Trump escalates Canada trade war, imposing sweeping new import ban and tariffs
The ban on Canadian alcohol, dairy and motorcycles takes effect on 29 September, with new 50% tariffs following on 15 September, as Prime Minister Mark Carney further warns of a "cost" to reducing US dependence
Canada launches its defence programme to reduce its dependence on the US
The country plans to spend $82 billion over five years on defence to align with NATO's defence spending targets