46 m. ago JD Vance’s ‘Chinese peasant’ remarks ‘ignorant,’ officials say amid tariff war

China's rebuttal comes amid an escalation in Trump's widespread tariffs waged against storied U.S. allies, including Canada, much of Europe and Mexico.

Economics

2 h. ago Haitians Fearing US Deportation Head to Canadian Border Via New York

Canada is seeing an uptick of asylum seekers at its border following US President Donald Trump’s decision to end protected status for more than 500,000 Haitians in the US.

Other

3 h. ago Trump meets with the House GOP as his ‘big’ bill of tax breaks and spending cuts teeters

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson found himself in a familiar jam on Tuesday: Conservative Republican holdouts are stalling action on President Donald Trump’s “big” bill of tax breaks and spending reductions, refusing to accept a Senate GOP budget framework approved over the weekend because it doesn’t cut enough. Trump summoned House Republicans to […]

Economics

3 h. ago Joe Rogan and Dave Portnoy are among the Trump backers now questioning his tariff policies

WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump’s tariffs roil global markets, some of the thought leaders and influential podcasters who backed the Republican’s campaign are voicing doubts. Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy, hedge fund manager Bill Ackman and even Elon Musk are adding their voices to a number of congressional Republicans who have weighed in […]

Economics

3 h. ago ‘What is the plan?’: Trump trade rep pushed on tariffs by U.S. lawmakers

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer addressed senators after global markets swung wildly and some business leaders lambasted the president's aggressive bid to raise tariffs.

Economics

3 h. ago Les droits de douane «portent déjà leurs fruits», affirme un représentant de Trump

Une cinquantaine de pays ont déjà contacté le gouvernement pour négocier, a fait valoir Jamieson Greer.

Economics

3 h. ago Les nouveaux tarifs douaniers de Trump contre la Chine vont grimper à 104%

Les nouveaux droits de douane de Donald Trump contre la Chine vont bien grimper à 104% mercredi, confirme la Maison-Blanche.

Economics

4 h. ago Republican Asks ‘Whose Throat to Choke’ If Tariffs Don’t Pan Out

Republican senators expressed anxiety over the potential economic toll of Donald Trump’s global tariffs and pressed his trade representative for more clarity on the president’s objectives in the trade conflict.

Economics

4 h. ago WATCH: Former PM Harper praises Poilievre as the change that Canada needs

WATCH: Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on how Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is best suited to address Canada’s problems, which are caused by years of Liberal rule, and not President Donald Trump. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for […]

Other

4 h. ago Les tarifs douaniers «portent déjà leurs fruits», affirme un représentant de Trump

Le représentant au commerce de la Maison-Blanche a assuré que la politique de droits de douane universels de Donald Trump portait «déjà ses fruits»

Economics

4 h. ago Wayne Gretzky says he's a proud Canadian amidst backlash over ties to Donald Trump

'Trust me, I have no political power with the Prime Minister or the President,'

Other

4 h. ago USW applauds Premier Eby and B.C. government support for forestry workers impacted by unfair U.S. softwood lumber tariffs

BURNABY, British Columbia, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Steelworkers union (USW) District 3 and the USW Wood Council locals in B.C. applaud the approach of Premier Dave Eby in fighting for workers and federal government supports in light of the announcement by the Trump administration and the U.S. Department of Commerce that […]

Politics

4 h. ago Canadian, U.S. stocks see turnaround a day after tariff turmoil

Markets had fallen significantly starting last Thursday as they reacted to Trump's sweeping round of tariffs on a wide swath of countries.

Economics

4 h. ago Markets reverse gains as White House confirms 104% China tariffs

Markets had fallen significantly starting last Thursday as they reacted to Trump's sweeping round of tariffs on a wide swath of countries.

Economics

4 h. ago U.S. trade representative faces pushback from lawmakers over Trump’s global tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s top trade representative said Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are already getting results, bringing other countries to the negotiating table to discuss reducing their trade barriers. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer addressed the Senate Finance Committee a day after global markets swung wildly and some business leaders lambasted […]

Economics

4 h. ago «L'objectif est que Trump revienne sur sa décision», dit Macron

Emmanuel Macron a émis l'espoir que son homologue américain, Donald Trump, «revienne sur sa décision» sur les tarifs douaniers.

Politics

4 h. ago Garderie de Laval: le chauffeur était en psychose, car il s'est déshabillé avant de voir l'ampleur de la tragédie

Le chauffeur qui a foncé dans une garderie était en psychose puisqu’il s’est dévêtu avant même de constater l’ampleur du drame, selon un psychiatre

Events

4 h. ago US trade rep says Trump tariffs are getting results, but things may be ‘challenging’ for awhile

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s top trade representative said Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are already getting results, bringing other countries to the negotiating table to discuss reducing their trade barriers. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer addressed the Senate Finance Committee a day after global markets swung wildly and some business leaders lambasted […]

Economics

4 h. ago JPMorgan Sees More Pain Ahead for Junk and Private Lender Bonds

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a warning for US debt investors after high-yield bonds saw the worst slump since 2020 amid President Donald Trump’s evolving global trade war: It’s about to get worse.

Economics

4 h. ago Kenya Cuts Key Rate by More Than Expected Amid Tariff Worries

Kenya’s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate for the fifth time in a row, slashing the rate by more than expected amid heightened geopolitical risks from US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs.

Economics