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DOJ Antitrust Division Pauses Canadian Investigation Meeting

9/5/2026

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The U.S. Justice Department antitrust division halted cooperation with Canadian authorities, pausing a scheduled investigation meeting.
Division chief Lynda Marshall ordered the pause on Wednesday, though the DOJ later said no such direction was given.
President Donald Trump renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America,” while Canada announced 50% retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion of goods starting Sept. 8.

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The U.S. Justice Department antitrust division halted cooperation with Canadian authorities, pausing a scheduled investigation meeting.
Division chief Lynda Marshall ordered the pause on Wednesday, though the DOJ later said no such direction was given.
President Donald Trump renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America,” while Canada announced 50% retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion of goods starting Sept. 8.