10 h. ago ‘We are not backing down’: Manitoba budget aims to tackle U.S. tariff threats

Manitoba's 2025 budget comes amid an ongoing trade war with the United States, and the continuing uncertainty over U.S. president Donald Trump's tariffs looms large.

Economics

22 h. ago Hyundai CEO Confident of US Strategy Amid Trump EV Uncertainty

Hyundai Motor Co.’s Chief Executive Officer shrugged off uncertainties around President Donald Trump’s approach toward electric vehicles and domestic production, saying the company’s “localization strategy” in the US will “help mitigate the impact of any potential policy change.”

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23 h. ago Bank of England set to keep main UK rate unchanged at 4.50% despite gloomy economic news

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England is set to keep U.K. interest rates unchanged Thursday even though the economy is barely growing and set for further uncertainty in light of the tariff policies being enacted by the Trump administration in the U.S. The nine-member Monetary Policy Committee is expected to keep the bank’s main […]

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7 d. ago U.S. stocks fall after Trump escalates tariff war with Europe

The turbulence is because of uncertainty about how much pain Trump will let the economy endure through tariffs and other policies in order to reshape the country.

Economics

8 d. ago CHARLEBOIS: Five years after the panic — food supply chains hold strong, even with Trump’s uncertainty

Canada’s food supply chains have endured five years of turmoil, proving their resilience

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9 d. ago Trump’s tariff ‘chaos’ keeps auto sector ‘on hold,’ union says

U.S. President Donald Trump won't raise incoming steel and aluminum tariffs from 25 per cent to 50 per cent, but other planned tariffs in April are still fuelling uncertainty.

Economics

9 d. ago California almond growers grapple with uncertainty as new tariffs could hit exports

NEWMAN, Calif. (AP) — California almond growers are used to dealing with swings in the weather and water supply. Now they must also grapple with the uncertainty of trade battles as the Trump administration levies tariffs on goods from several countries and weighs adding more to the list. With more than three-quarters of California’s almond […]

Economics

1 week ago Trump downplays business concerns about uncertainty from his tariffs and prospect of higher prices

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump is dismissing business concerns over the uncertainty caused by his planned tariffs on a range of American trading partners and the prospect of higher prices, and isn’t ruling out the possibility of a recession this year. After imposing and then quickly pausing 25% tariffs on imports […]

Economics

1 week ago Powell: Federal Reserve to stay on hold amid widespread economic uncertainty

NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve is likely to keep its key interest rate unchanged in the coming months as it waits for widespread “uncertainty” stemming from President Donald Trump’s policies to resolve, Chair Jerome Powell said in written remarks to be delivered Friday in New York. Powell said the Trump administration is making […]

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1 week ago Canada’s unemployment rate remains steady amid tariff uncertainty

February was the first full month since the inauguration of Donald Trump, a period which has seen great uncertainty on the Canada-U.S. trade relationship.

Economics

1 week ago European Stocks Echo US Drop on Tariff Confusion: Markets Wrap

European stocks followed Asia lower as US President Donald Trump’s shifting approach to trade tariffs whipped up market uncertainty and dented confidence in the economic outlook. Bitcoin slumped as details of a US strategic reserve disappointed.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity, despite it aiding the US after Sept. 11

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed uncertainty that NATO would come to the U.S.’s defense if the country were attacked, though the alliance did just that after Sept. 11 — the only time in its history that the defense guarantee has been invoked. Trump also suggested that the U.S. might abandon its […]

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2 w. ago Ways Canadians can be more financially savvy amid tariffs and economic uncertainty

The tariffs against Canada have plunged the country into economic uncertainty.U.S. President Donald Trump officially slapped 25 per cent tariffs on all products from Canada and Mexico, including the 10 per cent tariffs on energy, on Tuesday.Since then, stock markets in the U.S. and Canada have continued to fall as Canadian businesses brace for the impacts of the trade war.In a press conference Thursday morning in Ottawa, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was candid about the current situation."I can confirm that we will continue to be in a trade war that was launched by the United States for the foreseeable future," he said.So, what does this mean for the finances of everyday Canadians?Natasha Macmillan, director of everyday banking at Ratehub.ca, shared advice on how Canadians can prepare for a potential economic fallout and strengthen their finances.Build your emergency fundShe says your main priority should be building up your emergency fund if you're wo...

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2 w. ago Lockstep Moves in US Stocks Suggest More Volatility Is Brewing

US stocks are increasingly moving in tandem, raising the risks of further turbulence ahead as investors grapple with uncertainty over economic growth and the potential fallout from President Donald Trump’s trade policies.

Economics

2 w. ago B.C. government’s budget prioritizes tariff threat and strengthens, diversifies and responds to uncertainty: United Steelworkers

VICTORIA, British Columbia, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Steelworkers union (USW) acknowledges the difficult position facing the B.C. government in its 2025 budget and applauds the thoughtful, diligent focus on priorities by Minister of Finance Brenda Bailey. U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats and the imposition of tariffs have created uncertainty for important […]

Politics

2 w. ago Fed’s Williams Says Tariffs Will Likely Lead to Higher US Prices

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said he anticipates tariffs will contribute to inflation, but emphasized there is a lot of uncertainty about how the economy will respond to President Donald Trump’s levies.

Economics

2 w. ago B.C. to table budget amid ‘uncertainty and disorder’ of Trump tariff threat

The budget and fiscal plan will be about 'setting us up to succeed' regardless of the tariff situation, Finance Minister Brenda Bailey told reporters on Monday.

Economics

2 w. ago Canadian business groups say trade uncertainty has already done damage

The head of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says across-the-board U.S. tariffs on imported goods would be a worst-case scenario if they kick in tomorrow. But Dan Kelly says even if there’s another last-minute reprieve from U.S. President Donald Trump, the ongoing threat and uncertainty would continue to inflict economic damage. He says some […]

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3 w. ago In Canada’s auto capital, uncertainty and hurt feelings amid Trump’s threats

WINDSOR, Canada – President Donald Trump’s threats to impose a growing list of tariffs on Canadian goods as well as his remarks about making Canada the 51st state are stirring alarm, mystification, fury and feelings of betrayal. Businesses in this border city on the Detroit River are struggling to navigate the mounting uncertainty. Few places […]

Economics

3 w. ago Trudeau to meet premiers as Trump tariff uncertainty continues

Preparing for Donald Trump’s tariffs will be top of mind for Canadian government leaders as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to meet the premiers on Wednesday.

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