62 m. ago Canada wanted to ‘cooperate’ on illegal immigration. Trump chose tariffs

Newly released documents show Canada favoured 'cooperation' with the second Trump administration on 'common challenges' related to illegal immigration, before the U.S. tariffs.

Economics

63 m. ago Varcoe: 'Market is fearful' — Global trade war, increased OPEC production shock oil prices, stocks

“There's a lot of uncertainty around how this is going to impact the global economy”

Economics

74 m. ago The Latest: Trump’s tariffs unleash trade war and calls for negotiations

U.S. President Donald Trump’s big raise in tariffs has triggered an escalating trade war and sent global markets plummeting. The S&P 500 fell 6% Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 5.5% and the Nasdaq composite dropped 5.8%. China announced Friday that it will impose a 34% tax on all U.S. imports next week, part […]

Economics

2 h. ago Caught in the crossfire: Michigan concerned over automobile tariffs targeting Canada

DETROIT — Glenn Stevens Jr. can look out his office window in downtown Detroit and see Canada. The view encapsulates historic automobile achievement between two countries despite a flowing river and international border — one that’s on the brink of being ripped apart. “Our economies in auto between Ontario and Michigan are seamless. They are […]

Events

2 h. ago Lessons to lessen tariff impacts: FP Video on Trump’s trade war

Watch: how to avoid the worst outcomes on Canada, exporters and the markets in Trump's tariff war

Economics

2 h. ago Charting the Global Economy: US Tariffs Wallop Markets, Outlook

President Donald’s Trump’s mid-week move to impose broad US tariffs — punishing for many countries — kicked off massive shock waves that reverberated through corporate boardrooms, financial markets and world governments.

Economics

3 h. ago On the Brink: Ontario retirees forced to cut family traditions over food costs

This is the latest installment of a Global News series called ‘On the Brink,’ which profiles people who are struggling with the rising cost of living.

Economics

6 h. ago Trump Tariff Shock Rips Up Germany’s China Strategy Under Merz

German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz faces the prospect of being forced into another pivot before he even takes office.

Economics

6 h. ago REJO Unveils New Brand Concept and European Market Expansion Strategy

Vision for Growth, Innovation, and Consumer Engagement MILAN — REJO, a global provider of heat-not-burn(HNB) solutions, proudly unveils its refreshed brand identity and strategic expansion into the European market, which is a meaningful milestone in its journey of growth and innovation. Known for crafting innovative and reliable products, REJO’s new visual identity reflects its progressive […]

Economics

8 h. ago Southeast Asia Rushes to Avert Tariff Pain by Enticing Trump

Countries in Southeast Asia, major sources of exports to the US, are angling to accommodate President Donald Trump rather than retaliate against his punishing tariffs, seeking to keep exports flowing to one of their biggest markets.

Economics

10 h. ago B.C. premier seeks to assure forest industry as U.S. trade war intensifies

Canadian forestry was spared in President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs, but softwood lumber could still see duties surge as the U.S. targets the industry in other ways.

Economics

12 h. ago China halts nearly completed U.S. TikTok deal after steep Trump tariffs announced

'We do not want TikTok to "go dark",’ Trump wrote on Truth Social, suggested that the U.S. could provide tariff relief in exchange for Beijing’s approval

Economics

13 h. ago Oil in Freefall Reorders Energy Landscape From US to Middle East

The plunge in oil prices over the past two days following the twin shocks of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the surprise boost in production from OPEC+ has altered the global energy landscape with stunning speed.

Other

13 h. ago Five things to know about the US$5 trillion market selloff that is roiling the globe

Fears over an escalating trade war decimate stocks

Economics

14 h. ago From the headlines to the classroom: Oakridge students tackle Trump tariffs

Students in the international baccalaureate diploma program at Oakridge secondary school are learning about real world political problems

Economics

14 h. ago Trump tariff impacts ‘significantly larger than expected’: U.S. Fed chair

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that Donald Trump's tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower economic growth.

Economics

14 h. ago Tariff Concerns Draw Horticulture Professionals to Town Hall

Industry leaders address supply chain risks, pricing pressures, and advocacy efforts as U.S.-Canada trade tensions escalate. Milton, ON, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — April 4, 2025—On April 2, More than 160 small business owners, staff, and partners in the ornamental horticulture industry attended a Town Hall meeting on U.S.-Canada tariffs.  This timely session, hosted […]

Economics

14 h. ago Stocks are plunging and that may only be the start of the pain for Canadian consumers

'This is the biggest realignment in global trade ever'

Economics

14 h. ago Ben van Beurden and Pekka Vauramo Nominated for Election to Barrick Board of Directors

TORONTO, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) has nominated Ben van Beurden and Pekka Vauramo for election to its Board of Directors at the company’s Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on May 6, 2025. Ben van Beurden, former chief executive of Shell, brings four decades of global experience in the […]

Politics

14 h. ago Premiers meeting with U.S. officials helped Canada avoid worse Trump tariffs: Scott Moe

'I wouldn't say (the outcome) is successful, but I would say that it is seeing a relatively positive outcome ... relative to many other nations,' Scott Moe said

Economics