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

1 week ago U.S. Fed chief says tariffs, inflation fears mean rate cuts can wait

The sharp volatility in financial markets since President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs April 2, only to put most on hold, led to questions on potential rate cuts.

Economics

3 w. ago Senate Democrat Ron Wyden Says He’ll Force Vote on Repealing Trump Tariffs

Democratic Senator Ron Wyden said Tuesday he will force a vote on repealing the sweeping global tariffs Donald Trump announced last week, testing political support for the president’s trade war.

Economics

3 w. ago Sticking with a retirement investing plan during times of volatility

TORONTO — Three days of wild market volatility sparked by U.S. tariffs is enough to cause any investor stress, but for those in retirement, the plunge can be extra difficult. Markets have taken a nosedive after U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping global tariffs last Wednesday. While it can be worrisome to see markets […]

Economics

3 w. ago CHARLEBOIS: Make no mistake, Canada still at war with world’s largest markets

“While Trump’s latest tariffs spared North American food trade, Canada remains entangled in costly disputes with China, India, and the U.S.—and our agri-food sector can’t afford to stay on the defensive.” Canada may still be reeling from a bout of political and diplomatic shock—call it Post-Disruption Stress Disorder (PDSD)—following the April 2 announcement in the […]

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3 w. ago The world reacts with caution to US ‘reciprocal’ tariffs against dozens of nations

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The sweeping new tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump were met initially with measured reactions from key trading partners, highlighting the lack of appetite for a full-fledged trade war. The fact that the tariffs fell most heavily on parts of the world sleeping through the night appeared to at […]

Economics

3 w. ago Why does Trump want tariffs? Here’s what he has said about U.S. imports.

President Donald Trump is expected to announce sweeping new tariffs Wednesday, which he has dubbed “Liberation Day.” The move comes after the administration has already imposed or announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and some products coming from China, Mexico and Canada. Critics of the proposals say tariffs are a tax ultimately paid by […]

Economics

3 w. ago Canada spared any new tariffs as Trump announces sweeping new country

Canada and Mexico were excluded from the countries facing new tariffs ranging from 10 per cent to 49 per cent

Economics

3 w. ago Canada spared new tariffs as Trump hits China, Europe; Carney says Canadians still impacted

Canada and Mexico were excluded from the countries facing new tariffs ranging from 10 per cent to 49 per cent

Economics

3 w. ago Poilievre says he hasn’t reached out to Trump White House to ‘not divide Canada’s voice’

Poilievre's comments come hours before Trump is set to announce a sweeping round of tariffs on foreign imports

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3 w. ago Poilievre says he won’t ‘divide Canada’s voice’ by reaching out to Trump admin

Poilievre's comments come hours before Trump is set to announce a sweeping round of tariffs on foreign imports

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3 w. ago Poilievre says he won’t ‘divide Canada’s voice’ by reaching out to Trump administration

Poilievre's comments come hours before Trump is set to announce a sweeping round of tariffs on foreign imports

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