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Yesterday — 8 October 2025Main stream

Carney and Trump: A Collision Avoided, Save for a Nasty Comment or Two

The Canadian prime minister came to Washington determined to take the heat out of the relationship. He mostly succeeded, at least for now.

© Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times

During a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada on Tuesday, President Trump told reporters that “the people of Canada will love us again,” even if some American-imposed tariffs remained in place — which he insisted they would.

EU Proposes 50% Steel Tariffs, a Move to Counter Chinese Imports

8 October 2025 at 00:39
European officials want to sharply lower the bloc’s quota on tariff-free steel imports, while doubling levies to 50 percent, as President Trump’s tariffs create domino effects.

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A steel factory in Duisburg, Germany. The European Union is proposing a sharp increase in tariffs on steel imports.
Before yesterdayMain stream

Global Trade Growth to Slow Sharply Next Year, W.T.O. Says

8 October 2025 at 02:03
The World Trade Organization said trade growth had proved more resilient in 2025 than expected, but would slow next year as result of President Trump’s tariffs.

© Alyssa Schukar for The New York Times

The World Trade Organization has repeatedly expressed concern about the economic effects of President Trump’s tariffs.

Trump to Unveil Farmer Aid as China Shuns U.S. Crops

As it did in 2018, the White House plans to dole out relief funds to struggling U.S. farmers who have lost their biggest customer.

© Rory Doyle for The New York Times

A soybean farm in Stuttgart, Ark. China has been boycotting U.S. crops this year, worsening a financial crisis for American growers.

What to Know About Carney and Trump’s White House Meeting

7 October 2025 at 17:02
President Trump on Tuesday is hosting Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada, who is seeking relief from U.S. tariffs. Few people expect any major concessions.

© Eric Lee/The New York Times

Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada during a meeting with President Trump at the White House in May.

The Race Is on to Make Rare Earth Magnets Outside China

19 September 2025 at 17:30
After Beijing exerted its power over the valuable magnets as leverage, other countries started to add production, but only incrementally. And China is far ahead.
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