47 m. ago Six Federal Agencies Must Rehire Thousands of Fired Workers, Judge Orders

A San Francisco federal judge ordered the Trump administration to rehire thousands of the government’s newest employees who were terminated in February.

Events

50 m. ago Algoma Steel foresees challenges, opportunity from trade war as it works to cut costs

The chief executive of one of Canada’s largest steel producers says the company is in discussions with federal and provincial leaders to determine what government support might be available to help offset the Trump administration’s tariffs. Algoma Steel Group Inc. CEO Michael Garcia said Thursday his company expects the Canadian government’s “swift and appropriate response” […]

Economics

1 hour ago Trump administration must bring back fired probationary workers: U.S. judge

U.S. District Judge William Alsup on Thursday found the firings didn’t follow federal law and required immediate offers of reinstatement be sent.

Society

2 h. ago U.S. tariffs push Ottawa to invest more in Canadian steel, aluminum projects

OTTAWA — Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne directed his department on Wednesday to prioritize investments in projects that primarily use Canadian steel and aluminum — part of Ottawa’s reply to the Trump administration’s trade war. Champagne said the move is in response to the “unfair and unjustified” 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum levied […]

Economics

4 h. ago What Doug Ford and Mark Carney ate during meeting at Toronto diner

Recently re-elected Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney made headlines on Wednesday when they came together for their first face-to-face meeting, ahead of Ford's trip to Washington D.C. to discuss the ongoing trade issues with Trump's administration. The breakfast meeting, which was hosted at Wally's Grill in Etobicoke (located at 123 Rexdale Blvd.), allowed the two politicians to align their strategies on how best to approach U.S. President Donald Trump's stance on tariffs and free trade. Owner of Wally's Grill, George Gianakopoulos, told blogTO that "everyone had a positive experience" when the two politicians popped by for some breakfast yesterday morning. "We were thrilled to host Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney's breakfast meeting today. All the customers wanted to take photos with them and they obliged," Gianakopoulos said. "The two enjoyed their breakfast and Mr. Carney...

Transport

4 h. ago Doug Ford to meet U.S. commerce secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington as tariff fight continues

Ford has said his goal is to get a coherent sense of the Trump administration's plans for tariffs

Politics

4 h. ago ‘Buy the dip’ calls fade as Trump stock selloffs rattle Wall Street

Uncertainty has pulled down what had been one of the strongest U.S. bull runs since the Internet bubble of the 1990s

Economics

5 h. ago Wall Street ouvre en légère baisse, toujours prudent face aux tarifs douaniers

La Bourse de New York a ouvert en légère baisse jeudi, quelque peu retenue par les nouveaux développements de la guerre commerciale lancée par Trump.

Economics

14 h. ago Asian shares decline despite rebound on Wall St as investors await next steps in trade wars

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower on Thursday despite a rebound on Wall Street fueled by an encouraging update on U.S. consumer prices. U.S. futures fell and oil prices were little changed. Chinese markets slipped as investors watched for the next steps in President Donald Trump’s trade war. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index […]

Economics

18 h. ago U.S. resumes arms deliveries to Ukraine as Russia considers 30

Trump said 'it's up to Russia now.' His administration's decision to resume military aid after talks with senior Ukrainian officials marked a sharp shift in its stance

Other

20 h. ago Trump administration resumes detention of immigrant families after Biden

McALLEN, Texas — The Trump administration resumed family detention of immigrants last week in a South Texas facility after a Biden-era pause, a legal nonprofit group providing services to migrant families said Wednesday. Fourteen immigrant families with children as young as one year old were in the detention facility in Karnes County, Texas, about 80.5 […]

Politics

20 h. ago Asian Stocks to Rise After Soft US Inflation Print: Markets Wrap

Asian equities were primed for early gains Thursday after cooler-than-forecast US inflation helped Wall Street rebound from two days of heavy losses.

Economics

22 h. ago Trump to name Michelle Bowman as top bank regulator at Federal Reserve, AP source says

The Trump administration is expected to choose Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman to be the central bank’s top financial regulator, according to a person familiar with the decision who spoke on condition of anonymity. Bowman, who has been a member of the Fed’s governing board for six years, would replace Michael Barr, who stepped down […]

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22 h. ago Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $29.8B in U.S. goods starting Thursday

OTTAWA — The federal government will impose 25 per cent tariffs on U.S. goods worth $29.8 billion in retaliation for steel and aluminum tariffs the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump imposed Wednesday. All countries, including Canada, have been hit with 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States _ […]

Economics

23 h. ago Industry group says Trump tariffs could destroy U.S. demand for aluminum

MONTREAL — A representative of Canada’s aluminum industry says the Trump administration’s 25% tariffs could destroy demand for the metal in the American market. Jean Simard, president and CEO of the Aluminum Association of Canada, says orders from U.S. clients will slow and aluminum will pile up at Canadian factories if the tariffs persist. He […]

Economics

23 h. ago Canadian mayors, workers worry about ’permanent damage’ from Trump tariffs

Canadian mayors, workers and industry representatives are warning that the Trump administration’s punishing tariffs on steel and aluminum could cost jobs and cause lasting damage to industries on both sides of the border. They say Canada is already starting to see the effects of the tariffs, with a drop in demand from some American customers, […]

Society

24 h. ago EPA likely to move to further limit federal protections for wetlands

The Trump administration on Wednesday announced it will reconsider the reach of the nation’s bedrock clean water law and likely further limit the wetlands it covers, building on a Supreme Court decision two years ago that removed federal protections for significant areas. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin said at agency headquarters in Washington that […]

Other

26 h. ago Voici où en est la guerre commerciale menée par l'administration Trump

Donald Trump met peu à peu ses menaces de droits de douane à exécution avec l'entrée en vigueur.

Politics

26 h. ago Doug Ford and Mark Carney have first meeting over breakfast at Toronto diner

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney came together for their first face-to-face meeting on Wednesday morning, ahead of Ford's upcoming trip to Washington D.C. to address the ongoing trade issues with the U.S. The breakfast meeting was held at Wally's Grill in Etobicoke, located at 123 Rexdale Blvd., and was a chance for the two leaders to strategize on how to approach U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration regarding tariffs and free trade concerns. "This morning, I met with Mark Carney, Canada's incoming prime minister for a positive and productive discussion," Ford wrote in a statement posted to X.The premier emphasized the importance of holding ground against U.S. tariffs, writing that he and Carney agreed "on the need to stand firm and strong in the face of President Trump's threats, including additional retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum, which will raise costs for American businesses and...

Transport

28 h. ago U.S. to force Canadians visiting for over 30 days to register as 'aliens'

Canadians who plan to visit the United States for longer periods will soon need to register their information with President Donald Trump's government.In an email statement sent on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that effective April 11, certain Canadians planning to visit the U.S. for longer than 30 days will be required to complete an "alien registration form" and get fingerprinted."The Department of Homeland Security fully supports this rule, which aligns with the Trump Administration's ongoing efforts to enhance the safety and security of the United States," said the spokesperson.The DHS notes that this rule will not affect Canadians visiting for less than 30 days. It also won't impact Canadians who are part of the Nexus program or those travelling under the Visa Waiver Program, as these travellers have already submitted their biometric identification as part of the programs."This measure is in compliance with statutory alien reg...

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