3 d. ago What is the debasement trade and why is everyone on Wall Street talking about it?

The Financial Post explains what it means and how investors can protect their money

Economics

5 d. ago Premiers say infrastructure, U.S. trade talks top Carney meeting priorities

The virtual meeting scheduled for next week will be the latest in a series of meetings between the premiers and Carney since he became prime minister earlier this year.

Economics

7 d. ago Most Indian Oil Refiners Skip Buying Russian Crude for December

India has scaled back purchases of Russian crude for arrival in December, showing that Western sanctions and trade talks with the US are having a major impact on buying patterns.

Other

7 d. ago 'They need to make a move': Oilers need goalie help pronto (but team insider downplays trade talk)

This in from TSN hockey commentator Cameron Gaunce, a former NHL/AHL player, his take that it’s time for the Edmonton Oilers to trade for a new goalie because starter Stuart Skinner and back-up Calvin Pickard aren’t getting it done. Gaunce spoke after Edmonton’s 9-1 loss to the Avs of Colorado where Skinner was responsible to […]

Economics

1 week ago After Trump’s trade threats, Canada could learn from an unlikely source

When U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to end trade talks with Canada, many Canadians felt a chill. And when Prime Minister Mark Carney hinted that Ottawa might “look east” toward China and other Asian markets for new trade opportunities, the comment raised eyebrows. Could Canada really shift its economic gaze away from Washington to Beijing? […]

Economics

1 week ago USTR Greer Talks Trade With Swiss as Swatch CEO Blasts Approach

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held a video call with top Swiss officials following this week’s diplomatic mission to the White House from captains of Swiss industry, as the country looks to negotiate a reduction in the punishing 39% tariff the US has imposed on Switzerland.

Economics

1 week ago Ford says trade negotiation ‘falls on’ federal government after commercial controversy

Doug Ford appears to be falling in line behind Mark Carney as the federal government asserts its authority over high-stakes trade talks with the Trump administration. 

Politics

2 w. ago ‘It’s not always a straight line’: Sask. premier positive about China trade talks

Saskatchewan's premier says he sees Prime Minister Mark Carney's meeting with China's president Xi Jinping as a positive step forward.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump says Carney ‘apologized’ for TV ad that scuttled U.S. trade talks

Trump said 'no' when asked if the U.S. will resume trade negotiations, but praised Carney and said the two still have a 'good relationship.'

Economics

2 w. ago Trump Says Canada Trade Talks Won’t Resume, Contradicting Wright

US President Donald Trump said he received an apology from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney over a television ad that opposed tariffs, but suggested that trade talks between the two countries won’t restart.

Economics

2 w. ago Seven things to watch for as PM Mark Carney meets Chinese President Xi Jinping

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday at a summit in South Korea, where he intends to talk about “a much broader set of issues than trade.” The leaders of Canada and China haven’t met formally since former minister Justin Trudeau visited China in 2017. […]

Transport

2 w. ago U.S. senate passes legislation to nullify tariffs on Canada in break with Trump

WASHINGTON — The Senate passed legislation Wednesday that would nullify U.S. tariffs on Canada, just as President Donald Trump is engaged in trade talks in Asia as well as an increasingly bitter trade spat with U.S.’s northern neighbor that is one of its largest economic partners. The 50-46 tally was the latest in a series […]

Economics

2 w. ago Canada, U.S. still talking despite Trump ending trade negotiations: envoy

Kirsten Hillman, who also serves as Canada's top negotiator with the U.S., said her people have spoken with officials in the White House and other departments since last week.

Economics

2 w. ago Carney, Trump attend South Korean president’s dinner amid trade war

It marks the first time Prime Minister Mark Carney has been in the same room as Donald Trump since the U.S. president cut off trade talks with Canada last week.

Economics

2 w. ago Carney had ‘very good’ conversation with Trump at South Korea dinner

It marks the first time Prime Minister Mark Carney has been in the same room as Donald Trump since the U.S. president cut off trade talks with Canada last week.

Transport

2 w. ago Carney, Trump attend dinner hosted by South Korean president

GYEONGJU — Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump pointed and smiled at one another as they sat down to dinner together in South Korea today. It marks the first time the pair have been in the same room since Trump cut off trade talks with Canada last week. Both leaders are attending […]

Transport

3 w. ago Defiant Ford defends ‘most successful ad in history of North America’

A defiant Doug Ford said the commercial his government launched, to the fury of U.S. President Donald Trump, derailing trade talks, has 'achieved' its goal and will now end.

Other

3 w. ago Ontario Premier Says He’s Not Sorry for Ad That Blew Up Trade Talks

The leader of Ontario declined to apologize for sponsoring an anti-tariff television commercial that US President Donald Trump used as a reason to terminate high-stakes trade talks with Canada.

Economics

3 w. ago Carney says he hasn’t heard from U.S. as Trump vows not to meet

Carney also plans to meet with Chinese President Xi later this week

Transport

3 w. ago Copper Nears Record High With US and China Poised for Trade Deal

Copper advanced toward an all-time high with the US and China on the cusp of a sweeping deal to dial down trade tensions, easing a major risk to global economic growth.

Economics