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Canada, UAE conclude free trade negotiations

The governments of Canada and the United Arab Emirates have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement. Thani al-Zeyoudi, the UAE's minister of foreign trade, says the agreement was reached in 47 days, which he called "record time."

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What Trump gets wrong about Canada's wildfires

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to tariff Canada over the wildfire smoke that has "invaded" major cities like New York and Chicago, saying we aren't doing enough to manage the fires. The Globe’s Jesse Winter, who has covered wildfires for years, explains what Trump’s claims overlook.

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Morning Update: Canada considers tariff retaliation

Good morning. Trade flare-ups persist, forcing Canada to get its elbows ready. More on that below, along with renewed wildfire threats and protests in India.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, and Canada's premiers at the First Ministers Meetings in Charlottetown yesterday.
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