20 h. ago Here’s how China agreed to come to the table on Trump’s tariffs

Behind closed doors, Chinese officials have grown increasingly alarmed about tariffs' impact on the economy and the risk of isolation.

Economics

21 h. ago President Donald Trump’s film tariff threat adds to stress for those in B.C.'s flagging film business 

The return of The Last of Us and Shōgun productions will help buoy B.C. production business, but will it be enough?

Economics

22 h. ago Trump suggests cutting China tariffs to 80 per cent ahead of trade talks

U.S. President Donald Trump floated the idea of lowering tariffs on China to 80 per cent ahead of planned trade talks between the two countries this weekend.

Economics

22 h. ago Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of meeting as he looks to deescalate trade war

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China from 145% to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting as he looks to deescalate the trade war. Top U.S. officials are set to meet with a high-level Chinese delegation this weekend in Switzerland in the first major talks between the two nations […]

Economics

34 h. ago Trump boasts of ‘great’ trade deal with U.K. but key issues unresolved, global uncertainty remains

Facing declining poll numbers, Trump has been eager to declare a win as his tariff agenda has destabilized global markets and raised the prospects of a recession

Economics

36 h. ago The LFP Podcast, ep. 207: Tariff chaos and the London region's auto sector

Rachel Gilbert spoke with Norman De Bono about Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada-made automobiles and the threat facing the sector

Economics

39 h. ago Auto Parts Maker Linamar Emerges as Surprise Winner From Trump’s Tariffs

Canadian auto parts maker Linamar Corp., once thought to be a casualty of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on cars and metals, says it’s now a possible beneficiary of the trade war.

Economics

40 h. ago What Canada could learn from Trump’s new trade deal with U.K.

Experts say U.S. President Donald Trump's preliminary trade agreement with the United Kingdom could offer hints about how his administration might negotiate with Canada.

Economics

40 h. ago What Trump’s agreement with the U.K. suggests about trade talks with Canada

WASHINGTON — Experts say U.S. President Donald Trump’s preliminary trade agreement with the United Kingdom could offer hints about how his administration might negotiate with Canada. The agreement announced today is not finalized and many details remain unclear, but it sent a signal to nations around the world rattled by Trump’s attempt to deploy tariffs […]

Economics

42 h. ago Trump’s film tariffs could blow ‘massive hole’ in Canada’s economy

Watch: 'Instability is bad for any industry, but particularly for the film industry, and having this 'what if' looming over filmmakers is making people nervous'

Economics

43 h. ago Bank of Canada says trade war ‘poses greatest threat to Canadian economy’

The Bank of Canada is warning the trade war brought on by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policy poses a significant threat to the economy, according to the latest report

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43 h. ago Bank of Canada warns Trump’s tariffs could trigger ‘market dysfunction’

Financial stability report says global trade war could lead to severe economic consequences for Canada

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44 h. ago EU publishes a U.S. product hit list and prepares for WTO action against Trump’s tariffs

BRUSSELS — The European Union published on Thursday a list of U.S. imports that it would target with retaliatory duties if no solution is found to end U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff war, which could include aircraft maker Boeing. At the same time, the EU’s executive branch, the European Commission, said that it would begin […]

Economics

46 h. ago U.S. and U.K. expected to announce trade deal that Trump says will cement their relationship

WASHINGTON — The United States and Britain are expected to announce a trade deal on Thursday that will lower the burden of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, delivering a political victory for U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer that Trump can also use to validate his turbulent approach to the international economy. Trump posted on his […]

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47 h. ago U.S., UK to announce trade pact, Trump’s 1st deal since tariffs began

Trump said the deal would be a “full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come.”

Economics

53 h. ago Toyota Warns of Profit Drop as Tariff Chaos Threatens Carmakers

Toyota Motor Corp. is bracing itself for a bumpy year, with the Japanese carmaker warning of a slump in profit as global manufacturers scramble to shield themselves from US President Donald Trump’s tariff turmoil.

Economics

53 h. ago Toyota Sees $1.3 Billion Profit Hit in Two Months on US Tariffs

Toyota Motor Corp. said US President Donald Trump’s tariffs will result in a ¥180 billion ($1.3 billion) hit to operating income in just two months, with the Japanese carmaker joining a growing list of companies scrambling to shield themselves from trade turmoil.

Economics

62 h. ago Trump won’t drop tariffs; they are his only weapon: Mark Warner

Watch: Trade expert what came out of the meeting between Trump and Carney

Economics

65 h. ago The more Trump talks about making trade deals, the more confusing the tariff picture gets

WASHINGTON (AP) — The more President Donald Trump talks about his efforts to reach deals with America’s trading partners, the more confusing the tariff picture gets. His team seems good with that, saying Trump is using “strategic uncertainty” to his advantage. Trump says the United States does not have to sign any agreements, and that […]

Economics

3 d. ago Federal Reserve to face tough balancing act between fighting inflation and lifting growth

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve could keep its key rate unchanged for several more months as it seeks to evaluate the impact of President Donald Trump’s widespread tariffs on hiring and inflation, some economists say, even as the White House pushes for a rate cut. The Fed is nearly certain to keep its rate […]

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