Tit for tat tariffs; Trump's latest threat; Remembering Dolly Parton

Tit for tat tariffs; Trump's latest threat; Remembering Dolly Parton

Author: Global News August 26, 2026 Duration: 25:42
Canada unveils its retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. Mackenzie Gray explains how Ottawa is hitting back. Jacqueline Hansen looks at the federal support being offered to some businesses. Jillian Piper tells you how premiers are bracing for what could be a very long fight, and how Ontario Premier Doug Ford is backtracking. Touria Izri reports on U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat: renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America. And from bloom to bust: Eric Sorensen explains how the trade could affect Canada's budding flower industry. Redmond Shannon looks at how new American sanctions against Iran are instead of reigniting tensions with China. Candice Cole reports on how the U.S. is set to revoke the visas of 200,000 asylum seekers. Plus: an unparalleled talent who rose from poverty to become one of the world's biggest names. Heather Yourex-West remembers the life of legendary singer, songwriter, and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who died today at the age of 80 after being recently diagnosed with cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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