21 h. ago Ottawa bookstores warn new Trump tariffs could 'devastate' market, force closures

Independent booksellers say proposed tariffs could empty shelves and drive up costs for readers, but one Ottawa publisher sees a chance to confront Canada’s U.S.-dominated book industry.

Economics

22 h. ago Ottawa se prépare au «jour de la libération» de Donald Trump

Le chef libéral, Mark Carney, est rentré d’urgence à Ottawa mardi soir, mettant sa campagne sur pause.

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25 h. ago Carney pivots to day of meetings in Ottawa before latest round of Trump tariffs

During a campaign stop in Winnipeg on Tuesday, Carney confirmed that Canada would retaliate to any additional U.S. tariffs

Economics

25 h. ago Carney convenes trade, cabinet committees as nation awaits new Trump tariffs

During a campaign stop in Winnipeg on Tuesday, Carney confirmed that Canada would retaliate to any additional U.S. tariffs

Economics

25 h. 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

25 h. 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

27 h. ago All eyes on Trump as trade war continues to dominate election campaign

OTTAWA — All eyes are on U.S. President Donald Trump as he prepares to hit multiple countries with “reciprocal” tariffs. Liberal Leader Mark Carney is pausing his campaign to take part in meetings in Ottawa ahead of the expected tariffs. On top of the expected “reciprocal” tariffs, it’s not clear whether a temporary pause on […]

Politics

7 d. ago Trump threatens EU and Canada with more tariffs if they work together to harm U.S.

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening large tariffs on the European Union and Canada if they work together to do economic harm to the U.S. In a post on social media, Trump says the tariffs would be “far larger than currently planned.” The comments follow Trump’s move to impose 25 per cent tariffs […]

Economics

7 d. ago Trump’s auto tariffs derail Carney’s federal election campaign plans

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney is back in Ottawa today to deal with the fallout of new auto tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Carney said he was suspending his campaign plans for the day and would return to Ottawa to hold a meeting of the Canada-U.S. cabinet […]

Politics

7 d. ago Trump expected to unveil auto tariffs during Oval Office press conference Wednesday

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump will make an announcement Wednesday afternoon about tariffs on auto imports, said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Leavitt wouldn’t reveal any details about the tariffs, except that an announcement is being made. Trump had previously said that he would reveal auto tariffs on April 2, the same day […]

Economics

8 d. ago Ottawa travel company hasn’t sold a single U.S. trip since Trump tariffs

Fortunately, high demand for European and Canadian destinations has Travac Tours optimistic.

Economics

1 week ago Russia and US Teams Meet After Ukraine Holds ‘Productive’ Talks

US and Russian officials were meeting in Saudi Arabia a day after American and Ukrainian teams held talks, as President Donald Trump pushes for progress in achieving a ceasefire in the war.

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2 w. ago Joly, others to address media on last day of G7 meeting in Quebec

LA MALBAIE, QUE. — Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly is set to address media this morning after gathering her counterparts from the U.S., Europe and Japan. She has been hosting the Group of Seven foreign ministers’ meeting in the Charlevoix region, northeast of Quebec City. Joly had pledged to raise U.S. tariffs with her American […]

Politics

2 w. ago Joly says G7 leaders have ’strong unity’ on defending Ukraine

LA MALBAIE, QUE. — Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says G7 leaders have “strong unity” on defending Ukraine and would back a ceasefire proposal supported by Ukrainians. Joly spoke to media this morning after meeting with her counterparts from the U.S., Europe and Japan. She has been hosting the Group of Seven foreign ministers’ meeting […]

Politics

2 w. ago Ottawa councillor warns U.S. mayors of the costs of Trump's trade war

In Washington D.C., Coun. Tim Tierney made clear the costs to American municipalities of tariffs to U.S. mayors.

Economics

2 w. ago U.S. tariffs push Ottawa to invest more in Canadian steel, aluminum projects

OTTAWA — Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne directed his department on Wednesday to prioritize investments in projects that primarily use Canadian steel and aluminum — part of Ottawa’s reply to the Trump administration’s trade war. Champagne said the move is in response to the “unfair and unjustified” 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum levied […]

Economics

3 w. ago Trump called Canada a ‘tariff abuser.’ Does Ottawa mistreat American importers?

U.S. President Donald Trump continues to single out Canada as a bad trading partner, claiming in a recent social media post that his northern neighbour is a “tariff abuser” that charges high rates on American goods. The vast majority of U.S. products are not subject to any tariffs under the terms of the North American […]

Economics

3 w. ago Trump’s choice for ambassador to Canada speaks his mind, Republican says

OTTAWA — A colleague of the Trump administration’s choice for ambassador to Canada says he’s a frank person who stands up for the U.S. President Donald Trump named former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstra as the top U.S. diplomat in Ottawa in November and his appointment is now awaiting confirmation in the U.S. Senate. Michigan Republican […]

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3 w. ago Trudeau says he won’t be a caretaker PM after Trump suggests he wants to ‘stay in power’

Speaking to reporters on Thursday in Ottawa, Trudeau said the phone call between him and Trump was 'colourful'

Politics

4 w. ago European Stocks Advance as Auto Shares Rally on Tariffs Delay

European stocks rose, with automakers rallying on news that President Donald Trump was delaying some tariffs on Mexico and China. Focus is also on the European Central Bank meeting later in the day.

Economics