George Clooney calls for Joe Biden to drop out of presidential race – National

George Clooney calls for Joe Biden to drop out of presidential race – National

Hollywood A-lister and major Democratic donor George Clooney has called for U.S. President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race, claiming he cannot win against Republican Donald Trump. In a scathing op-ed published in The New York Times on Wednesday, Clooney said the 81-year-old president is too old to run for re-election. Despite … Read more

Trudeau headed to Washington for NATO summit. What to expect – National

Trudeau headed to Washington for NATO summit. What to expect – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 8, 2024 7:37 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to arrive in Washington, D.C., on Monday to mark the 75th anniversary of the NATO military alliance. The perilous state of war-ravaged Ukraine and the precarious position … Read more

Canada will take bigger economic hit than U.S. if Trump wins election: report – National

Canada will take bigger economic hit than U.S. if Trump wins election: report – National

Canada stands to bear a greater economic burden than the United States if Donald Trump wins the upcoming presidential election and imposes promised tax cuts and tariffs on all U.S. imports, a new report warns. The analysis released Tuesday by Scotiabank Economics says if Trump returns to the White House and follows through on his … Read more

Canada faces a more protectionist U.S. regardless of who is president: ex-envoy – National

Canada faces a more protectionist U.S. regardless of who is president: ex-envoy – National

Canada’s ambassador to the United States for much of Donald Trump’s presidency says Canada needs to prepare for a more isolationist and protectionist U.S. regardless of who wins the election in November. “What you’ve got is a challenging situation down there where we need to be able to demonstrate to them that we are a … Read more

Trudeau says Trump represents ‘unpredictability’ for Canada – National

Trudeau says Trump represents ‘unpredictability’ for Canada – National

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is reviving the “Team Canada” approach to guide relations with the United States ahead of the possibility of a second Donald Trump presidency. “Obviously, Mr. Trump represents a certain amount of unpredictability, but we will make sure we’re pulling together and preparing for whatever eventuality is,” Trudeau said at … Read more