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27 Jan

Carney Defends Davos Speech, Rejects U.S. Claim of Walking Back Remarks After Trump Call

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada-U.S. relations, Davos speech, Donald Trump, Mark Carney, World Economic Forum

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney has firmly defended his recent speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, dismissing claims from the U.S. administration that he retreated from his remarks during a phone conversation with President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters on Parliament Hill on Tuesday, Carney said his position remains unchanged. “To be absolutely clear, and I said this to the president, I meant what I said in Davos,” he stated. “My remarks were clear and reflected a broader discussion. Canada was among the first countries to recognise the shift in U.S. trade policy that had begun,…

25 Jan

Mark Carney urges Canadians to back homegrown industry after Donald Trump’s tariff warning

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called on citizens to rally behind domestic producers and workers, unveiling a sweeping “Buy Canadian” drive just hours after US President Donald Trump threatened steep trade penalties over Ottawa’s growing engagement with China. In a video message shared online, Carney said the new policy reflects a strategic shift aimed at insulating Canada’s economy from mounting external pressures. He encouraged consumers, businesses and public institutions to prioritise Canadian-made goods and services, presenting the move as both an economic and national resilience measure. “With rising uncertainty in global markets, Canadians are choosing to…

24 Jan

US Signals Possible Rollback of Russian Oil Tariffs on India as Imports Decline

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDonald Trump, energy imports, India Russia oil trade, India US relations, Scott Bessent, US tariffs

New Delhi, January 24, 2025: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said there is a possible “path” to remove the 25 per cent tariffs imposed on India over its purchase of Russian oil, asserting that New Delhi’s imports from Moscow have sharply declined following the US action. The remarks come amid strained India–US ties after President Donald Trump imposed sweeping 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, including a specific 25 per cent levy linked to India’s Russian oil purchases. Bessent described the measure as effective, claiming it had achieved its intended outcome. “We put 25 per cent tariffs on…

20 Jan

Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on French Wine Over Paris’ Snub to ‘Board of Peace’ Plan

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBoard of Peace, Donald Trump, France-US relations, French wine tariff, tariff threat

Washington, January 20, 2026: US President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to France, saying his administration could impose a 200 per cent tariff on French wines and champagnes after Paris declined to join his proposed ‘Board of Peace’ initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts. Responding to questions from reporters, Trump took a swipe at French President Emmanuel Macron over France’s reported decision to stay out of the initiative. He suggested that economic pressure could force a change in stance, claiming that steep tariffs on French exports might prompt Paris to reconsider its position. Sources close to Macron confirmed…

18 Jan

Trump Calls for Leadership Change in Iran as Protests Intensify, Targets Supreme Leader Khamenei

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAyatollah Ali Khamenei, Donald Trump, Iran protests, regime change, US-Iran tensions

Washington DC [US]: US President Donald Trump on Saturday openly called for a change in Iran’s leadership, sharply criticising the long-standing rule of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid intensifying nationwide protests across the Islamic Republic. In an interview, Trump said Iran needs “new leadership,” holding the current regime responsible for the country’s economic collapse, rising inflation and growing public dissatisfaction. He accused Iran’s leadership of maintaining control through force and repression rather than effective governance. Trump alleged that the ruling establishment has inflicted severe damage on the nation, claiming that excessive violence has been used to suppress dissent. He…

14 Jan

Trump Downplays USMCA During Ford Plant Visit, Says US Doesn’t Need Canadian or Mexican Cars

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCUSMA review, Donald Trump, Ford factory Dearborn, US manufacturing, USMCA

Washington/Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed the relevance of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) during a visit to a Ford manufacturing plant in Dearborn, Michigan, saying the United States does not need the trade pact or vehicles produced in Canada and Mexico. Speaking to reporters at the factory, Trump said the US should focus on domestic automobile production. “The problem is we don’t need their product. We don’t need cars made in Canada, we don’t need cars made in Mexico, we want to make them here,” he said. The visit to the Ford plant, where the company…

10 Jan

Eurasia Group Warns Canada Could Bear Brunt of US Political Turmoil in 2026

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada-US relations, Donald Trump, Eurasia Group report, Mark Carney, US tariffs

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada is likely to face the most severe consequences of political instability in the United States next year, according to a new report released by global risk consultancy Eurasia Group on Friday. The firm cautioned that rising uncertainty in Washington and a hardening trade environment could significantly reshape Canada’s economy and its long-standing relationship with its closest ally. The report argues that the traditional Canada–US partnership has entered a fundamentally different phase, driven by US President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and his confrontational approach to governance and trade. It warns that Trump’s efforts to…

05 Jan

Trump Hints at Swift Trade Action as India’s Russian Oil Ties Draw US Attention

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Former US President Donald Trump has again signalled that India’s growing energy trade with Russia could invite economic consequences, warning that higher tariffs remain an option if New Delhi continues importing Russian crude. Trump suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was fully aware of his concerns on the issue. Speaking to the media while returning to Washington aboard Air Force One, Trump said he shared a cordial relationship with the Indian leader but made it clear that displeasure over Russia-related trade had been communicated. He remarked that trade policies could be adjusted quickly, indicating that tariff measures…

26 Dec

Trump Confirms US Military Action Against ISIS-Linked Militants in Nigeria

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California (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has carried out a military operation targeting Islamic State-affiliated fighters in northwest Nigeria, President Donald Trump announced, calling the action a direct response to extremist violence in the region. In a post shared on his social media platform, Truth Social, President Trump said the strike was ordered after reports of repeated attacks by ISIS-linked militants, particularly against Christian communities. He described the operation as forceful and effective, asserting that US forces acted decisively to neutralize the threat. The President said the mission was conducted under his command and emphasized that Washington would not allow…

21 Dec

Epstein Files Vanish From US Justice Department Website, Triggering Political Backlash

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Washington, December 21, 2025: At least 16 documents connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were removed from the US Justice Department’s public website within 24 hours of being uploaded, igniting political criticism and renewed scrutiny over the handling of the high-profile case. The disappearance of the files, which reportedly included images referencing former US President Donald Trump, has not been explained by the department. The documents were publicly accessible on Friday but were no longer available by Saturday. According to reports, the missing material included photographs of artwork depicting nude women and images showing photographs displayed on furniture and…