74 m. ago Carney Calls April Election in Canada, Seeking Mandate to Face Down Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called an election for April 28, with polls showing a close contest between his Liberal Party and the Conservatives as the country faces a trade war and taunts about its sovereignty from US President Donald Trump.

Politics

25 h. ago Canada’s Election Hinges on Who Can Fix an Economy Under US Threat

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to plunge Canada into an election campaign on Sunday, as US President Donald Trump’s trade war sharpens the focus on fixing long-standing problems that have hindered the Canadian economy.

Politics

65 h. ago Central Bankers Move Slowly Through Fog of Trump’s Trade Wars

US President Donald Trump has already upended global trade and the postwar international security consensus. Now he’s throwing central banking into disarray.

Economics

3 d. ago Stocks Advance on Signs US Economy Is Holding Up: Markets Wrap

A surprisingly strong reading on the US housing market added fuel to stocks just a day after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell downplayed mounting economic concerns amid President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Economics

3 d. ago Confused about Mark Carney’s blind trust? Here’s how they work

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s critics have been asking pointed questions lately about the assets in the former central banker’s blind trust — a tool meant to allow politicians to avoid conflicts of interest. How do blind trusts work? What is a blind trust? A trust is a legal arrangement that forms whenever a […]

Transport

3 d. ago Copper Hits $10,000 in Rally Fueled by Trump’s Tariff Threats

Copper marched past its key threshold of $10,000 a ton after weeks of global trade dislocation triggered by President Donald Trump’s push for tariffs on the crucial industrial metal.

Economics

3 d. ago Ontario Premier Doug Ford opts for few changes in new cabinet as it faces Trump trade war

After he and his new cabinet were sworn in, Ford focused much of his speech on Canada-U.S. relations and dealing with the U.S. president

Economics

4 d. ago FIRST READING: New figures on just how badly Canada and U.S. are being mauled by Trump trade war

The U.S. is actually losing more money, even if the impact on Canada is greater

Economics

4 d. ago Carney says solving U.S. issues ‘won’t happen overnight’ amid Trump tariffs

Carney is expected to hold his first conversation with Trump as prime minister in the coming days, as officials on both sides of the border continue more fulsome trade talks.

Economics

5 d. ago Pet owners looking to buy local amid rising costs, tariffs: Report

Nearly two-thirds of pet owners admitted that having a dog or cat has hit their wallets hard — but they aren’t letting that get in the way of supporting local. The trade-war provoked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has sparked patriotism in Canada like never before, and while pet parents are no different, they […]

Economics

5 d. ago Trump’s ’disrespectful’ comments about Canada ‘need to stop’ before trade, security talks can start: Carney

'When the United States is ready to have that conversation, we're more than ready to sit down,' Prime Minister Mark Carney said

Economics

5 d. ago Laid off amid the trade war? What Canadians should know about severance, EI

As layoff fears rise across Canada amid U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war, many may be wondering: what should you do in those first days after a layoff if it happens to you?

Economics

5 d. ago Trump Trade Chief Pushes for Order After Rocky Tariff Rollout

President Donald Trump’s top trade negotiator is attempting to inject order into sweeping new tariffs expected next month, after previous announcements roiled markets and fueled business uncertainty.

Economics

6 d. ago Toronto to provide update on U.S. tariff response as cities tweak procurement rules

Canada’s largest city and economic capital will be providing an update on how it will response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Economics

6 d. ago Toronto implementing 10 actions to prioritize Canada in U.S. tariff war

Toronto's mayor says the city will be implementing 10 action items to support Canadian businesses and workers in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Economics

6 d. ago Trump’s Trade Wars Tip World to Slower Growth, Faster Inflation

US President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies have abruptly set the world onto a path of slower growth and higher inflation that could worsen notably if tensions escalate, the OECD said.

Economics

7 d. ago U.S. could sign individual trade deals after Trump’s tariffs kick in: Rubio

Rubio, who did not give details of what the new deals could look like, said the United States would "reset the baseline" to ensure it was treated fairly.

Economics

8 d. ago With Trump’s zigzag actions on trade, March came in like a lion and won’t be going out like a lamb

WASHINGTON (AP) — A gobsmacked planet is wondering what’s next from President Donald Trump on the tariff spree he’s set in zigzag motion. In recent weeks, Trump has announced punishing tariffs against allies and adversaries alike, selectively paused and imposed them, doubled and then halved some, and warned late in the week that he’ll tax […]

Economics

8 d. ago Does Canada really tariff U.S. dairy 250% and above? It’s complicated

Canada charges steep tariffs on dairy exporters that exceed certain quantities set under North American free trade rules — an agreement negotiated by Trump during his first term.

Economics

9 d. ago Trump Set to Meet Oil Titans on Energy Production Amid Trade War

President Donald Trump is set to meet with top oil executives at the White House next week as he charts plans to stoke domestic energy production, even as the industry grows uneasy about falling crude prices and tariff uncertainty.

Economics