20 h. ago B.C. premier to provide update on legislation responding to Trump tariff threats

David Eby has previously said the legislation will allow the province to apply a toll on trucks transiting the province between Alaska and the continental United States.

Economics

20 h. ago B.C. Hydro cuts Tesla from charger rebate program in tariff fight

In response to the U.S. tariff threats (and perhaps a nod to Elon Musk's government tampering) the utility has cut off the subsidy for Tesla' proprietary chargers

Economics

20 h. ago BC Hydro bans Tesla from charger rebate program as B.C. ramps up tariff response

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is ramping up its response to the trade war with the United States, with BC Hydro banning Tesla products from its electric vehicle rebate program and the government tabling legislation to combat the tariff threats. BC Hydro says on its website that the change would cover Tesla chargers, batteries and inverters […]

Economics

24 h. ago Trump, EU locked in tariff battle over U.S. whiskey, European wine

The European tariff, which was unveiled in response to steel and aluminum tariffs by the U.S. administration, was expected to go into effect on April 1.

Economics

25 h. ago Trump threatens 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tariff

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey. The European tariff, which was unveiled in response to steel and aluminum tariffs by the U.S. administration, was expected to go into effect on April […]

Economics

34 h. ago South Korea to Scrutinize Steel Imports in US Tariff Response

South Korea will strengthen its scrutiny of metals imports to protect its producers from potential dumping in the local market after President Donald Trump proceeded with plans to apply 25% tariffs on global steel and aluminum imports.

Economics

53 h. ago U.S. booze isn’t returning to the LCBO yet. Is prohibition helping in tariff war?

On March 4, Ontario Premier Doug Ford ordered the LCBO to remove U.S.-made alcohol from its stores and wholesale catalogue as part of a tariff response measure.

Economics

69 h. ago Confused about tariff deadlines? Here’s what we know right now

OTTAWA — The trade war between the U.S. and Canada took another turn Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to double the tariff on steel and aluminum imports coming from Canada in response to Ontario’s surcharge on electricity exports. Trump said 50 per cent tariffs will be placed on Canadian steel and aluminum starting […]

Economics

2 d. ago Ontario ‘won’t back down,’ Ford says as Trump calls for significant tariff hike

Ontario “won’t back down” after U.S. President Donald Trump called for a further tariff hike in response to the province’s 25 per cent export tax on electricity.

Economics

3 d. ago Trump announces severe retaliation in response to Ontario tariffs on electricity

U.S. President Donald Trump announced further tariffs on Canada on Tuesday, imposed in response to Ontario Premier Doug Ford's 25 per cent tariffs on electricity supplied to the States.Trump took to his Truth Social platform on Tuesday morning, announcing that tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products coming into the U.S. would be doubled from 25 per cent to 50 per cent in response to Doug Ford's retaliation to U.S. tariff threats.Trump stated that "Based on Ontario, Canada, placing a 25 per cent Tariff on 'Electricity' coming into the United States, I have instructed my Secretary of Commerce to add an ADDITIONAL 25 per cent Tariff, to 50 per cent, on all STEEL and ALUMINUM COMING INTO THE UNITED STATES FROM CANADA, ONE OF THE HIGHEST TARIFFING NATIONS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.""This will go into effect TOMORROW MORNING, March 12th. Also, Canada must immediately drop their Anti-American Farmer Tariff of 250 per cent to 390 per cent on various U.S. dairy products, which has l...

Economics

4 d. ago CHARLEBOIS: Canada keeps losing at geopolitics, farmers pay the price

Canada has walked itself into an unnecessary trade war with the United States’ biggest geopolitical rival, China. The consequences are now clear: New retaliatory tariffs from China are directly targeting our farmers, affecting over $3 billion in agrifood commodities and products. These measures are a direct response to Canada’s decision to impose a 100% tariff […]

Politics

7 d. ago John Rustad: The NDP budget that should scare every British Columbian

Opinion: We are reckoning with a record-breaking deficit of $10.9 billion, which represents an increase of $1.8 billion in just the past two months

Transport

7 d. ago OPINION: The overlooked dependency: Canada’s response to tariffs should include fuel ethanol

Canadians are getting fed up. In hockey arenas and grocery store aisles alike, frustration is mounting — a conviction that our nation deserves more respect in its relationship with America. While citizens simmer with discontent, Ottawa’s response to looming U.S. tariff threats has been predictably measured, if uninspired. Yet, amidst the standard political theatre lies […]

Economics

8 d. ago Premier Danielle Smith to speak Wednesday about Alberta’s response to U.S. tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday slapped sweeping 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports and a 10 per cent levy on energy products.

Economics

9 d. ago B.C. budget features record $11B deficit, billions in tariff response spending

Finance Minister Brenda Bailey said the U.S. tariffs would come at great cost — but now is not the time to retreat by cutting spending on public services

Economics

9 d. ago Trade war begins: Alberta premier 'fully supports' federal tariff response

U.S. tariffs 'foolish and a failure in every regard' said Alberta premier Danielle Smith

Economics

9 d. ago 'No winners' in trade war: Alberta premier offers full support for federal response to Trump tariffs

U.S. tariffs 'foolish and a failure in every regard,' said Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

Economics

1 week ago Chinese Stocks Pare Losses as Investors Assess Tariff Response

Chinese stocks pared losses as traders digested an escalation in Sino-American tensions before a crucial political meeting in Beijing this week.

Economics

1 week ago China May Hit US Crops in Tariff Response, Global Times Says

China is considering retaliatory measures on US agriculture and food products in response to tariffs from the Trump administration that are scheduled to take effect on Tuesday, according to the Global Times.

Economics

1 week ago Opinion: Boom turns to bust in budget, as Alberta remains on resource revenue roller

According to the new provincial budget released Thursday, Alberta will flip from a $5.8-billion budget surplus in 2024-2025 to a $5.2-billion budget deficit in 2025-2026, with more deficits projected over the following two years. But Albertans shouldn’t be surprised — it’s all part of the roller-coaster Premier Danielle Smith’s government signed up for by attempting […]

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