63 m. ago Tariff tracker: Confused by the trade war? Here’s where things stand today

Bookmark this page to keep tabs on Donald Trump's trade war with our interactive graphic

Economics

1 hour ago Qube, Balyasny Start Physical Gas Trading in Push for Profit

Hedge funds Balyasny Asset Management and Qube Research & Technologies Ltd have recently started trading physical gas in Europe, the latest move by financial firms to expand in a volatile market that has generated massive profits for commodity firms in recent years.

Culture

2 h. 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 h. 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 h. ago Inside the Windsor, Heathrow’s upgraded private terminal for VIPs

To get in, you must have a business- or first-class ticket and be willing to shell out an additional, one-way £3,812 (C$6,845) entry fee

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2 h. ago Tétanisée par l’effet Trump, l’Europe s’interroge sur un recours à la conscription

De Varsovie à Riga, en passant par Rome et Paris, le débat sur les moyens d’augmenter les effectifs militaires reprend.

Economics

4 h. ago Steel Buyers Enter Tariff Era as Ships Rerouted, Trucks Halted

An ocean freighter from India pulled into the bustling Port of Tampa Bay Tuesday loaded with hundreds of tons of aluminum destined for multiple US stops. Abruptly, the entire shipment was ordered to be unloaded then and there.

Economics

4 h. ago Trump’s trade war only benefits China, EU foreign policy chief says

The European Union's foreign policy chief says tariffs between Western countries only serve China's interests and is calling for higher defence spending to keep Russia in check.

Economics

5 h. ago Fleury: Fairness for Ottawa? How about fairness for the ByWard Market?

The City of Ottawa is focused on Lansdowne and LeBreton Flats. But the third member of the trifecta, the ByWard District, is woefully neglected.

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6 h. ago Li Auto Revenue Goal Misses Estimate as Competition Heats Up

Li Auto Inc. forecast first-quarter earnings that missed analyst estimates amid intensifying competition in China, the world’s largest automobile market.

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7 h. ago Iran, China Call to End Curbs After Tehran Spurned Trump Talks

China, Russia and Iran called for an end to sanctions in nuclear talks hosted by Beijing, days after Tehran spurned US President Donald Trump’s call for negotiations.

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8 h. ago China orders banks to boost lending, credit card use to get consumers to spend more

BANGKOK (AP) — China has ordered banks and other financial institutions to encourage more consumer financing and use of credit cards as part of a campaign to get people to spend more. The order Friday from the country’s financial regulator is part of the ruling Communist Party’s latest push to build more confidence among consumers […]

Economics

8 h. ago Stellantis Pro One and IVECO team up for the supply of two electric IVECO

Stellantis Pro One and IVECO announced today a collaboration that provides for the European commercialisation of two 100% electric vehicles under the IVECO brand, produced by Stellantis Pro One These models, sold and serviced exclusively by the official IVECO network in Europe, will widen the IVECO line-up of electric vehicles, both in the Mid-Size and […]

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8 h. ago Futures Rise, Dollar Up as US Shutdown Risk Eases: Markets Wrap

US and European equity-index futures rallied with Asian stocks Friday as signs the US will avoid a government shutdown boosted sentiment.

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10 h. ago Asian shares advance, despite Wall Street’s tumble, as China pledges to boost consumer spending

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian markets advanced Friday, shrugging off another decline on Wall Street, with markets in China gaining after state-run banks and other financial institutions were ordered to do more to help spur more consumer spending. U.S. futures and oil prices advanced. Hong Kong’s benchmark jumped 2.5% to 24,038.85, while the Shanghai Composite index […]

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11 h. ago Saudi Aramco Oil Sales to China Set to Fall Sharply in April

Saudi Aramco is set to supply the lowest amount of oil to China in several months, even as the OPEC+ cartel gears up to boost output.

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12 h. ago Xiaomi, Geely, China EV Makers to Show Resilience Despite Tariffs

Xiaomi Corp., Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., NIO Inc. and Xpeng Inc. will show how resilient China’s electric-vehicle sector is to a stagnant domestic economy and tariffs in the US and European Union.

Economics

14 h. ago Samsung SDI Dives as Share Sale to Boost EV Puzzle Investors

Samsung SDI Co. shares plummeted after the South Korean battery maker offered new shares at a steep discount to fund manufacturing plants in the US and Europe.

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14 h. ago Trading of New Carbon Credits in China Prompts Wild Price Swings

Trading of the first voluntary carbon credits issued in China since 2017 has delivered wild price swings.

Economics

14 h. ago Steep markups keep B.C. craft spirits off BC Liquor Store shelves, industry says

With U.S. booze pulled from the shelves of BC Liquor Stores amid the U.S. trade war, the province’s craft distillers say now is the time for the province to support local products. “Do we want to have BC Liquor Stores with empty shelves when it should be filled with shelves that are powering our own...

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