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PhD is part of my name, tech transfer is my game, with a dash of traveling & photography 📷 🔗 linktr.ee/cliffpavlovic

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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 02/10/2026
“I Read Mark Carney's 600 Page Book, Value(s), So You Don't have To “Here's all you need to know to tell when somebody is lying or bullshitting about having read it and what’s in it.” thebeens.substack.com/p/i-read-mar...
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I Read Mark Carney's 600 Page Book, Value(s), So You Don't have To
Here's all you need to know to tell when somebody is lying or bullshitting about having read it and what’s in it.
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 01/10/2026
What a leaked Canada-EU summit document reveals about Mark Carney's turn to Europe www.thestar.com/politics/wha...
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What a leaked Canada-EU summit document reveals about Mark Carney’s turn to Europe
The document reveals that the EU chief and Canada’s prime minister plan to launch a “Canada-EU Alliance for the Future.”
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Toula Drimonis @mtltoula.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I got a pit in my stomach reading this. As a Sud-ouest resident, I love the Canada Malting plant so much. 😔 sohttps://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/grand-montreal/2026-09-30/effondrement-potentiel/la-canada-malting-pose-un-danger-mortel-pour-les-passants-selon-un-ingenieur.php
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Effondrement potentiel | La Canada Malting pose un danger mortel pour les passants, selon un ingénieur
Une partie de la Canada Malting risque de s’effondrer de façon imminente, posant un danger de mort pour les passants d’une importante rue de Saint-Henri, selon un rapport d’ingénieur obtenu par La Pre...
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 01/10/2026
J33 : La laïcité et les convictions de PSPP Je calle boulechite. avezvousvotepourca.substack.com/p/j33-la-lai...
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J33 : La laïcité et les convictions de PSPP
Je calle boulechite.
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 25/09/2026
A delicious autumn balcony beer 🍺 untp.beer/Qy8Ya
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Cliff is drinking an Automne Sur Prague by Boréale
A delicious autumn balcony beer 🍺
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 25/09/2026
Canadian Beer Day 2026 untappd.com/user/cliffpa...
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Canadian Beer Day 2026: This year's Canadian Beer Day is more than a day on the calendar, it's a celebration built by Canadians and brewed into Canadian culture.
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 25/09/2026
America’s Allies Are No Longer Waiting for Trump to Leave They now figure isolationism and protectionism will be U.S. foreign policy for a long time to come. www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
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America’s Allies Are No Longer Waiting for Trump to Leave
They now figure isolationism and protectionism will be U.S. foreign policy for a long time to come.
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Decrypt @decrypt.co · 24/09/2026
AI Can Now Doxx Your Anonymous Accounts? Here's What’s Going On
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AI Can Now Doxx Your Anonymous Accounts? Here's What’s Going On
A February research paper showing AI can unmask pseudonymous internet users is freaking everyone out again this week. Here's what the paper actually says.
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 23/09/2026
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 23/09/2026
Donald Trump needs the media to survive. It took a blackout by five TV networks for the White House to realize it The president's kryptonite isn't a lawsuit or a First Amendment violation. It’s when the cameras are turned off www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
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Trump’s kryptonite isn't a lawsuit or a First Amendment violation. It’s when TV networks turn off the cameras
Trump needs the media to survive. It took a blackout by five TV networks for the White House to realize it
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 23/09/2026
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 21/09/2026
Major networks suspended their pool coverage of Trump after the White House barred CNN. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/b...
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Networks Suspend Pool Coverage of Trump After White House Bans CNN
The move was an escalation of President Trump’s showdown with the White House press corps after he moved to bar journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 20/09/2026
Why Are We Doing This To Canada? youtu.be/p73d6sL8gVo
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Why Are We Doing This To Canada?
YouTube video by How Money Works
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 20/09/2026
Canada won't pay directly into EU budget under Carney's plan: ambassador-designate www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Canada won't pay directly into EU budget under Carney's plan: ambassador-designate | CBC News
As Prime Minister Mark Carney presses toward creating a "unique alliance" with the European Union, Canada's ambassador is ruling out paying directly into the 27-nation bloc's budget.
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 20/09/2026
Alto acquires first land for Canadian high-speed project www.trains.com/pro/passenge...
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Alto acquires first land for Canadian high-speed project - Trains
MONTREAL — Canadian high-speed rail company Alto has acquired the first piece of land for its proposed Toronto-Quebec City route. The CBC reports that an Alto spokeswoman confirmed the acquisition in an email, but did not disclose the location. Spokeswoman Caroline Des Rosiers told the broadcast network that the property was already on the market [...]Read More...
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 18/09/2026
Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman and Names Son to Replace Him “Father Time always wins,” the 96-year-old, who turned Berkshire Hathaway into an investing powerhouse, said in a letter to shareholders. He will remain on the board as chairman emeritus. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/b...
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Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway Chairman
“Father Time always wins,” the 96-year-old, who turned Berkshire Hathaway into an investing powerhouse, said in a letter to shareholders. He will remain on the board as chairman emeritus.
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 18/09/2026
Carney Calls for E.U.-Canada Pact Amid ‘Ferocious Storm’ Prime Minister Mark Carney told European lawmakers that an alliance would help to secure sovereignty and independence for his country. The moves come amid a historic low for U.S. ties with Canada. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/w...
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Carney Calls for E.U.-Canada Pact Amid ‘Ferocious Storm’
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 18/09/2026
Trump Wanted Canada as the 51st State. He Ended Up Pushing It Toward the European Union. The invitation by the E.U. for Canada to become an “associate member” is a sign of Mr. Trump’s brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America’s closest friends. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/u...
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Trump Wanted Canada as the 51st State. He Ended Up Pushing It Toward the European Union.
The invitation by the E.U. for Canada to become an “associate member” is a sign of Mr. Trump’s brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America’s closest friends.
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 16/09/2026
E.U. Offers to Make Canada ‘Associate Member’ as U.S. Ties Weaken for Both Canada and the European Union have been confronting an increasingly challenging relationship with the United States under President Trump. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/w...
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E.U. Offers to Make Canada ‘Associate Member’ as U.S. Ties Weaken for Both
Canada and the European Union have been confronting an increasingly challenging relationship with the United States under President Trump.
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 15/09/2026
The Trans-Pacific partnership is increasingly serving as Canada’s insurance policy against Trump’s trade tumult www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
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Opinion: The Trans-Pacific partnership is increasingly serving as Canada’s insurance policy against Trump’s trade tumult
With more countries considering membership, the trade pact is proving to be a gift for middle powers
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 15/09/2026
In a major defeat for President Trump, the latest Supreme Court ruling leaves intact election procedures and prohibits changes that could have had significant impacts for millions of voters in the midterms. Read more: wapo.st/4gOObug
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 15/09/2026
Mark Carney’s Audacious Bid to Make Canada an ‘Associate Member’ of the EU As trade talks with the U.S. collapse, prime minister pursues a major—and risky—pivot to Europe; an Ottawa book club plays its part www.wsj.com/world/europe...
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Exclusive | Mark Carney’s Audacious Bid to Make Canada an ‘Associate Member’ of the EU
As trade talks with the U.S. collapse, prime minister pursues a major—and risky—pivot to Europe; an Ottawa book club plays its part.
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 14/09/2026
Ottawa seeks tighter ties with EU without sacrificing sovereignty Canada wants to forge deeper trade, investment, security, data and labour ties with the European Union − but not at the expense of Canadian sovereignty. www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
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Ottawa seeks tighter ties with EU without sacrificing sovereignty
EU floated idea of ‘associate’ membership, but defining official relationship is still premature, senior government official says
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 13/09/2026
The 5 big lies Donald Trump is telling about Canada's trade & the facts that shoot them all down Trump's numbers keep changing because they were never real, writes Jim Stanford. Here's a point-by-point rebuttal of his wildest arguments & what the data actually shows www.thestar.com/business/opi...
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The five big lies Trump is telling about Canada's trade — and the facts that shoot them all down
Trump's numbers keep changing because they were never real, writes Jim Stanford. Here's a point-by-point rebuttal of his wildest arguments
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 13/09/2026
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 09/09/2026
Quebec Is Getting Hammered by Trump’s Trade War. It’s Not Backing Down Businesses are paying the price—and overwhelmingly support Carney thewalrus.ca/quebec-trump...
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Quebec Is Getting Hammered by Trump’s Trade War. It’s Not Backing Down | The Walrus
Businesses are paying the price—and overwhelmingly support Carney
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 09/09/2026
Canada understands what we refuse to: Trump is a joke | Opinion Canadians are confronting the reality of an obviously unhinged president better than the Republican Party, about 30% of Americans and a shockingly large swath of U.S. news organizations. www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
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Canada understands what we refuse to: Trump is a joke | Opinion
Sorry, but I'm rooting for Canada in this insipid trade war our president started. At least they know how to treat a petulant child like Donald Trump.
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 09/09/2026
EU and Canada plan far-reaching alliance to strengthen partnership European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to announce the plans on Sept. 16 financialpost.com/news/eu-cana...
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EU and Canada plan far-reaching alliance to strengthen partnership
The EU and Canada are working toward a new, all-encompassing relationship that will range from trade to security. Read more.
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 09/09/2026
Canada’s Carney Doubles Down on Pivot Away from the United States With tariffs on U.S. goods in effect and high-profile international engagements coming up, the Canadian leader keeps moving toward his goal. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/w...
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Canada’s Carney Doubles Down on Pivot Away from the United States
With tariffs on U.S. goods in effect and high-profile international engagements coming up, the Canadian leader keeps moving toward his goal.
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 07/09/2026
'They're Diversifying Away From The US!': DelBene Slams Impacts Of Canada Trade War youtu.be/D56Gq8WDXvA?...
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'They're Diversifying Away From The US!': DelBene Slams Impacts Of Canada Trade War
YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 05/09/2026
Trump’s tariffs forced this U.S. company’s move to Canada. And it’s not the only one Canada has become a better place to do business for some U.S. companies that sell globally, thanks to tariff-free access to major overseas markets www.thestar.com/business/fac...
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Trump’s tariffs forced this U.S. company’s move to Canada. And it’s not the only one
Faced with Trump tariffs, some U.S. manufacturers are moving production to Ontario and Quebec to cut costs by almost 30 per cent.
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 04/09/2026
Little Tobacco Moment www.profgmedia.com/p/little-tob...
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Little Tobacco Moment
Meta Wins
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 30/08/2026
UEFA prepares criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA's Infantino www.sportsnet.ca/fifa-world-c...
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UEFA prepares criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA's Infantino
UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Swiss courts for possible financial mismanagement over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private inv...
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 29/08/2026
The Canada-U.S. trade war and what happens when brinkmanship blows up Professor Janice Stein on how history’s geopolitical lessons can inform Canada’s next steps www.begiant.ca/stories/idea...
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The Canada-U.S. trade war and what happens when brinkmanship blows up
Professor Janice Stein on how history’s geopolitical lessons can inform Canada’s next steps
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 29/08/2026
Canada ready to further distance itself from U.S. on military procurement Trade war has strengthened resolve to boost military co-operation with Europe, Asia www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Canada ready to further distance itself from U.S. on military procurement | CBC News
The flareup in the Canada-U.S. tariff war has not only strengthened Ottawa’s resolve to boost military co-operation with Europe and Asia — it's also hurting prospects of major military purchases from ...
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 28/08/2026
Peter Cullen, Canadian-born voice of Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers,’ dies at 85 Cullen’s family said in a statement that he died Wednesday in his Los Angeles home, surrounded by loved ones. www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
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Peter Cullen, Canadian-born voice of Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers,’ dies at 85
Cullen's family said in a statement that he died Wednesday in his Los Angeles home, surrounded by loved ones.
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 28/08/2026
Social Media and the Myth of the Big Tobacco Moment Smoking used to be everywhere, the way Facebook, TikTok, Snap, YouTube and Instagram are now. Society decided to break the habit, but it took a long time. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/28/t...
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Social Media and the Myth of the Big Tobacco Moment
Smoking used to be everywhere, the way Facebook, TikTok, Snap, YouTube and Instagram are now. Society decided to break the habit, but it took a long time.
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 26/08/2026
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 26/08/2026
Dolly Parton's widespread appeal spans diverse groups, from Christians to drag queens. Parton’s influence remains unmatched, with her songs and persona leaving a lasting impact. From books to blockbusters, we reflect on her biggest cultural contributions:
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What we loved most about Dolly Parton
From books to blockbusters, we reflect on Dolly’s biggest cultural contributions.
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 26/08/2026
Dolly Parton, one of country music's greatest legends, dead at 80 'Queen of Country' was Hollywood fixture for more than 60 years www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
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Dolly Parton, one of country music's greatest legends, dead at 80 | CBC News
Dolly Parton, the country music star beloved for her music and philanthropy, has died, her family said in a statement.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 25/08/2026
Breaking news: Dolly Parton dies at 80. With her rhinestones and blond bouffant, she carved out a singular place in American life as a musician, movie star, philanthropist and feminist heroine. wapo.st/4wTcnR1
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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 25/08/2026
China’s data centers will quadruple their electricity consumption by the end of the decade, according to Wood Mackenzie, by which point they will use more power than South Korea does now.
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China’s Data Centers to Use More Power Than South Korea by 2030
China’s data centers will quadruple their electricity consumption by the end of the decade, according to Wood Mackenzie Ltd., by which point they will use more power than South Korea does now.
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 25/08/2026
Côte-des-Neiges under a cloudy late summer sunset #jaimecdn #sunset #cotedesneiges #montreal #quebec #canada
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 24/08/2026
Almost two years since Donald Trump won an election pledging to slash prices and fix the US’s public finances, his Iran war and tax cuts have delivered a different outcome. ft.trib.al/a3c5qdp
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 25/08/2026
Good morning, Asia. While you were sleeping, one of our most-read stories was about a technology-sharing partnership that will make the UK the first foreign country to access a vast trove of combat imagery used to train AI models. ft.trib.al/LDPg5qW
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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 25/08/2026
US-Canada trade talks collapsed after last-minute pressure from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, according to people familiar with the matter
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Lutnick’s Intervention in Canada Talks Draws Praise and Blame
US-Canada trade talks collapsed after last-minute pressure from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, according to people familiar with the matter, leaving President Donald Trump to impose new tariffs and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowing retaliation.
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 23/08/2026
Carney says trade deal became untenable when U.S. 'asked too much and offered too little' Canada came to realize that sometimes the U.S.'s signature 'was written in pencil': PM www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Carney says trade deal became untenable when U.S. 'asked too much and offered too little' | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney told his negotiators to walk away from the table after the Trump administration introduced late unacceptable demands on culture, autos and sovereignty that, when taken in co...
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 22/08/2026
Threat to Quebec’s French language, identity key reason Carney ends trade talks with Trump montrealgazette.com/news/quebec-...
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Threat to Quebec’s French language, identity key reason Carney ends trade talks with Trump
Quebec entered a perilous new phase of the trade war Saturday after trade talks between Canada and the U.S. collapsed.
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 22/08/2026
How to Lose a Trade War "The Trump administration has one big idea about Canada," writes David Frum. "That one big idea is wrong." www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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How to Lose a Trade War
Trump’s bullying of Canada is failing.
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Cliff Pavlovic @cliffpavlovic.com · 22/08/2026
Canada-U.S. Trade War Escalates as Talks Collapse Intense negotiations to stave off new levies by the Trump administration ended in an impasse as Mark Carney suspended talks. U.S. tariffs on Canada, and retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., will come into effect. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/w...
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Canada-U.S. Trade War Escalates as Talks Collapse
Intense negotiations to stave off new levies by the Trump administration ended in an impasse as Mark Carney suspended talks. U.S. tariffs on Canada, and retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., will come into...
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