19 m. ago White House defends Trump’s tariff moves that rattled markets

Meanwhile, Trump's doctor says he is 'fully fit' to serve as commander in chief as the White House released results of his recent physical exam

Economics

25 m. ago Farmers in Canada, United States feeling the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs

Grain Growers of Canada executive director Kyle Larkin says grain farmers in both America and Canada are suffering, and costs can still rise within the next few months. 

Economics

27 m. ago ‘So Wrong’ Stock Forecasters Struggle to See Through Trade Chaos

Wall Street’s leading prognosticators have been humbled this year, with so many proven wrong about the damage President Donald Trump’s combative trade policies would do to the stock market.

Economics

37 m. ago Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Names Executive & Professional Lines Leaders

BOSTON — Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced the promotion of Shelley Norman to U.S. Executive & Professional (E&P) Lines Field Leader, and Brady Head to E&P Product Lead, North America. “These promotions reflect Shelley and Brady’s exceptional leadership and their impact on our North American E&P Lines business,” said Anthony Tatulli, Head of […]

Politics

48 m. ago No harm, no foul: Mike Trout greets fan who interfered with catch

The story typically has a predictable ending. A fan rips a baseball from the hand of a player trying to make a catch, then is immediately ejected while drawing the scorn of fellow fans. But on Saturday there was a different ending when a Houston Astros fan took a foul ball out of the glove […]

Sport

97 m. ago Another Bank of Canada interest rate cut is on the way and here's what could happen

Amid times of economic uncertainty — an upcoming federal election and tense relations with the U.S. — Canadians are waiting for the next Bank of Canada (BoC) interest rate announcement.The central bank has made two 0.25 per cent cuts to its key interest rate so far this year, with the last one on March 12 bringing the rate to 2.75 per cent.That announcement came a week after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods, and Canada retaliated with counter-tariffs. The BoC claimed the Canadian economy entered the year in a "solid position," saying GDP showed robust growth, and inflation was finally close to the two per cent target.However, with economic aggression from the U.S., BoC officials predicted a slower pace of economic activity and increased inflationary pressures in Canada. The latter concern contributed to the decision to lower the policy rate by a quarter point.The last BoC update did not come with an extensive m...

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2 h. ago Trump’s Tangled Tariffs Sow Confusion as Negotiators Line Up

President Donald Trump’s tariff exclusions for smartphones and other tech products have added to a growing set of confusing signals for companies and trading partners digesting how to engage a White House still promising to negotiate dozens of new deals in America’s favor.

Economics

2 h. ago OPEC Cuts Oil Demand Forecast for 2025 and 2026 on Trade War

OPEC cut forecasts for global oil demand growth slightly this year and next as President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught takes a toll on consumption, while remaining more bullish than other forecasters.

Economics

2 h. ago Meta’s antitrust trial kicks off Monday. Here’s what’s at stake

The looming antitrust trial will be the first big test of President Donald Trump’s Federal Trade Commission’s ability to challenge Big Tech.

Other

3 h. ago World markets rally after Trump gives tariff exemption to electronics

U.S. President Donald Trump said electronics such as computer chips, smart phones and laptops won’t face the same U.S. import duties as some other products.

Economics

3 h. ago Carney and Poilievre cross paths on popular Quebec talk show

When it came to the subject of U.S. President Donald Trump, it seemed Carney had once again taken an idea from Poilievre

Transport

4 h. ago An Election Like No Other Promises to Damage Canada’s Finances

Canada’s fiscal position is set to worsen as the country’s two leading political parties vie to win an election by promising tax cuts and measures to protect industries from US President Donald Trump’s tariff barrage.

Politics

7 h. ago Will the federal government buy Canadian in the 'quantum revolution'?

Canadian tech experts want the feds to support home-grown development of quantum computers to avoid American domination in the area.

Politics

7 h. ago Japan In No Rush to Compromise Days Ahead of US Tariff Talks

Japan’s prime minister said he won’t rush to compromise in high-stakes trade negotiations with the US this week, which may set the tone for nations around the world that are seeking a reprieve from President Donald Trump’s tariff campaign.

Economics

10 h. ago China’s Commodities Imports Shrink Bar Oil as Trade Woes Worsen

China’s commodities imports mostly fell year-on-year in March, the last full month before the Trump administration choked off bilateral trade by imposing punitive levies on Chinese goods.

Economics

10 h. ago Thailand Finalizes US Trade Strategy Ahead of Talks Next Week

Thailand aims to hold talks with Trump administration officials next week to secure relief from a planned 36% reciprocal tariff on its goods, with officials finalizing a set of proposals including to cut its $46 billion trade surplus with the US.

Economics

11 h. ago President Trump says CBS and ’60 Minutes’ should ‘pay a big price’ for going after him

President Donald Trump bitterly attacked “60 Minutes” shortly after the CBS newsmagazine broadcast stories on Ukraine and Greenland on Sunday, saying the network was out of control and should “pay a big price” for going after him. “Almost every week, 60 Minutes … mentions the name ‘TRUMP’ in a derogatory and defamatory way, but this […]

Economics

11 h. ago China’s Xi says there are ‘no winners’ in a tariff war as he visits Southeast Asia

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — China’s leader Xi Jinping started a week of diplomacy in Southeast Asia with a visit to Vietnam on Monday, signaling China’ s commitment to global trade, just after U.S. President Donald Trump upended the global economy with his latest tariffs moves. Although Trump has paused some tariffs, China was the outlier, […]

Economics

13 h. ago Trump avertit qu’aucun pays n’est «tiré d’affaire» face à ses menaces tarifaires

«Surtout pas la Chine qui, de loin, nous traite le plus mal», a-t-il écrit sur Truth Social.

Economics

14 h. ago Australia’s Leaders Vow Housing, Tax Cuts at Dueling Rallies

Australia’s two major parties held their 2025 election campaign launches within hours of each other on Sunday, revealing plans to allow residents to tax deduct their mortgages and setting aside billions of dollars to build new houses for first-time home buyers.

Politics