13 h. ago ‘Just say thank you’: Lutnick says Canada is acting like Ukraine in Trump negotiations

Donald Trump 'needed to break some guy in Ontario who said he was going to tax American energy 25 per cent,' Howard Lutnick said

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17 h. ago Quebec man accused in huge cocaine, fentanyl and meth smuggling case appears in U.S. court

The case involves a lot of fentanyl, but all of it was in the U.S. and believed to be from Mexico; the endgame was to smuggle drugs into Canada

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36 h. ago Mexico's Sinaloa cartel linked to Surrey drug traffickers, B.C. lawsuit alleges

Details of an alleged attempt to smuggle large amounts of cocaine from Mexico to Canada are laid out in a civil forfeiture lawsuit against three men who lived together in a luxurious Surrey house

Culture

40 h. ago Ford says Trump dropping plan to double steel, aluminum tariffs

WASHINGTON — Premier Doug Ford says U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick committed to dropping U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff on Canadian aluminum and steel back to 25% after Ontario agreed to pause a surcharge on electricity exports to the United States. Earlier Tuesday, Trump posted on social media that he would double the duties set […]

Economics

47 h. ago What you need to know about U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum set for Wednesday

Industries that rely on steel and aluminum products are bracing for a fresh wave of tariffs set to kick in Wednesday. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday that President Donald Trump will follow through on his threat to impose 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. starting Wednesday. Here’s […]

Economics

49 h. ago The unintended consequences of U.S. tariffs: Strengthening Canada, Mexico, and China at America's expense

The U.S. tariffs imposed on Canada, Mexico and China were initially designed to protect domestic industries and reduce trade deficits. However, these economic measures have had unintended and far-reaching consequences, driving these three nations closer together in terms of trade and political co-operation. As they establish stronger economic ties, their strategic alignment may result in […]

Economics

69 h. ago U.S. commerce secretary says steel and aluminum tariffs coming this week

WASHINGTON — Canada remains in the crosshairs of U.S. President Donald Trump’s enormous tariff agenda, with steel and aluminum duties set to come into force on Wednesday. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday that Trump will follow through on his threat to impose 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the […]

Politics

3 d. ago Tariffs ‘could go up,’ Trump says while allaying recession fears

Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News he paused some U.S. tariffs because he 'wanted to help Mexico and Canada to a certain extent,' but added tariffs could also go up.

Economics

3 d. ago Delay on Trump’s aluminum and steel import tariffs not in the cards: Lutnick

'If fentanyl ends, I think these will come off,” U.S. Commerce Secretary tells NBC News

Economics

4 d. ago China learned from Trump’s first trade war and changed its tactics when tariffs came again

WASHINGTON (AP) — The leaders of both Canada and Mexico got on the phone with President Donald Trump this past week to seek solutions after he slapped tariffs on their countries, but China’s president appears unlikely to make a similar call soon. Beijing, which unlike America’s close partners and neighbors has been locked in a […]

Economics

5 d. ago Trump says Canada, Mexico tensions will make 2026 World Cup ‘more exciting’

U.S. President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup hosted by North America at a time when his tariffs have ratcheted up tensions.

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5 d. ago Costco to reduce Canadian products in U.S. stores in wake of tariffs

Consumers can expect a price increase on items imported from Canada, China and Mexico

Economics

6 d. ago Trump’s temporary pause on some tariffs brings little relief to Canada

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s stiff duties have been temporarily paused on some Canadian products, bringing little relief as the tariff threat continues to hang over America’s closest neighbour. Trump signed an executive order Thursday delaying tariffs on goods that meet the rules of origin requirements under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, and lowering levies on […]

Economics

6 d. ago Trump just backtracked on tariffs: Here’s who will see relief and who won’t

Trump’s latest move means that certain goods from Canada and Mexico will not face tariffs until April 2

Economics

6 d. ago USMCA compliant goods now safe from Trump but U.S. tariffs remain on Canada

USMCA compliant goods will no longer be subject to U.S. tariffs on Canada after President Donald Trump issued a pause today that will take effect until at least April 2, 2025. For those unfamiliar with the acronym, USMCA is the trade agreement that exists between the United States, Mexico and Canada. It took effect back in 2020 and replaced what was previously known as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The agreement was formed to provide more opportunities for trade between the three countries and, according to the United States government website, provide mutual benefits for "North American workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses."Today's update means that the United States will no longer place 25 per cent tariffs on many Canadian goods entering the country. The U.S. will not be pausing the 10 per cent tariffs on Canadian oil and other energy that is not covered under the USMCA. Canadian potash will also be subject to 10 per cent tariffs.T...

Economics

6 d. ago What it means that U.S. tariffs don't apply to USMCA compliant goods from Canada

USMCA compliant goods will no longer be subject to U.S. tariffs on Canada after President Donald Trump issued a pause until at least April 2, 2025. For those unfamiliar with the acronym, USMCA is the U.S. term for the trade agreement that exists between the United States, Mexico and Canada. It took effect back in 2020 and replaced what was previously known as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The agreement was formed to provide more opportunities for trade between the three countries and, according to the United States government website, provide mutual benefits for "North American workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses."The pause means that the United States will no longer place 25 per cent tariffs on many Canadian goods entering the country. The U.S. will not be pausing the 10 per cent tariffs on Canadian oil and other energy that is not covered under the USMCA. Canadian potash will also be subject to 10 per cent tariffs.The USMCA d...

Economics

6 d. ago Alberta ranchers 'very concerned' about tariff impact on beef industry, as Trump delays another month

Alberta beef producers have been anxiously waiting to see how 25 per cent tariffs on exports to the U.S. will affect their industry. Markets have been in turmoil since U.S. President Donald Trump followed through Tuesday on his threat to impose sweeping, economywide, 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico, with a lower 10 […]

Economics

6 d. ago U.S. bill aims to stem flow of fentanyl that Trump blames on Canada, Mexico

Two senators have introduced legislation in the latest attempt to fight the flow of fentanyl and its precursors into the United States from China, Mexico and through other borders.

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6 d. ago Ways Canadians can be more financially savvy amid tariffs and economic uncertainty

The tariffs against Canada have plunged the country into economic uncertainty.U.S. President Donald Trump officially slapped 25 per cent tariffs on all products from Canada and Mexico, including the 10 per cent tariffs on energy, on Tuesday.Since then, stock markets in the U.S. and Canada have continued to fall as Canadian businesses brace for the impacts of the trade war.In a press conference Thursday morning in Ottawa, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was candid about the current situation."I can confirm that we will continue to be in a trade war that was launched by the United States for the foreseeable future," he said.So, what does this mean for the finances of everyday Canadians?Natasha Macmillan, director of everyday banking at Ratehub.ca, shared advice on how Canadians can prepare for a potential economic fallout and strengthen their finances.Build your emergency fundShe says your main priority should be building up your emergency fund if you're wo...

Economics

6 d. ago Trump waives tariffs on Mexico, not Canada, for 1 month on most products

Trump's announcement of the pause until April 2 did not mention Canada, and came shortly after he levelled new attacks against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Economics