77 m. ago Trump’s trade blitz produces few deals but lots of uncertainty

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and his advisers promised a lightning round of global trade negotiations with dozens of countries back in April. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro predicted “90 deals in 90 days.” Administration officials declared that other countries were desperate to make concessions to avoid the massive import taxes _ tariffs — […]

Economics

2 h. ago Sean Baker reflects on becoming a ’weird spokesperson’ for theatregoing

During his best director acceptance speech at this year’s Academy Awards, Sean Baker zealously spoke about the importance of theatregoing, particularly the increasingly threatened independently-owned cinemas. Baker was accepting the award for “Anora,” which won five of the six Oscars it was nominated for that night. On the other side of that awards campaign, the […]

Culture

3 h. ago Rare Earths Processor Scales Back Output Due to Construction Delays

Construction delays have caused one of North America’s few rare-earth processors to push back its production goal, just as Western nations struggle to counter China’s control over metals vital to industry.

Culture

3 h. ago Vecima and Sercomm Expand Partnership to Offer Interoperable All

Vecima’s industry-leading Entra® EXS1610 and Sercomm’s family of Optical Network Terminals (ONTs) have completed rigorous PON interoperability testing Joint Vecima-Sercomm solution offers flexibility to select the Optical Network Unit (ONU) vendor of choice without bookended, single vendor lock-in VICTORIA, British Columbia — Vecima Networks Inc. (TSX: VCM) and Sercomm today announced an expanded strategic partnership, […]

Culture

11 h. ago JPMorgan Says China’s Crackdown on Overcapacity May Boost Stocks

Policies in China that are aimed at curbing excess capacity may be positive for equities and global trade if executed right, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Economics

12 h. ago China Ramps Up Offshore Wind Projects After Slowdown, GEM Says

China has rebuilt a substantial pipeline of offshore wind projects as the sector recovers from a slowdown that followed the end of national subsidies in 2021, according to Global Energy Monitor.

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12 h. ago Trump Unleashes Turmoil in Copper Markets With 50% Tariff Plan

US President Donald Trump sowed chaos in metals markets with news of a higher-than-expected 50% tariff on copper imports that prompted a surge in US futures and a dip in the international benchmark.

Economics

12 h. ago Copper Market in Turmoil as Trump Touts 50% Tariff on US Imports

US President Donald Trump sowed fresh chaos in metals markets with news of a higher-than-expected 50% tariff on copper imports, spurring a record spike in US futures and a drop in the global benchmark.

Economics

14 h. ago More than half of Canadians now see U.S. as a top threat: poll

The poll suggests that 55% of Canadians still say the U.S. remains this country's most important ally, but also says that 59% now see it as a threat

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15 h. ago B.C. outside of crosshairs of Trump's next tariff target: copper

B.C. produces more than half of Canada's copper output, but the vast majority is exported to refiners in Asia.

Economics

17 h. ago US Copper Prices Surge to Record as Trump Calls for 50% Tariff

Copper futures in New York surged after US President Donald Trump said he planned to implement a 50% tariff on imports of the commodity, a move that’s likely to spark massive supply-chain ripples through global metal markets.

Economics

18 h. ago Artivo Surfaces, Backed by Transom Capital, Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Walker Zanger and Anthology Brands from Mosaic Companies

LIVONIA, Mich., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Artivo Surfaces (“Artivo”), the parent company of Virginia Tile and Galleher Duffy, backed by Transom Capital (“Transom”), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Walker Zanger and Anthology brands from Mosaic Companies. This strategic acquisition reinforces Artivo’s mission to expand its […]

Economics

18 h. ago Elton Manufacturing Expands into the US with Acquisition of Decatur Plastic Products

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Elton Manufacturing, a leading supplier of weatherstripping and windows for garage doors and entry doors in North America, is pleased to announce its acquisition of the assets of Decatur Plastic Products (DPP) in North Vernon, Indiana. Elton will uphold its brand identity by operating in the US as “Elton USA”. Gary Riley […]

Economics

20 h. ago Trump Says He’ll Set 50% Copper Tariff, Wait Year on Drug Levies

President Donald Trump said he planned to implement a 50% duty on copper imports as part of a set of looming sectoral tariffs, while also indicating he could offer pharmaceutical manufacturers at least a year before applying a crippling 200% tariff on their foreign-made products.

Economics

20 h. ago Trump says he will hit copper imports with 50 per cent tariffs

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says he will impose a 50 per cent tariff on copper imports — but isn’t saying yet when it will take effect. Trump told reporters at a cabinet meeting that “today we’re doing copper” but the president was not scheduled to sign any executive orders today to implement the […]

Economics

21 h. ago Trump to hit Canadian copper with drastic 50% tariff, clobbering massive export market

Trump told reporters at a cabinet meeting that 'today we’re doing copper'

Economics

21 h. ago CBC host says he was essentially forced out of job in 'involuntary resignation'

CBC News host Travis Dhanraj has resigned, stating that he had "no real choice" after being allegedly sidelined by his employer, a claim that the public broadcaster has denied.We obtained a copy of the resignation letter from Dhanraj's lawyer, in which the former host of Canada Tonight: With Travis Dhanraj details the reasons for his departure, saying that CBC has made it impossible for him to "work with integrity.""I have been systematically sidelined, retaliated against, and denied the editorial access and institutional support necessary to fulfill my public service role," he wrote. "When I joined CBC, I did so with a clear understanding of its mandate and a belief in its importance to Canadian democracy."However, behind the scenes, he said a different story unfolded.Dhanraj accused CBC of "performative diversity and tokenism" and having "a system designed to elevate certain voices and diminish others.&...

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21 h. ago EU to Protect Airbus in US Trade Deal as Ferrari Set to Lose Out

As the European Union nears a trade deal with the US, its negotiators are focusing on protecting key industries from massive tariffs set to hit the bloc’s exports as soon as Aug. 1.

Economics

23 h. ago Northfield Capital Completes Strategic Aviation Expansion With Acquisition of Second Pilatus PC

Final aircraft closes multi-unit fleet buildout including two helicopters and expanded debt facility to meet surging charter demand TORONTO, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northfield Capital Corporation (TSX-V: NFD.A) (“Northfield” or the “Corporation”), a proudly Canadian-owned investment company, is pleased to announce the completion of its aviation fleet expansion strategy through the acquisition of […]

Economics

24 h. ago EU Pledges State Aid, Trade Tools to Boost Chemicals Industry

The European Union pledged to use its trade defense powers and state aid measures to shield the continent’s chemicals makers from high energy costs and intensifying US and Chinese competition — a sign of the strain that one of the bloc’s most important industries is under.

Economics