10 h. ago Trump’s Threat of ‘Secondary Tariffs’ Invents New Trade Weapon

President Donald Trump appeared to invent a new weapon of economic statecraft on Monday by threatening what he dubbed “secondary tariffs” on countries that buy oil from Venezuela to choke off its oil trade with other nations.

Economics

16 h. ago Over 50,000 Canadians are trying to stop Trump from being allowed into the country

The Alberta Rockies are set to host world leaders for the G7 Summit later this year but more than 50,000 Canadians say U.S. President Donald Trump should not be allowed to attend.Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to welcome Trump, along with other G7 members, including President of France Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer, to Kananaskis this June.The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal grouping of seven of the world's advanced economies: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, in addition to the European Union.A petition that went up a little over a month ago on Change.org calling for Trump to be blocked from visiting Canada for the G7 Summit in Alberta has amassed more than 53,000 signatures as of writing, pointing to Trump’s convicted felon status."Trump is a convicted felon who is threatening Canada's Sovereignty. He has also stressed that border security along the Cana...

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18 h. ago Election 2025: Carney, Poilievre and Singh take aim at Trump

Canada’s federal election campaign is underway and U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats are already emerging as a hot topic for the candidates.

Politics

20 h. ago Trump Vows 25% ‘Secondary’ Tariff on Buyers of Venezuelan Oil

President Donald Trump on Monday threatened a 25% tariff on any nation purchasing oil and gas from Venezuela, ratcheting up his dispute with the Latin American country over immigration with a move that risks roiling the global energy trade.

Economics

22 h. ago Bullion Explorer Makes MAGA Pitch With New Name: Made in America Gold

A Canadian investment firm changed the name of its US-focused subsidiary to Made in America Gold from NV King Goldlands. The switch comes as US President Donald Trump is encouraging firms to relocate operations to the country and threatening imports with escalating tariffs.

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28 h. ago Election 2025: Stakes are high for all three major party leaders

In a moment of global uncertainty, Canadians appear to be looking for reassurance in an unexpectedly competitive federal election. Change is coming to Ottawa, one way or another.

Politics

45 h. ago Have Trump's threats changed the federal election picture in B.C.?

Political observers say Trump’s actions toward Canada are the major reason for the turnaround in the Liberal’s fortunes.

Politics

45 h. ago Have Trump's threats changed the federal election picture in B.C.? You bet.

Political observers say Trump’s actions toward Canada are the major reason for the turnaround in the Liberal’s fortunes.

Politics

3 d. ago Canadian ‘frontline’ border towns already feeling tariff pain, ask for government help

A group of mayors from Canadian border towns issued a plea for help as businesses in their communities suffer through the effects of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.

Politics

3 d. ago Canadian ‘frontline’ border towns already feeling tariff pain, ask for help

A group of mayors from Canadian border towns issued a plea for help as businesses in their communities suffer through the effects of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.

Economics

3 d. ago States push to shift road funds to transit and bike projects as Trump threatens cuts

CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of bicycle advocates were at an annual summit this month in Washington, D.C., when their cellphones lit up over breakfast with an urgent email warning that President Donald Trump’s transportation department had just halted federal grant funding for bike lanes. As the administration targets green energy projects championed by former President […]

Transport

3 d. 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 […]

Transport

3 d. ago Canada Rushes to Fund Its Neglected Military After Trump Threats

Three decades ago, Canada published a report about its future military plans. “The Cold War is over,” its first chapter began, before outlining the government’s massive budget pressures and proposing cuts to personnel and defense spending.

Events

4 d. ago Opinion: Trump’s threats to our water security require urgent action

Opinion: U.S. administration poses three distinct threats to our water security, including signals that the U.S. plans to unravel long-standing water agreements.

Events

4 d. ago U.S. produce floods B.C. food bank amid ‘buy Canadian’ tariff pushback

Nanaimo's Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank says it saw a surge in donations of U.S. produce last month amid threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Economics

4 d. ago Why some Canadian researchers feel threatened by a questionnaire sent by Trump administration

The Canadian Association of University Teachers says the administration is 'undermining the integrity and independence of academic research conducted in Canada'

Politics

5 d. ago Trump’s 200% tariff threat would be ’a real disaster’ for Europe’s wine industry

CHAMPAGNE, France (AP) — Across wine country in France, Italy and Spain one number is top of mind: 200%. That’s because last week U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a tariff of that amount on European wine, Champagne and other spirits if the European Union went ahead with retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. products. The top […]

Economics

5 d. ago Copper Hits $10,000 in Rally Fueled by Trump’s Tariff Threats

Copper marched past its key threshold of $10,000 a ton after weeks of global trade dislocation triggered by President Donald Trump’s push for tariffs on the crucial industrial metal.

Economics

5 d. ago U.S. tensions, weak loonie combine for spring break boom in Victoria, B.C.

Many tourists Canadian tourists on Victoria's streets cited U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff and annexation threats in choosing to travel domestically this year.

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5 d. ago Canada Seeks Defense Ties and Deals With Europe as US Pulls Back

Canada has floated doing major defense deals with Europe and improving the continent’s access to its critical minerals in response to President Donald Trump’s threats and his pullback from US defense commitments.

Economics