3 h. ago Trump set to announce ’reciprocal’ tariffs in move that could reshape U.S. economy

WASHINGTON — After weeks of White House hype and public anxiety, President Donald Trump is set on Wednesday to announce a barrage of self-described reciprocal tariffs on friend and foe alike. The new tariffs, coming on what Trump has called “Liberation Day,” are a bid to boost U.S. manufacturing and punish other countries for what […]

Economics

7 h. ago State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump’s global trade war escalates

WASHINGTON — As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil his so-called “liberation day” plan to hit multiple countries with tariffs, it’s still not clear whether a temporary pause on separate economywide duties on Canada will be lifted. In early March, Trump imposed — then partially paused — 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs, with a […]

Economics

7 h. ago Trump set to unveil ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on ‘Liberation Day’

Canada is bracing for a fresh round of U.S. tariffs as the trade war launched by President Donald Trump continues to dominate the federal election campaign.

Economics

23 h. ago Here’s a reality check on Trump’s potential ‘Liberation Day’ trade beefs with Canada

While some issues have long caused friction, much of what the U.S. president says doesn't stand up to fact checking

Economics

23 h. ago B.C. border crossings plummet over spring break as Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ looms

According to border crossing data, on the first day of spring break in 2024, 10,117 vehicles crossed at the southbound Peace Arch border crossing into the U.S.

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31 h. ago Europe says it holds alot of trade cards on eve of Trump’s tariff ’Liberation Day’

BRUSSELS — A top European Union official warned the U.S. on Tuesday that the world’s biggest trade bloc “holds a lot of cards” when it comes to dealing with the Trump administration’s new tariffs and has a good plan to retaliate if forced to. U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to roll out taxes on […]

Economics

31 h. ago Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs threat brings further uncertainty to Canada

Many unknowns remain on the new policy, which Trump has taken to calling 'Liberation Day' for the U.S., including what rates the tariffs will be and whether they include Canada.

Economics

31 h. ago Latin Americans Split on Retaliation as Trump’s Tariffs Loom

Latin Americans are broadly worried about US tariffs but have mixed feelings about how their leaders should respond to the barrage of trade levies Donald Trump is poised to unveil this week.

Economics

31 h. ago ‘Europe holds a lot of cards,’ EU head says as new Trump tariffs loom

U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to roll out taxes on imports from other countries on Wednesday. He says they will free the U.S. from reliance on foreign goods.

Economics

32 h. ago Federal party leaders continue campaigning as more Trump tariffs loom

OTTAWA — Party leaders are likely to receive questions about Canada-U.S. relations during their campaign stops today, a day before American President Donald Trump is expected to impose “reciprocal” tariffs by increasing U.S. duties to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports. Tomorrow, Trump may also reinstate economy-wide tariffs on Canada and […]

Politics

35 h. ago Europe says that it holds a lot of trade cards on the eve of Trump’s tariff ‘Liberation Day’

BRUSSELS (AP) — A top European Union official warned the U.S. on Tuesday that the world’s biggest trade bloc “holds a lot of cards” when it comes to dealing with the Trump administration’s new tariffs and has a good plan to retaliate if forced to. U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to roll out taxes […]

Economics

39 h. ago Bank of Japan survey says big manufacturers are gloomier as Trump tariffs loom

TOKYO (AP) — Business sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers has worsened for the first time in a year, partly because of worries about U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, according to a survey by Japan’s central bank released Tuesday. The Bank of Japan’s “tankan” quarterly survey said an index for large manufacturers that shows the percentage […]

Economics

46 h. ago Gold rises to another record as anxiety grips markets. Here’s what you need to know

NEW YORK (AP) — Markets around the world continue to sink on fears about President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies, and investors keep plowing money into gold, with futures hitting another record high Monday. Trump’s latest round of tariffs roll out Wednesday, which Trump has been calling “Liberation Day.” Interest in buying gold can rise […]

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53 h. ago Stock markets around world tumble as Trump’s ’Liberation Day’ approaches

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” is fast approaching, and stock markets around the world are tumbling Monday in advance of it. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 was down 1.3% following one of its worst losses of the past couple of years on Friday. It’s on track to finish the first three […]

Economics

55 h. ago Canada election campaign enters 2nd week as new U.S. tariffs loom

The second week of the federal election campaign is underway, with a fresh round of U.S. tariffs expected to soon reverberate on the hustings.

Politics

3 d. ago As Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs loom large, here’s what it could mean in the U.S.

Most economic analyses say average U.S. families would have to absorb the cost of his tariffs in the form of higher prices and lower incomes

Economics

6 d. ago LILLEY: Trump’s tariffs a distraction at home, a gift for Carney

Trump calls April 2 Liberation Day, Ford calls it Termination Day.

Economics

9 d. ago With Trump’s April 2 reciprocal tariffs looming, the big question is: What’s Canada’s number?

Country could be targeted for GST, dairy supply management and digital services tax

Economics

1 week ago China Says It’s Prepared for Greater Shocks as US Tariffs Loom

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said the country is prepared for “shocks that exceed expectations” as the world braces for US President Donald Trump to announce more tariffs on its trading partners next month.

Economics

1 week ago Trump Plans His Tariff ‘Liberation Day’ With More Targeted Push

President Donald Trump’s coming wave of tariffs is poised to be more targeted than the barrage he has occasionally threatened, aides and allies say, a potential relief for markets gripped by anxiety about an all-out tariff war.

Economics