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Canada announced countermeasures and support for workers and businesses in response to United State's tariffs. Photo by HYUNGCHEOL PARK /PostmediaIt’s Tuesday, Aug. 25. 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. 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Ottawa also announced $7.5 billion in additional funding to help businesses and workers weather the impacts of the latest round of American levies. Read the story. U.S. President Donald Trump leaves the stage after speaking at a campaign rally with U.S. Sen. Darline Graham on Aug. 21, 2026 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Photo by Win McNamee /Getty ImagesGet a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againOn Truth Social, the U.S. president pushed back against the prime minister’s claim that the U.S. viewed the French language as an “irritant” during trade deal negotiations, saying he’d “never even thought of doing such a stupid thing.” Instead, Donald Trump accused Mark Carney of lying about it to bolster his political support in Quebec. The prime minister didn’t respond on Tuesday, but Mélanie Joly did. Read the story. Canada on Tuesday, announced counter-tariffs on U.S. goods ranging between 15 percent and 50 per cent, intensifying the trade war between the historically close allies. Photo by ANDREJ IVANOV,SAUL LOEB /AFP via Getty Images“We were treated badly, and the prime minister was right to say enough is enough,” writes Kheiriddin. “You don’t turn on an ally whose people have fought and died alongside you, whose cheap oil has powered your industry for 100 years, and whose people have cultivated ties of friendship with you for generations.” Read the column. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather outside Montreal City Hall on Aug. 24, 2026. Photo by Tim Snow /Montreal GazetteOne pushed my camera, which I was holding up in front of me for my protection, with her hand,” Newman wrote of exiting Montreal City Hall after a vote on a motion for the city to declare Israel a genocidal apartheid state and cut ties with the city. The motion passed only after having these elements removed and pro-Palestinian protesters outside were less than pleased. “Walking away, we heard them shouting, ‘You can’t hide, we charge you with genocide.’” Read the column. A Toronto Police cruiser. Police say they are investigating reports of an antisemitic speech on Sunday. Photo by Michael Peake /PostmediaVideos show man with megaphone claiming Jews use ‘black magic’ at rally in TorontoWearing a keffiyeh around his neck, the unidentified man stood at the intersection of Bathurst and Sheppard, a predominantly Jewish neighbourhood, where he spoke about Jews eating children on “Epstein Island” and of “black magic and horrible things.” On social media, former Conservative MP and Alberta premier Jason Kenney called the man “an avatar of the Islamist-left coalition that is fuelling out of control antisemitism.” Read the story.Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our newsletters here. 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.