7 h. ago Canada puts tariffs on new list of U.S. products. Here’s what’s included

Canada has put a 25 per cent counter-tariff on a variety of steel and aluminum products, as well as other U.S. goods, in response to President Donald Trump's latest duties.

Economics

9 h. ago Canadian dollar looks through Bank of Canada rate cut and tariff mayhem — for now

There are voices in the investor community who think tariffs will win out over inflation, making more rate cuts likely

Economics

14 h. ago HPQ’s Statement on U.S. – Canada Tariff Situation, Reinforces Case for Domestic Fumed Silica Production

HPQ Plans to Start Commercial Production of Fumed Silica Using Its Pilot Plant in Q4 2025, Becoming Canada’s First Domestic Supplier MONTREAL, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ, OTCQB: HPQFF, FRA: O08), a technology company specializing in green engineering processes, would like to inform shareholder that recently announced tariffs and […]

Economics

17 h. ago ‘Buy Canada’ pressure builds on $1.6 trillion in pension pot

Trump’s back-and-forth tariff threats are galvanizing an 'invest in Canada' movement that’s prodding pensions to keep more of their cash at home

Economics

22 h. ago Trump called Canada a ‘tariff abuser.’ Does Ottawa mistreat American importers?

U.S. President Donald Trump continues to single out Canada as a bad trading partner, claiming in a recent social media post that his northern neighbour is a “tariff abuser” that charges high rates on American goods. The vast majority of U.S. products are not subject to any tariffs under the terms of the North American […]

Economics

28 h. ago Eyes of other possible Trump tariff targets on Canada as it tests ways to fight back

The question is whether Canada has no choice but to embrace brinkmanship, or whether the less-friendly approach just provokes Trump into inflicting more damage

Economics

33 h. ago A timeline of Trump’s tariff threats and actions against Canada

Here are the key announcements and actions Trump has taken since he returned to the White House and launched his trade war with Canada, and how we got here.

Economics

35 h. ago Ontario backs down on electricity surcharge after Trump threatens chaos

In yet another unanticipated pivot in the never-ending U.S.-Canada tariff saga, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reneged on imposing a surcharge on electricity exported to neighbouring American states.After holding the retaliatory threat over Donald Trump's head as soon as the tariff talk shifted from the President's characteristic bravado into actual action, Ford properly enacted a 25 per cent tax on power sent to New York, Michigan and Minnesota on Monday, noting that it would add an extra $100 to the bills of 1.5 million homes and businesses and bring in hundreds of thousands of revenue to the province per day.Predictably, this threw Trump into a frenzy, prompting the reality star-turned-leader to announce an increase in tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum on Tuesday — from 25 to a ridiculous 50 per cent."Based on Ontario, Canada, placing a 25 per cent Tariff on 'Electricity' coming into the United States, I have instructed my Secretary of Commerce to ad...

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37 h. ago Confused about tariff deadlines? Here’s what we know right now

OTTAWA — The trade war between the U.S. and Canada took another turn Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to double the tariff on steel and aluminum imports coming from Canada in response to Ontario’s surcharge on electricity exports. Trump said 50 per cent tariffs will be placed on Canadian steel and aluminum starting […]

Economics

39 h. ago Trump announces severe retaliation in response to Ontario tariffs on electricity

U.S. President Donald Trump announced further tariffs on Canada on Tuesday, imposed in response to Ontario Premier Doug Ford's 25 per cent tariffs on electricity supplied to the States.Trump took to his Truth Social platform on Tuesday morning, announcing that tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products coming into the U.S. would be doubled from 25 per cent to 50 per cent in response to Doug Ford's retaliation to U.S. tariff threats.Trump stated that "Based on Ontario, Canada, placing a 25 per cent Tariff on 'Electricity' coming into the United States, I have instructed my Secretary of Commerce to add an ADDITIONAL 25 per cent Tariff, to 50 per cent, on all STEEL and ALUMINUM COMING INTO THE UNITED STATES FROM CANADA, ONE OF THE HIGHEST TARIFFING NATIONS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.""This will go into effect TOMORROW MORNING, March 12th. Also, Canada must immediately drop their Anti-American Farmer Tariff of 250 per cent to 390 per cent on various U.S. dairy products, which has l...

Economics

40 h. ago Donald Trump threatens to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum

Trump says 50 per cent tariffs will be placed on Canadian steel and aluminum on Wednesday

Economics

40 h. ago Trump threatens to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum after Ontario electricity surcharge

The latest outburst from the American president appears to have been triggered by tariffs imposed by Ontario Premier Doug Ford

Economics

40 h. ago Doug Ford suspends electricity tariffs, will meet with Trump administration

The latest outburst from the American president appears to have been triggered by tariffs imposed by Ontario Premier Doug Ford

Politics

40 h. ago Trump calls Canada ‘tariff abuser’ after Ford slaps 25% surcharge on electricity going to U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump railed against Canada in a social media post after Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a 25% surcharge on electricity exported to the U.S. Trump’s post on Truth Social suggested Ford’s decision to increase the price of electricity flowing across the border is just the latest attempt by Canada to take advantage […]

Economics

42 h. ago ‘Buy Canada’ Hits $1.6 Trillion Money Pot as Trump Stokes Anger

US President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth tariff threats are galvanizing an “invest in Canada” movement that’s prodding pensions to keep more of their cash at home.

Economics

53 h. ago How will U.S. tariff threat impact Bank of Canada's interest rate announcement?

Experts expect the Bank of Canada to drop the overnight interest rate on Wednesday, but beyond that it is anyone's guess

Economics

59 h. ago Loblaw introduces ‘tariff’ symbols on products with higher prices due to trade war

'Customers can be assured that when tariffs come off, any tariff pricing changes will be entirely removed,' says CEO

Economics

63 h. ago The tariffs Canada is facing now: Get the latest developments in Trump’s complicated trade war

Every day there is a new twist in the tale. Financial Post brings you the latest news in live updates

Economics

3 d. ago CHARLEBOIS: Canada keeps losing at geopolitics, farmers pay the price

Canada has walked itself into an unnecessary trade war with the United States’ biggest geopolitical rival, China. The consequences are now clear: New retaliatory tariffs from China are directly targeting our farmers, affecting over $3 billion in agrifood commodities and products. These measures are a direct response to Canada’s decision to impose a 100% tariff […]

Politics

3 d. ago Canada’s canola farmers fearing fallout from new Chinese tariffs, eager for resolution

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said province's canola industry is being 'put in the line of fire' because of Canada and China's spat over electric vehicles

Economics