9 d. ago How a Michigan city is bracing for the impact of Trump’s auto tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump's automobile tariffs are meant to bring back those jobs, but some experts say the levies make the whole North American industry less competitive.

Economics

1 week ago Trump’s ambassador to Canada confirmed in middle of trade war

WASHINGTON — Former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstra has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new United States ambassador to Canada. He will become America’s top diplomat in Ottawa in a fraught time in U.S.-Canada relations, with President Donald Trump hitting Canada with tariffs on automobiles, steel and aluminum and continuing to hold out […]

Economics

2 w. ago Caught in the crossfire: Michigan concerned over automobile tariffs targeting Canada

DETROIT — Glenn Stevens Jr. can look out his office window in downtown Detroit and see Canada. The view encapsulates historic automobile achievement between two countries despite a flowing river and international border — one that’s on the brink of being ripped apart. “Our economies in auto between Ontario and Michigan are seamless. They are […]

Events

2 w. ago Just how bad will U.S. tariffs hit London region manufacturers?

Tariffs landed with a thud in Ontario’s industrial heartland Thursday, shuttering one major automaker and spreading uncertainty among smaller automotive parts suppliers across the London. The U.S. held to its pledge to punish manufacturers shipping goods south of the border, charging a 25 per cent tariff on automobiles, tariffs on some automotive parts in addition […]

Economics

2 w. ago B.C. exhales for now as it escapes additional tariffs on Trump's 'Liberation Day'

Canada is still being charged 25 per cent tariffs on steel, aluminum and non-USMCA goods, and is facing a similar level of tariffs on automobiles.

Economics

3 w. ago Ford says Lutnick indicated Canada will see lower auto tariffs

Ontario premier says he was told Canadian-made vehicles with 50% or more American parts will not face tariffs

Economics

3 w. ago Ford says Lutnick indicated Canada will see lower automobile tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Thursday he was told by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick this week that Canadian-made vehicles with 50 per cent or more American parts will not face the tariffs set to hit all imports into the United States next week. U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday to […]

Economics

3 w. ago Trump announces 25 per cent tariff on all auto imports to the U.S.

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all automobile imports to the United States next week in a move that further escalated his global trade war and rocked stock markets. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the move a “direct attack” on Canadian auto […]

Economics

3 w. ago White House says President Trump will announce auto tariffs today

WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said U.S. President Donald Trump will announce tariffs on auto imports at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Oval Office. Leavitt did not offer details about how the tariffs would affect the North American automobile industry, which is integrated among Canada, Mexico and the United States. It’s also […]

Economics