57 h. ago OPINION: Carney’s industrial carbon tax will make tariff pain worse 

Self-inflicted wounds can be the most painful and we can’t ignore those injuries during a trade war. United States President Donald Trump is making good on his threat to double his tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum producers. “A 50 per cent tariff would completely shut us out of the U.S. market,” said Marty Warren, United Steelworkers national […]

Economics

1 week ago Mark Carney and Donald Trump in ‘deep discussions’ on trade: Doug Ford

Ontario premier says Canada should retaliate if not deal can't be reached on latest tariff increases to steel, aluminum

Economics

1 week ago S&P/TSX composite closes down almost 100 points as tariffs weigh on market

TORONTO — A sharp increase in tariffs the U.S. put on Canadian steel and aluminum Wednesday weighed on markets but investors were relieved Donald Trump’s latest attack didn’t exact the same damage as prior rounds. “If we reflect back obviously to April and the extreme volatility we had at that time, even tariff mentions in […]

Economics

1 week ago ‘WHERE’S THE DEAL:’ Tories demand answers from Carney about tariffs

As Min. Leblanc met with U.S. officials over trade, the Trump White House increased steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50% Tuesday

Economics

1 week ago Canada in ‘intensive discussions’ amid latest U.S. tariff hike: Carney

"The latest tariffs on steel and aluminum are unjustified," PM Carney told reporters on Wednesday

Economics

1 week ago U.S. ‘can’t fight a war’ without American steel, Trump tariff chief says

Howard Lutnick defended the doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs while denying the immediate real-world implications that will have on U.S. defence manufacturing.

Economics

1 week ago Carney hints retaliation is coming for Trump’s latest steel and aluminum tariffs

More than 90 per cent of Canada’s steel and aluminum is exported to the United States, according to 2024 federal government statistics

Economics

1 week ago Carney hints retaliation is coming after Trump’s latest steel and aluminum tariffs

More than 90 per cent of Canada’s steel and aluminum is exported to the United States, according to 2024 federal government statistics

Economics

1 week ago Bank of Canada to make interest rate decision as tariff uncertainty lingers

The Bank of Canada is set to make its interest rate decision, even as tariff uncertainty lingers, including President Donald Trump's latest increase to steel and aluminum tariffs.

Economics

1 week ago Cut, hold or hike? Bank of Canada to reveal what’s next for interest rates

The Bank of Canada is set to make its interest rate decision, even as tariff uncertainty lingers, including President Donald Trump's latest increase to steel and aluminum tariffs.

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1 week ago Trump signs order to double tariffs on steel, aluminum Wednesday

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will double steel and aluminum tariffs on Wednesday as Canadian officials say they’re still hoping for a good outcome from meetings in Washington. In March, Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the United States. Trump announced his […]

Economics

1 week ago Trump to double steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada: White House press secretary

The order will raise the tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to the U.S. from 25 per cent to 50 per cent

Politics

1 week ago Carney denounces ‘unlawful and unjustified’ doubling of U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum

The order will raise the tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to the U.S. from 25 per cent to 50 per cent

Economics

1 week ago White House says Trump will double tariffs on steel, aluminum tomorrow

WASHINGTON — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says President Donald Trump will double steel and aluminum tariffs on Wednesday. As Canadian officials were preparing for meetings in Washington on Tuesday, Leavitt said Trump would sign an executive order to increase the duties to 50 per cent later in the day. In March, Trump imposed […]

Economics

1 week ago White House says Trump will double tariffs on steel, aluminum on Wednesday

WASHINGTON — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says U.S. President Donald Trump will double steel and aluminum tariffs on Wednesday. Leavitt says Trump will sign an executive order to increase the duties to 50 per cent later today. In March, Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the United […]

Economics

1 week ago Trump tariffs on steel, aluminum to double starting Wednesday: White House

The White House confirmed Trump will follow through on his announced plan to double tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent with an executive order.

Economics

1 week ago Ottawa commits to prioritizing domestic aluminum and steel for defence, infrastructure projects

As Trump threatens higher tariffs on Canadian metal, Melanie Joly says Canada will protect jobs and the industry at home

Economics

1 week ago Using Canadian steel for defence, industry is a ‘turning point,’ union says

Industry Minister Melanie Joly said the government is waiting to see if Trump follows through on his threat to increase steel and aluminum tariffs to 50 per cent.

Events

1 week ago Joly commits to prioritizing Canadian steel, aluminum for defence, infrastructure

OTTAWA — Ottawa is committed to using Canadian steel and aluminum in national infrastructure and defence projects as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose more tariffs, Industry Minister Melanie Joly said Sunday. After meeting with aluminum industry leaders at a summit in Montreal, Joly said the government is waiting to see if Trump follows […]

Economics

1 week ago U.S. aluminum and steel prices surge as Trump doubles tariffs

Trump hopes the increased levies will protect margins for domestic mills and spur investment in new production capacity

Economics