12 h. ago Bell: Danielle Smith pitches a budget hoping to calm Albertans down

The Alberta budget tries to reassure Albertans the sky is not falling as Trump tariffs loom

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12 h. ago Bell: A tax cut, a doling out the dough budget — Smith will survive

The Alberta budget tries to reassure Albertans the sky is not falling as Trump tariffs loom

Economics

15 h. ago Alberta Budget 2025: Housing market still a ‘bright spot,’ but looming Trump tariffs will significantly impact province

There’s just no escaping tariff talk in Alberta’s 2025 budget, but the government expects the province’s housing market to be a “bright spot” in the year ahead.  Finance Minister Nate Horner praised the work of Alberta homebuilders, saying they “performed better than every other jurisdiction,” which is helping improve Alberta’s housing supply.  “Alberta’s housing market […]

Economics

24 h. ago Opinion: Protecting Calgary's future with a proactive response to the threat of U.S. tariffs

In recent weeks, the looming threat of U.S. tariffs has understandably caused significant concern among Calgarians and our business leaders. As we face these uncertainties, it’s crucial that we approach the situation with a strategic and determined mindset, rather than succumbing to speculative fears that fuel market instability. Here in Calgary, we are not just […]

Economics

27 h. ago India Weighs Tariff Cuts on Cars, Chemicals as Trump Duties Loom

Indian officials are exploring ways to lower tariffs on a wide range of imports, including cars and chemicals, in a bid to evade US President Donald Trump’s threatened reciprocal levies, according to people familiar with the matter.

Economics

40 h. ago As tariffs loom, U.S. ties among top concerns for many Canadians: Ipsos

An Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News and published Wednesday showed the Canada-U.S. relationship was the third-most important issue facing the country today.

Economics

40 h. ago Saskatchewan border city reflects on future as Trump’s tariffs approach

Looming tariffs has border communities such as Estevan thinking about their trade and tourism industries and the potential shift that could be coming.

Economics

2 d. ago Provinces have roughly $100B at hand for tariff relief, Desjardins estimates

OTTAWA — Canada’s provincial governments have enough fiscal firepower to respond to looming U.S. tariffs without supersizing their debt burdens, a new report says. The analysis released Tuesday from Desjardins Economics predicted upcoming provincial budgets will be dominated by plans to prepare for an unknown 2025 as promised tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump put […]

Economics

3 d. ago Aluminum Keeps Flowing With US Buyers Set to Bear Trump Tariffs

Looming aluminum tariffs have put US makers of everything from cans to cars on edge. But as long as they’re willing to pay enough of a premium, the metal is likely to continue flowing across the northern border.

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3 d. ago Trump’s tariffs could pose problems for Canada’s hardware, chip makers

With tariffs still looming for Canada, various hardware and chip producers in the country are bracing for the potential impact and what it could mean for their businesses.

Economics

3 d. ago CanadaHelps Estimates $266 Million Loss for Charities Due to Canada Post Strike; Urges Canadians to Use Extended Donation Deadline to Give

Funding lost from the 2024 postal strike and a looming recession from tariff threats places Canadian charities in a precarious position TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to estimates from CanadaHelps, the country’s largest platform for donating and fundraising online, the Canada Post strike cost Canadian charities $266 million in lost donations, accounting […]

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4 d. ago India, UK To Resume Free Trade Talks as US Tariff Threats Loom

India’s commerce minister will meet his British counterpart in New Delhi on Monday to revive talks on a trade deal between the two nations, at a time when the US President has unleashed a dramatic shift in global economy with his multiple plans for new tariffs.

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6 d. ago B.C. prepared to make ‘substantive changes’ to interprovincial trade barriers

British Columbia's economic development minister says the government plans to enter next week's meeting with other provinces prepared to make "substantive changes" to its interprovincial trade barriers as the threat of hefty U.S. tariff threats loom.

Economics

7 d. ago Tariffs bad news for economy but maybe not so much for homebuyers

The United States’ looming threat of tariffs on Canadian exports may be bad news for Canada’s economy, but it may not be as awful for homebuyers seeking to purchase with a mortgage. That’s one insight from a mortgage expert at Ratehub.ca, Penelope Graham. She noted in a recent report that the 25-per cent tariffs on […]

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9 d. ago Japan’s Exports Rise at a Faster Clip With Trump Tariffs Looming

Japan’s exports rose at a faster clip in January as businesses ramped up orders just as US President Donald Trump unleashed a barrage of protectionist policies expected to take effect in coming months.

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9 d. ago Trump tariff economic threats loom large over 2025 B.C. throne speech

Premier David Eby said the speech will describe how the government plans to defend British Columbians in uncertain economic times.

Economics