Published Aug 11, 2026Last updated 7 hours ago1 minute readPhoto by BRUCE MacKINNON /THE CHRONICLE HERALDArticle contentTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentRelated:Article contentArticle contentCanada races for interim deal before Trump’s 50% tariffs inflame trade feudArticle contentCanadian officials have told their U.S. counterparts that if Trump carries out his 50 per cent tariff threat this month, it would severely damage relationsArticle contentCanadian negotiators are trying to secure a deal with the U.S. before 50 per cent tariffs on a wide range of goods threatened by President Donald Trump kick in on Aug. 19, while warning of an ugly new phase of the trade dispute if the levies are imposed.Article contentArticle contentGet Bruce MacKinnon’s latest editorial cartoon as soon as it drops, plus all the essential news when you sign up for news alerts with The Chronicle Herald.Article contentWe’re always looking for interesting takes on this story, or any other issue that’s important to Nova Scotia. Instead of shouting into the online void, why not reach people who might actually consider your opinion?Article contentSend us an email with your most insightful take to CHletters@postmedia.com.Article contentArticle content
Bruce MacKinnon: Unpredictable nature of Trump trade talks all too predictable
