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Photo by Alex Wong /Getty ImagesIt’s Monday, Aug. 24. Here are the top stories we’re following today.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an Accountor“It’s almost like they tried to derail the negotiations,” one Canadian government source told National Post of the collapsed trade talks with the U.S. And most of the blame for scuppering the potential deal, sources said, was U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who arrived late with a series of last-minute demands on Canada. Read the story. Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks to members of the media in Hamilton about the ongoing trade concerns with the United States on Monday. Photo by Peter J Thompson/National PostThe Ontario premier called on Canadian provinces to go at the U.S. president “full steam” by enacting export tariffs on electricity, oil and potash in an effort to hurt the Republicans in the fast-approaching mid-term elections this fall. He also called Trump “a loser” and claimed to have “more courage, more brains in my baby toe than he has in his whole body.” Read the column. U.S. President Donald Trump stands during the National Anthem at the start of the NTT INDYCAR Series on Sunday in Washington, D.C. Photo by Pool /Getty Images“The federal government’s own disregard for the truth does not automatically validate the version of events put forward by the Americans,” when it comes to why Canada-U.S. trade negotiations fell apart, Geoff Russ writes. But “taking what Donald Trump’s officials say at face value is crass credulity at the worst possible time.” Read the column. Prime Minister Mark Carney talks during a press conference at the Davie Shipyard in Levis, Que., on Monday. Photo by Francis Vachon /PostmediaTrade tensions between Canada and the U.S. escalated again on Monday with President Donald Trump threatening to raise tariffs on Canadians autos, trucks and parts. Prime Minister Mark Carney responded, saying Canada is prepared to negotiate, but only if Washington approaches the talks as a partnership rather than treating Canada as a “subsidiary.” Read the story. Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to the media on Saturday, Aug. 22, about the decision to walk away from trade talks with the U.S. Photo by HYUNGCHEOL PARK / Postmedia“Walking away from trade talks and telling Canadians that we are all in this together is marvellous political theatre that will unite the country in hatred towards the U.S. and will boost the prime minister’s ratings,” Higgins writes. “But it won’t help us economically. It will do nothing for business and will result in perhaps hundreds of thousands of job losses.” Read the column. Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre speaks during a news conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa, Canada on June 25, 2026. Photo by Blair Gable/PostmediaConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said that as the official opposition, his party has a duty to hold the government to account, which is why he wants Prime Minister Mark Carney to call MPs back to Ottawa so they can dissect the failed Canada-U.S. trade talks and figure out a plan forward. “Canadians elect Parliament to defend their interest and decide the hard questions,” he wrote in a letter to Carney. “Those questions can no longer wait.” Read the story. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.