Analysis Summary:

The BBC article is mostly accurate. The claim about the 35% tariff on Canadian goods is supported by multiple sources. The article exhibits minimal bias, presenting the information in a straightforward manner.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** Trump threatens 35% tariffs on Canadian goods.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports this claim, stating "The US will impose a tariff of 35 per cent on Canadian goods from August 1, Donald Trump said in a letter late on Thursday."
  • Verification Source #2: Supports this claim, mentioning Trump threatened Canadian goods with tariffs.
• Claim:** Trump also threatened blanket tariffs of 15% or 20% on most trade partners.
• Fail to cover:* None of the provided sources directly confirm the specific percentages (15% or 20%) for blanket tariffs on most trade partners.
• Claim:** Trump said he will soon announce new tariffs on the EU.
• Fail to cover:* While Verification Source #2 mentions trade talks with the EU, it doesn't explicitly confirm the claim that Trump said he would soon announce new tariffs on the EU.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Verification Source #1: "The US will impose a tariff of 35 per cent on Canadian goods from August 1, Donald Trump said in a letter late on Thursday." This directly supports the claim of a 35% tariff on Canadian goods.
• Verification Source #2: "Trump said on Friday he was cutting off trade talks with Canada and threatened ... Canadian goods within a week, risking fresh tension…" This supports the claim that Trump threatened tariffs on Canadian goods.
• Verification Source #4: Mentions Trump threatening tariffs on Japan, indicating a pattern of tariff threats, but doesn't confirm the specific claims about blanket tariffs or EU tariffs.
• The lack of coverage for the blanket tariff percentages and EU tariff announcement claims limits the factual accuracy score.