8 h. ago Trump says 35% tariff letter is ’the deal’, as Carney prepares for trade U.S. negotiations

'I watched a show this morning and they were talking about, "Well when's he going to make the deal?" The deals are already made. The letters are the deals''

Economics

10 h. ago Cabinet to meet Tuesday as Trump says 35% tariff letter is ’the deal’

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with his cabinet on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump says his letters threatening upwards of 35% tariffs to Carney, and other leaders are “the deals.” The president sent Carney a letter late last week saying Canada will face a 35% tariff rate after Aug. 1, while other […]

Economics

29 h. ago Trump to meet NATO secretary general over Ukraine weapons plan

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is set to meet President Donald Trump this week on the heels of the U.S. leader announcing plans to sell NATO allies weaponry that they can then pass on to Ukraine. Rutte will be in Washington on Monday and Tuesday and plans to hold talks with Trump, […]

Politics

36 h. ago Trump to meet NATO secretary general as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons sales

NATO announced on Sunday that Rutte will be in Washington on Monday and Tuesday and would hold talks with Trump, Marco Rubio, and Pete Hegseth as well as members of Congress.

Politics

3 d. ago Business leaders lament latest U.S. tariff threat as experts play down risks

TORONTO — The latest tariff threat from U.S. President Donald Trump is drawing condemnation from business leaders, though more because of the added uncertainty than the potential direct impact that experts played down. Trump threatened to impose a 35 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods On Aug. 1 in a letter released late Thursday, […]

Economics

5 d. ago U.S. copper tariffs threat met with shrugs, skepticism, though risks remain

While Canadian copper miners have largely said U.S. copper tariffs won’t affect them, some market analysts are wondering how realistic the threat really even is. U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he was planning to impose 50 per cent tariffs on copper imports, though any details on possible exemptions or timing have yet to […]

Economics

6 d. ago Trump ‘not happy’ with Putin, blames him for killing ‘lot of people’ in Ukraine

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he’s “not happy” with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, saying Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine is “killing a lot of people” on both sides. “I’m not happy with him, I can tell you that much right now. This is killing a lot of people,” Trump said of […]

Politics

6 d. ago Supreme Court clears the way for Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce despite warnings that critical government services will be lost and hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be out of their jobs. The justices overrode lower court orders that temporarily froze the cuts, which […]

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1 week ago Trump says Israel has agreed on terms of Gaza ceasefire, urges Hamas to accept

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Israel has agreed on terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and warned Hamas to accept the deal before conditions worsen. Trump announced the development as he prepares to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House on Monday. The U.S. leader has […]

Events

1 week ago Trump Risks Voter Blowback as ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Moves Forward

The US Senate handed President Donald Trump a major political victory with its Tuesday passage of a sweeping domestic policy bill, bringing him one step closer to a signature legislative achievement in an administration that has largely governed through executive power.

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1 week ago Trump Takes Aim at Musk Over EV Subsidies; Tesla Shares Slump

President Donald Trump lashed out at Elon Musk on Tuesday, accusing the Tesla Inc. and SpaceX chief executive officer of benefiting excessively from government electric vehicle subsidies. Tesla shares tumbled.

Events

2 w. ago Japanese manufacturers are slightly more optimistic despite Trump tariff worries

TOKYO (AP) — Business sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers has improved slightly, according to a survey by Japan’s central bank released Tuesday, although worries persist over President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The Bank of Japan’s quarterly tankan survey said an index for large manufacturers rose to plus 13 from plus 12 in March, when it marked […]

Economics

2 w. ago Federal judge orders Trump administration to release EV charger funding in 14 states

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to release billions of dollars in funding for the build out of electric vehicle chargers in more than a dozen states. U.S. District Judge Tana Lin in Washington state partially granted a preliminary injunction that sought to free up the money approved under […]

Politics

2 w. ago Trump discloses flattering private message from NATO chief Rutte

Leaders beware of texting with Donald Trump, you might just find your private correspondence leaked by the U.S. president himself on Truth Social for global consumption. Trump on Tuesday posted a fawning message from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to his social media platform ahead of his arrival at the military alliance’s summit at The […]

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2 w. ago US Stocks Extend Gains as Trump Urges Truce Between Israel, Iran

US equities jumped at the start of Tuesday trading as President Donald Trump affirmed his confidence in a truce between Israel and Iran, urging both countries to adhere to a ceasefire agreement.

Economics

3 w. ago Trump to extend deadline for TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell app

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will sign an executive order this week to extend a deadline for TikTok’s Chinese owner to divest the popular video-sharing app, the White House announced Tuesday. Trump had signed an order in early April to keep TikTok running for an additional 75 days after a potential deal to sell the […]

Economics

3 w. ago Trump urges Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender,’ says they know where ayatollah’s hiding

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday the U.S. knows where Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is hiding during the Israel-Iran conflict but doesn’t want him killed “for now.” Trump urged, in a social media posting, Iran’s “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER” as the five-day conflict continues to escalate. “We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ […]

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3 w. ago Trump Meets With Security Team After Demanding Iran ‘Surrender’

President Donald Trump was meeting with his national security team in Washington on Tuesday to discuss the escalating Middle East conflict, according to people familiar with the matter, fueling fresh speculation that the US is on the verge of joining Israel’s attack on Iran.

Events

3 w. ago Trump suggests he’ll extend deadline for TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell app

President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that he would likely extend a deadline for TikTok’s Chinese owner to divest the popular video sharing app. Trump had signed an order in early April to keep TikTok running for another 75 days after a potential deal to sell the app to American owners was put on ice. […]

Economics