28 h. ago High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier

British Columbia’s premier said Thursday he is encouraged to see a shifting tone in U.S. President Donald Trump’s talks with Canada, but concerns remain about how tariffs could devastate the province’s softwood lumber sector. Premier David Eby said at a media availability in Victoria that he will be travelling to Prince George in central B.C. […]

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31 h. ago Braid: Smith's tariff victory cry alarms Conservatives as Ontario car sector gets pounded

Smith’s Alberta-first language alarms many federal Conservatives who are desperately trying to get Leader Pierre Poilievre elected

Economics

36 h. ago Canada hits back with tariffs on U.S. vehicles as auto sector reels

Shuttering of Windsor plant brings reality of tariff war home

Economics

36 h. ago Canada hits U.S. auto sector with tariffs, mirroring Trump’s move

Canada’s auto sector is heavily integrated with the U.S. and stands to take a blow from Trump’s tariffs

Economics

57 h. ago Manitoba puts up money for the agricultural sector in the face of tariffs

BRANDON, MAN. — The Manitoba government is promising $150 million for the agricultural sector to help handle tariffs imposed by the United States and China. The province says it will provide $10 million in additional matching funds for the AgriStability program, as well as $140.8 million for business risk management programs such as AgriInsurance and […]

Society

61 h. ago Canada’s auto sector braces for ‘complexity and confusion’ on U.S. tariffs

Analysis from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce estimates that Canada and Mexico account for 58 per cent of U.S. auto parts imports and 76 per cent of U.S. exports.

Economics

6 d. ago Already hit by China, Nova Scotia’s seafood sector braces for U.S. tariffs next week

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s massive lobster industry is bracing for what’s to come as it deals with the effects of tariffs imposed by China and awaits an identical 25 per cent duty by the United States. China’s tariffs on Canadian seafood took effect March 20, while the U.S. duties are expected to kick in on […]

Economics

8 d. ago S&P/TSX composite unchanged, U.S. markets down after auto tariff announcement

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index ended Thursday unchanged from a day earlier, while U.S. markets were down after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for auto tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday new tariffs on the auto sector to start next week alongside other previously announced tariffs. Auto industry leaders have warned […]

Economics

8 d. ago Canada to Unveil Response to US Tariffs Next Week, Carney Says

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will fight back against President Donald Trump’s trade war and his tariffs on the auto sector, but he did not outline any new retaliatory measures against the US on Thursday.

Economics

8 d. ago Canada’s auto sector braces for ‘chaos and damage’ from Trump tariffs

Canadian industry groups have slammed Trump's latest set of tariffs, which will see a 25 per cent tariff imposed on foreign-made cars.

Economics

8 d. ago Latest U.S. auto tariffs major concern for heavily integrated North American sector

The auto industry is sounding the alarm about U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement. Trump announced Wednesday he would impose 25 per cent tariffs on auto imports to the U.S., set to take effect next week. He also said the Detroit Three automakers have to move their parts divisions back to the U.S. Flavio […]

Politics

9 d. ago New U.S. auto tariffs to devastate sector, raise consumer costs: industry

Canadian auto industry leaders say the latest tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump will raise the prices of cars for consumers and devastate the sector. “This is nuts,” said Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturing Association. “It seems he’s bent on doing the things that he’s been warned will shut down […]

Economics

9 d. ago ‘THIS IS NUTS:’ New U.S. tariffs on auto sector to devastate industry, leaders say

Canadian auto industry leaders say the latest tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump will raise the prices of cars for consumers and devastate the sector. “This is nuts,” said Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturing Association. “It seems he’s bent on doing the things that he’s been warned will shut down […]

Politics

9 d. ago Trump’s auto tariffs a ‘direct attack,’ Carney says as leaders react

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced he is putting a 25 per cent tariff on all vehicles made outside the country starting April 2.

Politics

1 week ago Possible softening of April 2 tariffs ’zero comfort’ for auto sector

Just over a week before new U.S. tariffs are expected to come into force, the head of Canada’s auto parts manufacturing association says he’s not optimistic any meaningful reprieve is in the works.  “Until a tariff comes into effect and it affects the U.S. economy … I’m not confident that anybody is going to be […]

Economics

2 w. ago Ontario urged to ‘double down’ on college, university funding given tariff threat

Premier Doug Ford's new cabinet is facing calls to increase funding to the struggling post-secondary sector. Advocates argue it's an effective way to protect against tariffs.

Society

2 w. ago Canada’s greenhouse sector depends on exports. Will it survive U.S. tariffs?

Canada’s fruit and vegetable sector is deeply intertwined with the U.S. market, but the greenhouse industry is particularly vulnerable.

Economics

2 w. ago Europe to Toughen Protection for Steel Sector Amid Defense Push

The European Union will step up protection of its steel industry, as it tries to shield a sector that’s crucial for defense from tariffs, cheap imports and high energy prices.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump Says He’ll Impose Both Reciprocal and Sectoral Tariffs

President Donald Trump said he would be imposing both broad reciprocal tariffs and additional sector-specific tariffs on April 2.

Economics

3 w. ago Xiaomi, Geely, China EV Makers to Show Resilience Despite Tariffs

Xiaomi Corp., Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., NIO Inc. and Xpeng Inc. will show how resilient China’s electric-vehicle sector is to a stagnant domestic economy and tariffs in the US and European Union.

Economics