3 h. ago EU vows ‘robust’ countermeasures if Trump enacts ’unacceptable’ 30% tariffs

'The current uncertainty caused by unjustified tariffs cannot persist indefinitely and therefore we must prepare for all outcomes'

Economics

8 h. ago EU trade ministers plan countermeasures to Trump’s ‘unacceptable’ 30% tariffs

BRUSSELS — EU trade ministers agreed Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of 30% tariffs on the European Union was “absolutely unacceptable,” and they are studying a new set of countermeasures to respond to the move. The ministers met Monday in Brussels following Trump’s surprise announcement over the weekend of such hefty tariffs, which […]

Economics

45 h. ago Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits China to strengthen trade relations

BEIJING (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese kicked off a visit this weekend to China meant to shore up trade relations between the two countries. Albanese met with Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining on Sunday, the first in a series of high-level exchanges that will include meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li […]

Politics

3 d. ago Labour’s Biggest Affiliate Trade Union Suspends Angela Rayner

The trade union Unite suspended Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and announced plans to “re-examine” the relationship with Labour, portending a split between the UK’s governing party and one of its historically biggest funders.

Economics

5 d. ago WARMINGTON: Mr. Wonderful offers report card on Prime Minister Carney’s first months in power

Kevin O'Leary's assessment of new PM surprising but warns rating will go down if he doesn't fire trade minister Chrystia Freeland

Politics

7 d. ago Politicians overstating benefits of scrapping internal trade barriers: Think tank

OTTAWA — A new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is dismissing moves by the federal government and Canada’s premiers to break down internal trade barriers as little more than “political theatre.” It lands just ahead of the country’s internal trade ministers meeting in Quebec City this week, where they are expected to […]

Politics

9 d. ago GOLDSTEIN: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs having little impact on U.S.

The practical problem Prime Minister Mark Carney faces in negotiating a new trade and security deal with President Donald Trump is that Canada is firing blanks with its retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. The issue, as Carney noted in explaining why “dollar-for-dollar” tariffs against the U.S. won’t work — after he initially supported them while […]

Economics

1 week ago Alberta transportation minister, Calgary mayor trade letters over bike lanes

In a letter obtained by Global News, Alberta's transportation minister said he is concerned with the City of Calgary's approach to building bicycle lanes.

Sport

1 week ago Canada’s Finance Minister Sees Path to Avoid Baseline US Tariff

Canada’s finance minister said the country can negotiate a better trade deal with the Trump administration than other nations have received, pushing back on the idea that it may have to settle for a new baseline tariff on all exports to the US.

Politics

1 week ago Supply management law not enough to shield system from Trump, experts warn

The new law prevents the foreign affairs minister from making commitments in trade negotiations to either increase the tariff rate quota or otherwise alter supply management rules.

Other

2 w. ago UK Stands by Digital Tax After Canada Bows to Trump Pressure

The UK is currently planning to keep its digital services tax, a person familiar with the matter said, after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney scrapped their own levy to restart trade talks with President Donald Trump’s administration.

Economics

2 w. ago White House confirms U.S. will restart trade talks with Canada

OTTAWA — White House adviser Kevin Hassett says the U.S. will immediately restart trade talks with Canada, after Prime Minister Mark Carney eliminated Canada’s digital services tax. President Donald Trump suspended talks with Canada on Friday over the tax. More coming.

Economics

2 w. ago Premier Danielle Smith says Albertans’ desire to leave Canada has never been higher

Smith made the comments today at an unrelated news conference in Calgary alongside federal Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland.

Other

3 w. ago Modi Pushes Back Against Trump’s Claim on Pakistan Ceasefire

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi disputed President Donald Trump’s claims that trade deals were used to clinch a ceasefire with Pakistan during last month’s military conflict.

Events

3 w. ago Tasha Kheiriddin: Carney knows he has to choose Trump over China

If he wants a trade deal, the prime minister knows what he has to do

Transport

3 w. ago Modi Misses Chance to Push for US Trade Deal as Trump Leaves G

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had no opportunity to push for a US trade deal with Donald Trump after the American president left the Group of Seven leaders’ summit early, a potential setback for New Delhi as recent tariff negotiations hit hurdles.

Economics

4 w. ago Carney arrives in Alberta for G7 summit with Trump meeting 1st on agenda

The sit-down, expected to focus on a new Canada-U.S. trade and security deal, comes after Carney met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Ottawa ahead of the summit.

Politics

4 w. ago Progress on lifting Trump’s tariffs on Canada ‘not fast enough’: LeBlanc

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says that while conversations with the Trump administration are 'frequent and constructive ... we don't have the outcome we want yet.'

Economics