3 d. ago Opinion: Supreme Court case on tariffs could benefit Alberta, if we prepare

If the Supreme Court rules that U.S. President Donald Trump’s use of — or abuse of — his most potent power to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) is unconstitutional, the threat that Alberta faces will lessen. This will not be the case in other parts of Canada, where the threat […]

Economics

6 d. ago Donald Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to toss US$5M judgment in E. Jean Carroll lawsuit

Trump was found liable by a New York jury in May 2023 for sexually assaulting Carroll in the 1990s and then defaming her by calling her a liar

Economics

1 week ago Trump has options if the Supreme Court blocks him from imposing ’emergency’ tariffs

WASHINGTON — Countries around the world — Canada included _ are waiting anxiously as the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether President Donald Trump has the authority to continue using his favoured tariff tool. No matter which way the court jumps, however, the Trump administration is expected to maintain some level of tariffs on the United […]

Economics

1 week ago Key Takeaways From the US Supreme Court Hearing on Trump Tariffs

Here are five key takeaways from the hearing Wednesday at the US Supreme Court over the legality of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump:

Economics

1 week ago Justices Question Legality of Trump’s Tariffs at Supreme Court

US Supreme Court justices questioned President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, as arguments began in a case that could undercut his signature economic policy.

Economics

1 week ago Trump’s not going to the Supreme Court hearing on tariffs. But his treasury secretary will be there

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump won’t be going in person to the Supreme Court hearing Wednesday that will determine the fate of the tariffs at the heart of his economic and foreign policy — but his treasury secretary says he will be there. “I’m actually going to go and sit the — hopefully in […]

Politics

3 w. ago Trump tariffs panned by 2 former Federal Reserve chairs in U.S. Supreme Court filing

A slate of prominent economists from across the political spectrum, including former Federal Reserve Chairs Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen, urged the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn most of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, saying they’re based on misconceptions about the global economy. Trade deficits between the U.S. and other nations are expected and not […]

Economics

3 w. ago Wall Street Bets on Tariff Refunds If Court Rules Against Trump

Wall Street banks are arranging bets on President Donald Trump’s tariffs being struck down by the Supreme Court — long-shot trades that could pay off handsomely for hedge funds betting against the legality of the administration’s flagship policy.

Economics

3 w. ago Trump says tariffs ‘vital’ as U.S. Supreme Court set to test his authority

Trump said Wednesday he may attend next month's Supreme Court hearing on his tariff policy, calling it 'one of the most important cases we've ever had.'

Economics