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  "id": 10768027,
  "title": "Canada not going to apologize to Trump amid trade war, LeBlanc says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/canada-not-going-to-apologize-to-trump-amid-trade-war-leblanc-says-10768027",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T19:49:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
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    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12077478/donald-trump-tariffs-leblanc-apology/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Canada will not be apologizing to the U.S. amid the ongoing trade war, according to Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc. This comes after President Donald Trump suggested that Canada might apologize for standing up for its workers and businesses during a recent Oval Office meeting with reporters. The trade war has escalated with the imposition of tariffs by both countries, with the U.S. recently implementing a 50% tariff on hundreds of Canadian goods in response to Canada's counter-tariffs. The latest escalation includes an import ban on Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles entering the U.S. LeBlanc dismissed Trump's comments, stating that the Canadian government is defending its economy and workers. He added that Canada remains in contact with its American counterparts, but for now, the focus is on what can be controlled within Canada.",
  "summary": "Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc dismissed the idea that Canada would apologize to the U.S. in the coming weeks, as President Donald Trump stated.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/trump-says-he-does-not-know-if-iran-is-going-to-give-up-yet",
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        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Trump says he does not know if Iran is going to 'give up yet'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/trump-says-he-does-not-know-if-iran-is-going-to-give-up-yet-10791321",
        "published": "2026-09-29T21:46:29.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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