What did Trump say about Canada becoming the '51st state'?

During a Sept. 30 speech at Quantico, Trump joked that Canada could join the U.S. as the '51st state' to receive his new missile-defence system for free, while arguing tariffs were shifting business back to America.

What tariffs on China did Trump threaten?

On Oct. 10, Trump claimed he was preparing a 'massive increase' in tariffs on Chinese imports, though he walked back the threat several days later.

What did Carney discuss with Trump?

Carney’s Oct. 7 meeting with Trump focused on fair treatment for Canada and on maintaining sector-specific agreements for steel, aluminum, and autos even if the broader USMCA pact is revised.

What did the PwC holiday survey reveal?

PwC found Canadians plan to reduce holiday spending by 10%, yet overwhelming majorities still intend to avoid U.S. goods and prefer Canadian-made alternatives.

Why are publishers pushing for a Buy Canadian ad policy?

Canadian publishers argue that at least 25% of federal advertising should go to Canadian outlets instead of U.S. tech giants, to strengthen local journalism.

Why is Roustan Hockey facing delays?

Roustan Hockey, Canada’s last major wooden stick maker, is encountering delays due to U.S. border inspections, surprise tariffs, and the loss of the $800 duty-free exemption.

Weekly Roundup: Trump’s 51st-State Remark, China Tariff Threat, Carney Meeting, PwC Holiday Outlook, Local News Push, Roustan Hockey

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Oct. 15, 2025

🗣️ Trump Resurrects “51st State” Rhetoric

During a Sept. 30 address to U.S. military leaders in Quantico, President Trump joked that Canada could get his new “Golden Dome” missile-defence shield for free…by joining the United States as its 51st state. He also claimed Canada was hurting because U.S. tariffs were bringing business back to America. ...continue reading

💲 Trump Threatens “Massive” New Tariffs on China

On Oct. 10, Trump said he was calculating a “massive increase” in tariffs on Chinese imports and saw no reason to meet President Xi in two weeks. Days later, he walked back the threat—in classic fashion. ...continue reading

🤝 Carney and Trump Talk Fairness & Sectoral Deals

In an Oct. 7 Oval Office meeting, Trump promised to treat Canada “very fairly” on tariffs but mused about renegotiating the USMCA or cutting separate deals. Days later, Carney noted that sector-specific agreements on steel, aluminum, and autos will likely continue even if the broader pact is reopened. ...continue reading

📊 PwC Survey: Canadians Cutting Spending but Buying Local

PwC’s 2025 holiday outlook found Canadians plan to reduce holiday spending by 10%, yet remain committed to local products: 78% intend to avoid U.S.-made goods and nearly half are willing to pay more for Canadian-made items. ...continue reading

📰 Publishers Demand “Buy Canadian” Ad Policy

A coalition of community newspaper groups is urging Ottawa to allocate at least 25% of the federal advertising budget to Canadian news outlets. They argue taxpayer-funded ads shouldn’t flow to U.S. tech giants. The CANADA List covered this earlier in our June 13 post on prioritizing Canadian advertising. ...continue reading

🏒 Roustan Hockey: Last Wooden Stick Maker Under Pressure

A feature on Roustan Hockey—Canada’s last major wooden hockey-stick factory—highlighted how the 15-worker plant produces 400,000 sticks each year but now faces U.S. border inspections, surprise tariffs, and the end of the $800 customs exemption, all of which are slowing shipments and hurting sales. ...continue reading

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