next year to 50 percent.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 23 August

  1. Trump and Canada escalate trade dispute with reciprocal tariffs

    US President Trump criticized Canada's retaliatory tariff announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney, which targets US steel and dairy industries effective September 8, following new 50-percent US tariffs on roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods.

    23 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 22 August

  1. US imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods after trade talks collapse

    New 50% US tariffs on Canadian goods took effect Saturday after Washington and Ottawa failed to finalize a trade pact. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he would match US tariffs "dollar for dollar," citing last-minute unfair changes in US proposed terms.

    22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 11 August

  1. FIFA president Infantino faces confidence loss from UEFA

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lost the confidence of UEFA after his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup was withdrawn following global backlash. Despite support from US President Donald Trump and withdrawing the controversial proposal, Infantino's position remains precarious as three confederations have criticized his style of leadership.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 9 August

  1. Wildfire in western Canada forces 20,000 evacuations

    A fast-moving wildfire in British Columbia forced the overnight evacuation of more than 20,000 people, with some airlifted to safety after winds fanned the Bald Range fire into the Summerland area. The fire covered an estimated 10,341 hectares and was declared out of control, with significant losses of homes and property reported.

    9 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 7 August

  1. FIFA president Infantino shelves World Cup private investment plan

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned his controversial plan to allow private investment in the World Cup, described as a "humiliating climbdown." Though he received support from senior directors and a confederation this week, his position remains precarious ahead of his potential re-election for a fourth and final term next March.

    7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 6 August

  1. FIFA backs Infantino despite World Cup privatisation controversy

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received "full support" from senior directors following a crisis meeting in Morocco, though the organisation apologised for errors made in handling a now-shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment, which had faced widespread criticism.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. FIFA backs Infantino, apologises for World Cup privatisation plan

    FIFA's leadership has given "full support" to president Gianni Infantino following his decision to shelve a controversial plan to open the World Cup to private investment, while acknowledging "errors" were made in how the proposal was handled after it was leaked to media.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard

  3. Malawi reaches WAFCON quarter-finals despite losing to Zambia

    Malawi, the lowest-ranked of 16 tournament qualifiers, advanced to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after losing 2-1 to Zambia in Rabat on Wednesday, finishing first in Group C alongside Nigeria and Zambia on six points. Nigeria also qualified by defeating Egypt 6-2, and the two will face Ghana or Mali and Cameroon respectively in the quarter-finals.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Canada weighs response to Trump's threatened 50% tariffs

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he is examining "all options" to respond if US President Donald Trump's planned 50 percent tariffs on many Canadian goods take effect in 30 days. Carney and Trump agreed to intensify discussions on a possible deal, with the tariffs potentially affecting products like wine, hockey sticks, and cement under the US-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 19 July

  1. Spain and Argentina meet in 2026 World Cup final

    Spain and Argentina will face off in the 2026 World Cup final at New York/New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026. Argentina seeks to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain pursue a second title after winning in 2010; it is likely Lionel Messi's final World Cup appearance.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. England beats France 6-4 for World Cup third place

    England defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place match in Miami on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring his 22nd goal of the tournament to become the all-time leading scorer. Argentina and Spain advance to the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Argentina and Spain contest 2026 World Cup final

    Argentina and Spain face off in the World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with Argentina seeking back-to-back titles and Spain pursuing a second crown. The match marks the likely final World Cup appearance for Argentina's Lionel Messi, 39.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

  4. Trump to present World Cup final trophy in New Jersey

    US President Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy alongside FIFA chief Gianni Infantino at the final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday. Trump previously drew controversy by calling FIFA to request a red card suspension for USA striker Folarin Balogun.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 19 June

  1. Canada wins first World Cup match 6-0 over nine-man Qatar

    Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 in a Group B World Cup match, with Jonathan David scoring a hat-trick and other goals from Cyle Larin, Nathan Saliba, and an own goal securing the victory. The match was overshadowed by a serious injury to Canada's midfielder Ismael Kone in the 51st minute after a challenge by Qatar's Assim Madibo, who was sent off following a VAR review.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. G7 leaders intensify pressure on Russia to end Ukraine war

    G7 leaders agreed to increase pressure on Russia through sanctions on gas and oil to end the war in Ukraine, with US President Trump saying Moscow should "make a deal." Ukrainian President Zelensky attended the summit at Evian-les-Bains, where he met with Trump and other G7 leaders.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 18 June

  1. G7 leaders unite on pressuring Russia over Ukraine war

    G7 leaders at a three-day summit hailed newly-found unity on increasing pressure on Russia to end its war against Ukraine, sensing a shift by President Donald Trump to take a tougher line against Moscow. The leaders agreed on a final statement involving key geopolitical issues and committed to increasing supplies of air defence equipment to Ukraine.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 17 June

  1. G7 leaders commit to dismantle migrant smuggling networks

    G7 leaders, alongside G7 partner countries Kenya and Korea, agreed Tuesday to intensify efforts against human trafficking and migrant smuggling by dismantling organised criminal networks and disrupting their business models.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. G7 leaders welcome Iran deal, pledge Ukraine military support

    G7 leaders hailed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding as a "historic opportunity" to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and addressed regional threats, while agreeing to increase air defence supplies to Ukraine and pressure Russia on peace negotiations.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Ruto attends G7 Summit in France to advocate for Africa

    President William Ruto arrived in Evian, France, to represent Africa at the G7 Leaders' Summit, invited by French President Emmanuel Macron. Ruto, accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto and Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, will participate in discussions on the economy, international trade, climate action, security, and artificial intelligence.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ruto represents Africa at G7 Summit in France

    President William Ruto arrived in Evian, France, to participate in the G7 Leaders' Summit as an invited guest of French President Emmanuel Macron. Ruto is expected to advocate for reforms of the global financial system and stronger Africa-world partnerships on trade, infrastructure, and energy.

    16 June 2026 · The Standard

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