Tentative trade deal; Foreign interference ahead of Alberta referendum

Tentative trade deal; Foreign interference ahead of Alberta referendum

Author: Global News August 20, 2026 Duration: 26:17
Canada has avoided additional 50 per cent tariffs until at least Aug. 22 after reaching a tentative trade deal with the U.S. Mackenzie Gray explains what's known about the concessions both sides could be making in the agreement. And Heidi Petracek gets reaction from anxious Canadian business owners. Heather Yourex-West reports on the growing evidence there are attempts by foreign actors to influence Alberta's upcoming separation referendum. Redmond Shannon reports on Israel investigating the death of a Palestinian girl, six members of her family, and two paramedics who came to their aid. Democratic voters delivered a surprising result for the party's U.S. Senate primary in Florida, where socialist Angie Nixon won the nomination. Candice Cole explains what it signals for the Democrats' direction, and the party's chances of seizing some power from the Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. Touria Izri looks at how China is doubling down on robots, and why this is drawing the ire of the U.S. Plus, many First Nations communities use the summer and early autumn to commemorate Treaty Day, a time to celebrate Indigenous culture with a variety of events. As Melissa Ridgen reports, this year's festivities are headlined by a new trend honouring aunties and earrings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Duration: 26:00
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Duration: 26:17
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Duration: 26:05
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