90 m. ago Japan’s Exports Rise at Faster Clip Before Trump Tariffs Hit

Japan’s exports rose at a faster pace as businesses increased orders ahead of the rollout of higher tariffs in the US.

Economics

6 h. ago Breweries and maple syrup producer among Vermont businesses hit by Trump’s tariffs on Canada

NEWPORT, Vt. (AP) — Business owners from both sides of the U.S.-Canada border gathered Tuesday in Vermont to share how the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs have affected their industries. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum and repeated comments that Canada should become the 51st state have infuriated Canadians, and many are boycotting […]

Economics

6 d. ago US Lambasts Japan’s ‘700% Rice Tariff,’ Hinting at Levy Target

President Donald Trump’s administration hit out at Japan’s elevated rice tariffs, signaling that the grain and Tokyo will likely be targeted as the US seeks to apply reciprocal tariffs in the coming weeks.

Economics

7 d. ago From Baseball Bats to Caskets, New Trump Tariffs Set to Hit Home

If and when President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum take effect at a minute past midnight in Washington on Wednesday, it will mark a repeat of first-term levies that he and his supporters argue helped rescue the US’s metal makers.

Economics

1 week ago Trump Says He May Hit Canada With Dairy, Lumber Tariffs Soon

President Donald Trump said he may implement reciprocal tariffs on Canadian lumber and dairy products as soon as Friday, threatening again to disrupt crossborder trade.

Economics

2 w. ago LCBO removing U.S. alcohol from its shelves as Trump tariffs hit

Ontario's main liquor store has begun removing U.S. alcohol from its shelves and website in response to tariffs imposed on Canadian goods by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump’s Canada, Mexico, China Tariffs Hit in Deepening Trade War

President Donald Trump delivered on his threat to hit Canada and Mexico with sweeping import levies, imposing one of the largest increases in US tariffs since the 1930s in a dramatic escalation of a trade war that stands to upend ties with major economic partners.

Economics

2 w. ago Bell: Tariffs hit Canada, Liberals plan to play Trump card for an election win

The Trump tariffs are happening as Canadians gear up for an expected election, so politics will not be taking a break

Politics

2 w. ago Bell: Tariffs hit Canada, Liberals plan to play Trump card for election win

The Trump tariffs are happening as Canadians gear up for an expected election, so politics will not be taking a break

Politics

2 w. ago Manitoba businesses brace for impact as Trump’s tariffs set to hit Canadian goods

With the United States being one of Manitoba's oldest and most significant trade partners, the consequences for businesses owners can be rough.

Economics

2 w. ago Alberta to take ‘a big hit’ from Donald Trump’s tariffs, economist says

An economist from the University of Calgary says the impact of sweeping American tariffs on Canadian imports could plunge Alberta and the rest of Canada into a recession.

Economics

2 w. ago As Trump tariffs loom within hours, how the coming days could play out

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are expected to hit the Canadian economy, with some economists expecting Canada to dip into a period of recession.

Economics

2 w. ago South Korea’s Exports Sputter as Risks Rise in Chips and Tariffs

South Korea’s exports lost growth momentum in February as demand for semiconductors weakened and officials scrambled to engage the US in hopes of averting a hit from Donald Trump’s tariff campaign.

Economics

3 w. ago Varcoe: Canadian oil producers face $7B hit from Trump energy tariffs — but U.S. consumers would see $22B wallop, study finds

In a business world that strives for the win-win, U.S. President Donald Trump may achieve the rare lose-lose for consumers and producers with proposed tariffs on Canadian energy — but a windfall for U.S. government revenues. A new report by Goldman Sachs estimates just how large losses would be for companies and consumers on both […]

Economics

3 w. ago Restaurants Warn of Potential $12 Billion Hit From Trump Tariffs

The US trade group representing restaurants urged President Donald Trump to spare food and drinks from tariffs, estimating the levies could cost the industry more than $12 billion and lead to higher prices for consumers.

Economics

3 w. ago Trump Says Planned Tariffs on Canada, Mexico ‘Going Forward’

President Donald Trump said tariffs scheduled to hit Canada and Mexico next month were “on time” and “moving along very rapidly” following an initial delay, even as a US official cautioned the schedule could be less certain.

Economics

4 w. ago Trump Trade Uncertainty Is Hitting EU Economy, Dombrovskis Says

Trade uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s plans to hit the European Union with tariffs is already affecting the bloc by putting a lid on investment, according to EU Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis.

Economics