7 h. ago China Says It’s Prepared for Greater Shocks as US Tariffs Loom

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said the country is prepared for “shocks that exceed expectations” as the world braces for US President Donald Trump to announce more tariffs on its trading partners next month.

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20 h. ago Canada updates U.S., China travel advisories after recent frictions

Canadians with dual citizenship have been warned to use Canadian credentials when presenting to Chinese authorities

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21 h. ago GAME DAY: Flames look to extend their winning streak against the Islanders

Calgary Flames (32-25-11) at New York Islanders (32-28-8) When: Saturday, 2 p.m. MT, UBS Arena TV: Sportsnet West Radio: Sportsnet 960 The Fan Odds: Islanders (-141) Flames (+118) The buzz  The Calgary Flames insisted that .500 wouldn’t be good enough on their current four-game road-trip. They’ve got the chance Saturday to make sure they go one better. After their […]

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25 h. ago US senator and Trump supporter Daines meets China’s vice premier in Beijing

BEIJING (AP) — U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a strong supporter of President Donald Trump, met Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng with warm exchanges in front of journalists on Saturday even as tensions between their countries spiked over trade tariffs and the handling of the illegal trade in fentanyl. Daines, the first member of Congress to […]

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35 h. ago Saskatchewan Urges Carney to Deal With Threat of Chinese Tariffs

China’s tariffs on canola are the “most immediate threat” to western Canada’s economy, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said, even as the US threatens to raise import taxes against a wide range of Canadian goods.

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38 h. ago Trump denies report that Musk will be briefed on China war plans

Trump said the report was 'ridiculous' and 'completely untrue,' adding: 'China will not even be mentioned or discussed'

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39 h. ago ‘Uncertainty always lowers the price’: Tariffs a burden on prairie canola farmers

Tariffs on Canadian canola will be a further burden on family farms throughout the prairies, a national agricultural organization says.

Economics

39 h. ago Gluco Extend Reviews (2025): Investigative Report on Its Blood Sugar & Insulin Support Benefits In 2025

JUPITER, Fla., March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blood sugar imbalances have become a growing concern, affecting millions of people worldwide. As more individuals search for natural alternatives to regulate glucose levels without harmful side effects, Gluco Extend has captured significant attention. But does Gluco Extend really work, or is it just another overhyped supplement? […]

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39 h. ago The salary you need to buy a home in Toronto keeps on rising despite slow sales

Toronto's real estate market truly is one-of-a-kind in its ability to be simultaneously in desperate need of more housing stock yet somehow overrun with homes for sale, and persistently pricey despite far fewer people actually buying than in the city's bidding war glory days.As realtors continue to report the same abysmal sales numbers we've been seeing for months now, prices have only eased ever-so-slightly, and in the case of some housing types in some areas of the GTA — detached houses and townhomes in the 416, specifically — are even still rising.Even taking the struggling condo segment into account, given present market conditions, interest rates and price points, the amount you would need to earn per year to afford the typical home in the city is increasing.According to a new report from Ratesdotca, the widening gap between the average income of a family in the 6ix and the average income required...

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41 h. ago Trade uncertainty expected to weigh on real estate's busiest season

With supply pushing up, the conditions are relatively good news for first-time buyers, says realtor Doug Koop.

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41 h. ago What went wrong? Analysts say Hudson’s Bay couldn’t compete among nimble competitors with pretty stores

HALIFAX — Retail experts say the looming demise of Hudson’s Bay Co. as a national presence would be a “historic loss” but not surprising, given the retailer’s inability to draw customers into stores. “The Bay in particular … really struggled to adjust to changes in consumer shopping habits, preferences and the demand for goods,” Jamie […]

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42 h. ago Eyeing China threat, Trump announces Boeing wins contract for secretive future fighter jet

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Friday that Boeing will build the Air Force’s future fighter jet, which the Pentagon says will have stealth and penetration capabilities that far exceed those of its current fleet and is essential in a potential conflict with China. Known as Next Generation Air Dominance, or NGAD, the manned […]

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42 h. ago China’s tariffs on Canada are in place. What are they targeting?

China has imposed a 100 per cent levy on Canadian canola oil and meal, as well as peas, plus a 25 per cent duty on seafood and pork, all of which began Thursday.

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45 h. ago Donald Trump says U.S. doesn't need Canadian lumber. Here's why that's not true

"There's just this gap between what the U.S. can supply and what their demand is." — Kurt Niquidet, president of the B.C. Lumber Trade Council

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46 h. ago Prime Minister Carney to scrap taxes on certain home sales in Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a bold new policy to eliminate the federal government's Goods and Services Tax (GST) on home sales up to $1 million for first-time homebuyers, aiming to make housing more affordable for younger Canadians.Eliminating the GST on home sales up to $1 million could make housing more affordable by saving buyers up to $50,000 in federal sales taxes. It may also stimulate the housing market by increasing sales and encouraging new construction, providing a boost to the economy."Our government is laser-focused on lowering costs for Canadians and making homeownership a reality. Eliminating the GST will save first-time homebuyers up to $50,000 and spur housing construction across the country," said Carney in a statement on Thursday."We will announce a series of new measures to increase housing supply shortly. It's time for focused action to solve the housing crisis, and it's time to build a Canada you can afford."This will apply to all new and "substanti...

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46 h. ago Trump denies NYT report that Musk will be briefed on China war plans

(Bloomberg) — U.S. President Donald Trump denied a report by the New York Times that said Elon Musk will be briefed on Friday about the American military’s contingency planning for any potential war with China. The Times, which cited multiple unidentified US officials familiar with the plans, said Musk would see details of American plans […]

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53 h. ago Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Wall St edges lower on US policy uncertainty

HONG KONG (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Friday after Wall Street retreated as investors were rattled by uncertainties brought by U.S. President Donald Trump. U.S. futures were nearly unchanged and oil prices advanced. Chinese markets declined for a second day. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng tumbled 2% to 23,733.02 after China kept its key […]

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54 h. ago US Sanctions First Chinese ‘Teapot’ Refinery Over Iran Links

The US is sanctioning a Chinese oil refinery and a terminal operator over links to Iranian crude imports, in the first measures to directly target China’s refining system as President Donald Trump seeks to press Tehran into a fresh nuclear deal.

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54 h. ago China Imports of US Commodities, Cars Collapse in New Trade War

China’s imports of US cotton, cars and some energy products all plunged in the first two months of the year after President Donald Trump started imposing tariffs and Beijing retaliated.

Economics

57 h. ago Myth of Empires — Xizhou Civilization DLC Available Now on Steam with a Limited

Uncover the secrets behind the Xizhou Civilization, cultivate the land, and earn riches untold in the latest Myth of Empires DLC SUZHOU, China, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Angela Game and Imperium Interactive Entertainment released the Xizhou Civilization Pack DLC for the multiplayer war sandbox game Myth of Empires, available on Steam with […]

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