10 h. ago Asia Gains Lead in Race for Interim Deals to Avoid Trump Tariffs

Asian economies geared for exports and facing some of the highest US “reciprocal” tariffs are leading the way over their western counterparts in trade negotiations with the Trump administration.

Economics

10 h. ago ECB Prepares for June Cut as Economy Hurt Even If Trade Is Fixed

European Central Bank officials are preparing to lower interest rates further, expecting lasting damage to the economy from US tariffs even if Donald Trump’s administration softens its stance in the weeks ahead.

Economics

12 h. ago How Canadians are standing up to the U.S. and Trump’s tariffs in the grocery aisles

Defiant shoppers are trying new brands and recipes — often paying more — to support Canadian businesses and send a clear message south

Economics

41 h. ago Charting the Global Economy: US Dollar Slide Evocative of Nixon

The dollar is on pace for its worst performance during the first 100 days of a US presidency since Richard Nixon was in the White House as Donald Trump imposes tariffs and attempts to reshape global trade.

Culture

52 h. ago Trump, China trade conflicting statements on trade talks, raising confusion

Trump asserted in an interview and in exchanges with reporters Friday that tariff negotiations were underway with China, but Beijing denied any talks were taking place.

Economics

54 h. ago What Trump told Time magazine about tariffs, taxes and the rule of law

Trump's insistence that his comments about Canada are 'not trolling' was far from the only moment that stood out from the wide-ranging interview.

Economics

56 h. ago Trump keeps contradicting himself on tariffs, making a fragile world economy nervous

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump can’t stop contradicting himself on his own tariff plans. He says he’s on a path to cut several new trade deals in a few weeks — but has also suggested it’s “physically impossible” to hold all the needed meetings. Trump has said he will simply set new tariff rates […]

Economics

60 h. ago ETF Frenzy for Retail Daredevils Goes On Despite Market Turmoil

Wild market gyrations fueled by Donald Trump’s tariff war aren’t stopping issuers from rolling out a fresh crop of exchange-traded funds — many aimed squarely at investors with a taste for speculation.

Other

66 h. ago Are we in a recession? Don’t trust lipstick and underwear sales as a gauge

As experts warn of a near-term recession brought on by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, many are looking for clues that may not be the most reliable indicators.

Other

67 h. ago UK Retail Sales Were Soaring Before US Tariffs Rocked Confidence

Britain’s economy posted its strongest retail sales since 2021 in the first quarter, before consumer confidence was sent sliding by Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Economics

3 d. ago What is ‘stagflation’? A closer look at the economic ‘double kiss of death’

Recession fears loom large for Canadians as the country grapples with U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. But economists are also warning of 'stagflation.' What is it?

Events

3 d. ago Younger Canadians are outsaving older ones as they enter trade war ‘survival mode’

Trump's tariffs are creating anxiety about jobs, inflation and recession, driving an increase in emergency savings

Economics

3 d. ago Lindt stockpiling chocolate in Canada amid tariff uncertainty

Chocolate maker Lindt & Sprungli says it’s increasing its stockpiles of product in Canada amid uncertainty over the unfolding tariff situation with the U.S. President Donald Trump enacted tariffs on Canada and Mexico earlier this year, only to delay some of them shortly after, and more recently imposed sweeping tariffs on many countries before delaying […]

Economics

3 d. ago One Tech Tip: Thinking of buying a secondhand phone? Some tips on what to look for

LONDON (AP) — New smartphones aren’t cheap and prices could reach even higher as globe trade tensions fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats throw Asian exports into turmoil. To save money, consider buying a secondhand device. The market for used cell phones is booming. It’s now growing faster than the market for new […]

Technology

3 d. ago Chaos and uncertainty: America’s small businesses reel from Trump’s tariffs

U.S. retailers including a toy store owner who spoke to Global News are feeling the blunt impacts of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Economics

3 d. ago Dow Delays Construction at Major Canada Project Amid Volatility

(Bloomberg) — Dow Inc. said it’s delaying construction at a major chemicals project in Canada until market conditions improve, cutting the US company’s capital spending plan for the year by $1 billion. Dow’s decision follows President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs that have fueled business uncertainty and roiled financial markets in recent weeks. The company said […]

Politics

3 d. ago Dow delays construction at major Alberta project amid volatility

Dow Inc. said it’s delaying construction at a major chemicals project in Canada until market conditions improve, cutting the US company’s capital spending plan for the year by $1 billion. Dow’s decision follows President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs that have fueled business uncertainty and roiled financial markets in recent weeks. The company said Thursday it’s […]

Politics

3 d. ago Posthaste: Job losses ‘unavoidable’ in Canada’s auto sector as Donald Trump doubles down on tariff threat

'I really don’t want cars from Canada' — U.S. president

Economics

3 d. ago Most Americans expect higher prices as result of Trump’s tariffs, new AP

WASHINGTON — Americans’ trust in President Donald Trump to bolster the U.S. economy appears to be faltering, with a new poll showing that many people fear the country is being steered into a recession and that the president’s broad and haphazardly enforced tariffs will cause prices to rise. Roughly half of U.S. adults say that […]

Economics

3 d. ago China says there are no negotiations with the US over tariffs

BANGKOK (AP) — China on Thursday denied U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertion that the two sides were involved in active negotiations over tariffs, saying that any suggestion of progress in this matter was as groundless as “trying to catch the wind.” China’s comments come after Trump said Tuesday that the final tariff rate on China’s […]

Economics