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Daily news — Friday, August 28, 2026

**Canada Halts U.S. Trade Negotiations Over Sovereignty Concerns; Montreal Mourns Expos Broadcaster Jacques Doucet**

*August 28, 2026 – Ottawa, Canada* – The Canadian government announced on Friday that it is suspending ongoing trade talks with the United States, citing concerns over national sovereignty raised by senior official Bill Carney. The decision comes amid a broader review of the bilateral trade agenda.

Carney, who is responsible for overseeing Canada’s trade policy, said the talks “must respect Canada’s sovereign interests” and that certain proposals from the United States were perceived as infringing on those interests. No further details were provided about the specific issues prompting the suspension.

In a separate development, the city of Montreal is grieving the loss of Jacques Doucet, a longtime broadcaster for the former Major League Baseball team, the Montreal Expos. Doucet, who was widely regarded as a legendary voice for the franchise, passed away earlier this week. Tributes have poured in from former players, colleagues, and fans who remembered his contributions to the sport and the community.

Both stories were reported in today’s daily news roundup.

Article and image source: greektimes.ca

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