7 d. ago Trump tariffs affect ag industry, including exempt products: CFA

While Canada was spared from Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs, the instability has caused stress among producers across the country.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump’s Tariff Rationale Challenged in Suit by Small Companies

Several small US businesses sued President Donald Trump over his “Liberation Day” tariffs in the latest legal challenge to his use of sweeping executive powers to extract concessions from foreign trade partners.

Economics

3 w. ago The Terror of Trump's Tariffs: What does it all mean for Ottawa?

"We're going to have to make an adjustment," says Kichesippi Beer Co. owner Paul Meek in response to tariffs U.S. president Donald Trump imposed on "Liberation Day."

Economics

3 w. ago China imposes 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products starting April 10

BEIJING — China announced Friday that it will impose a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products beginning April 10, part of a flurry of retaliatory measures following U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” slate of double-digit tariffs. The new tariff matches the rate of the U.S. “reciprocal” tariff of 34% on Chinese exports […]

Economics

3 w. ago B.C. premier to speak live following Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a minimum 10 per cent baseline tariff on imports from most countries, not including Canada and Mexico.

Economics

3 w. ago LILLEY: No new tariffs from Trump a hit to Carney’s campaign

It’s not quite a presidential pardon, but we could call it a reprieve. Canada didn’t get any additional tariffs as U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated what he called “Liberation Day.” Trump has been talking about new tariffs on Canada for months; he even went on a rant during his Rose Garden ceremony about how he […]

Economics

3 w. ago B.C. exhales for now as it escapes additional tariffs on Trump's 'Liberation Day'

Canada is still being charged 25 per cent tariffs on steel, aluminum and non-USMCA goods, and is facing a similar level of tariffs on automobiles.

Economics

3 w. ago ’Liberation Day’: A timeline of Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada

For over a year before the November 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump had been signalling plans to impose across-the-board tariffs if he won the United States presidency.  Trump was elected on Nov. 5, and it’s been a roller-coaster ever since for Canadian leaders and businesses. He has threatened, enacted, modified and delayed multiple rounds of […]

Economics

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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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4 w. 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

4 w. 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

4 w. 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

4 w. 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

4 w. 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

4 w. 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

4 w. 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 […]

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