29 h. ago LILLEY: Five moves Carney could make to unleash Canada’s economy

The threat from Trump is about more than tariffs, that's why Canada needs to move quickly to boost our own economy

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46 h. ago LILLEY: Canada playing small ball in trade talks with the United States

Canada, under Mark Carney, continues to play small ball while the United States under Donald Trump keeps trying to score home runs. If this were a baseball game, we would have pulled the pitcher by now and tried to figure out which other players we could replace. While Canada got hit with more tariffs on […]

Economics

65 h. ago South Korean President Lee will travel to Washington for Aug. 25 meeting with Trump

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s new President Lee Jae Myung will travel to Washington later this month to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, Lee’s office said Tuesday, for talks on trade and defense cooperation in the face of nuclear-armed North Korea and other threats. Their Aug. 25 summit will follow a July […]

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3 d. ago U.S. pause on higher tariffs for China set to expire. What to know

After the most recent round of China-U.S. trade talks, Chinese and U.S. officials said they expected the deadline to be extended for another 90 days.

Economics

3 d. ago A pause on higher tariffs for China is due to expire Tuesday. Here’s what to know

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A 90-day pause on imposing higher tariffs on China is due to expire on Tuesday and it is unclear if it will be extended. After the most recent round of China-U.S. trade talks, held late last month in Stockholm, Chinese and U.S. officials said they expected the deadline to be extended […]

Economics

4 d. ago Letters August 10, 2025: ‘Calling in Harper to help was a great idea.’

HARPER’S HELP? A GOOD SIGN Re: Harper says Carney team sought his trade advice, urges looking outside U.S., online, July 28 I understand that our current prime minister asked former prime minister Stephen Harper for his help on trade talks, and it reminded me that Harper had once asked for Mark Carney’s help on financial […]

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6 d. ago BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: Failing grade for Prime Minister Mark Carney

WATCH: As Canada falls behind on immigration, trade and the economy, Sun Editor-in-Chief Adrienne Batra talks with political columnists Warren Kinsella and Brian Lilley on how Prime Minister Mark Carney got it wrong. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for […]

Politics

8 d. ago Trump imposes additional 25% tariff on India over Russian oil purchase

U.S.-India ties are facing their most serious crisis in years after talks between the two countries failed to produce a trade agreement.

Economics

9 d. ago William Watson: Tell Canadians: What does the U.S. want and what won’t we give?

Letting Canadians know exactly what's on the table in trade talks with the U.S. could help form a consensus about the best way to respond

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9 d. ago Finance and foreign ministers in Mexico to talk trade ahead of Carney’s visit

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne are in Mexico to meet with President Claudia Sheinbaum to talk economic growth, trade and security. Their trip is happening ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s planned visit to Mexico to meet with Sheinbaum. The U.S. hit Canada on Friday with a 35 […]

Politics

1 week ago LeBlanc says he expects Carney, Trump will speak in the coming days

OTTAWA — Dominic LeBlanc says he expects Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump will speak “over the next number of days” as the United States ratchets up pressure in trade talks. The Canada-U.S. trade minister appeared on CBS’s “Face the Nation” on Sunday and spoke about where talks stand between the two […]

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3 w. ago Oil Holds Decline With Trade Talks, Russia Energy Curbs in Focus

Oil was little changed after its first weekly drop this month, with the focus on US trade deal progress — including with the European Union — and the bloc’s efforts to curb Russian energy exports.

Economics

3 w. ago Premiers meeting in Ontario to tackle Trump tariff ultimatum and internal trade barriers

Tariffs and trade are top of the agenda as the country’s premiers arrive in Ontario’s cottage country for a three-day meeting that comes at a pivotal time for both Canada-U.S. and domestic relations. The premiers’ summer gathering in Muskoka will also feature a Tuesday meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, as trade talks with the […]

Economics

3 w. ago Google kills ad fee in response to Canada removing digital services tax

Google is eliminating a fee is placed on ads, which was done in response to the Canadian digitial services tax, which has now been rescinded as part of broader trade talks.

Economics

4 w. ago Thailand to Make Fresh Proposals to US in Bid to Avert Tariff

Thailand’s finance minister will present fresh proposals to US trade officials in talks scheduled for Wednesday, the latest effort by the nation to avoid a 36% tariff threatened by President Donald Trump.

Economics

4 w. ago Carney to meet with steelworkers as U.S. trade talks continue

It has been more than a month since U.S. President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum products from 25 to 50 per cent.

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4 w. ago Carney heads to Hamilton to meet steelworkers as U.S. trade talks continue

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to be in Hamilton today to make an announcement related to the steel industry. It has been more than a month since U.S. President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25 to 50 per cent, adding further economic insult to the two industries in […]

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4 w. ago EU threatens U.S. planes and whiskey while pressing for deal

BRUSSELS — Brussels plans to target U.S. goods including planes, cars and whiskey if trade talks with Washington fail, according to a list seen by AFP on Tuesday, as the bloc renewed its push for a deal. Trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic was to talk to U.S. counterpart Jamieson Greer Tuesday, a day after speaking with […]

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last month Carney expects U.S. trade talks to ’intensify’ ahead of deadline and 35% threat

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he expects trade discussions with the U.S. will “intensify” ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline to secure a new agreement. Carney made his comments on his way into the Prime Minister’s Office where he will hold a virtual cabinet meeting to discuss President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat. […]

Economics

last month Carney expects U.S. trade talks to ’intensify’ ahead of August deadline

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that he sees little evidence a trade deal with the United States that does not include tariffs is possible. Speaking to reporters on his way into a cabinet meeting, Carney said he expects the trade talks with the U.S. “will intensify” ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline […]

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