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December 5, 2018
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Trump, German auto executives meet at White House

The "Tariff Man" threatened to charge tariffs on auto imports from Europe and other countries, citing U.S. trade deficits with those nations


McKenna concerned global politics may keep Paris agreement rules at bay

As the world's governments prepare to meet in Poland to discuss their climate obligations, Canada's environment minister says it will be an uphill battle to curb emissions


China promises action on U.S. trade deal but gives no details

China hasn't confirmed Trump's claim that Beijing committed to cut auto tariffs and buy more American farm exports


Ford, Volkswagen in talks to build VWs at U.S. Ford plants

VW has said it's considering a new U.S. factory to build electric vehicles that the company plans for the future
 
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Trudeau wants new relationship with Indigenous people to be his legacy as PM

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B.C. chief says one major oil spill could ruin her nation’s economy forever

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