2 h. ago Trump says ’highly unlikely’ U.S. ever uses military force to annex Canada

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump says it is “highly unlikely” the United States would ever use military force to annex Canada. In a wide-ranging interview on NBC’s “Meet The Press” which aired Sunday, Trump says he wouldn’t rule it out against Greenland, but says he doesn’t see it happening with Canada. The remarks come […]

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4 h. ago Military action against Canada is ‘highly unlikely,’ Trump says

United States President Donald Trump said annexing Canada to become the 51st state with military action is 'highly unlikely,' but he does not rule it out for Greenland.

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4 h. ago U.S. ‘highly unlikely’ to deploy military to make Canada the 51st state: Trump

President promises to broach the topic with Prime Minister Mark Carney when they meet in Washington this week

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3 d. ago Trump taps Mike Waltz for UN role in 1st high profile White House shake

U.S. President Donald Trump said he’s naming Secretary of State Marco Rubio as acting national security adviser to replace Mike Waltz, after reports Waltz was being removed.

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4 d. ago Kamala Harris plans a speech sharply criticizing Donald Trump’s policies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris plans to use a high-profile speech Wednesday to sharply criticize President Donald Trump amid speculation about whether she will mount another presidential campaign or opt to run for California governor. Harris will address the 20th anniversary gala for Emerge America, an organization that recruits and trains […]

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5 d. ago White House says Amazon ‘hostile’ for reported tariff labels

(Bloomberg) — The White House denounced Amazon.com Inc’s reported move to display the cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on products, setting the stage for a high-profile clash between the administration and the popular online marketplace. “This is a hostile and political act by Amazon,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Tuesday. “Why […]

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5 d. ago Stocks, US Futures Advance on Auto Tariff Reprieve: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks rose to the highest level in a month on expectations President Donald Trump will ease the impact of his auto tariffs, boosting hopes for further dialing down of trade tensions.

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5 d. ago Given Trump’s trade war, are Big Tech’s earnings estimates too high?

As Microsoft, Apple, Meta and Amazon prepare to report Q1 results, weaker than expected earnings may cause a further selloff

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6 d. ago Rystad Cuts US Shale Oil Growth View on Tariffs, Lower Prices

Oil industry consultant Rystad Energy has slashed its estimate for US onshore crude growth by more than half for this year, amid lower commodity prices and higher costs brought on by President Donald Trump’s global trade war.

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9 d. ago What Trump told Time magazine about tariffs, taxes and the rule of law

Trump's insistence that his comments about Canada are 'not trolling' was far from the only moment that stood out from the wide-ranging interview.

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1 week ago One Tech Tip: Thinking of buying a secondhand phone? Some tips on what to look for

LONDON (AP) — New smartphones aren’t cheap and prices could reach even higher as globe trade tensions fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats throw Asian exports into turmoil. To save money, consider buying a secondhand device. The market for used cell phones is booming. It’s now growing faster than the market for new […]

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1 week ago Most Americans expect higher prices as result of Trump’s tariffs, new AP

WASHINGTON — Americans’ trust in President Donald Trump to bolster the U.S. economy appears to be faltering, with a new poll showing that many people fear the country is being steered into a recession and that the president’s broad and haphazardly enforced tariffs will cause prices to rise. Roughly half of U.S. adults say that […]

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1 week ago Oil Pushes Higher as Trump Signals No Intention to Ax Powell

Oil extended gains as President Donald Trump said he had no intention of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, while an industry report pointed to a large decline in US crude stockpiles.

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1 week ago Oil Climbs After Plunging Monday on Trump’s Criticism of Powell

Oil edged higher after tumbling Monday following US President Donald Trump’s escalating criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which rattled global markets.

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1 week ago Gold Surges to Record as Trump Ramps Up Threats on Fed’s Powell

Gold rose to an all-time-high, after concern that President Donald Trump could fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell triggered a flight from US stocks, bonds and the dollar.

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2 w. ago China dominates solar. Trump tariffs target China. For US solar industry, that means higher costs

Mike Summers was eager to install solar at his home in Ohio for years, and after he finally replaced his aging roof this year, his solar contractor swung into action. His system — including 19 panels and a battery backup — went up this week, and Summers considers himself lucky. “I’m glad to have done […]

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2 w. ago Alberta government launches campaign to get consumers to buy local during 'critical time'

Alberta is encouraging consumers to shop in the province by kicking off its “Buy Local” campaign. U.S. President Donald Trump’s ongoing threat of tariffs has put Canada on high alert and ready to make key changes to defend its economy. In March, Alberta announced a four-pronged approach to defend against tariffs, including launching a “Buy […]

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2 w. ago Tech Giants Fuel Wall Street’s Cautious Comeback: Markets Wrap

Stock traders threw caution to the wind and sent tech companies rallying, in a high-stakes bet that President Donald Trump is adopting a softer stance toward the sector in his disruptive trade war.

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3 w. ago SNOBELEN: Canada needs leadership to rescue economy from Trump’s blender

I always wondered what would happen if you put the economy in a blender and turned it on high. Now, thanks to U.S. President Donald Trump, we know. Trump tossed international trade into a blender and flipped the switch. Global markets spun around as trillions of dollars spilled out. Froth formed around lost jobs and […]

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3 w. ago U.S. tariffs still at historic high even after Trump’s pause

Higher import tax raise costs for domestic consumers and businesses and reduce disposable incomes and profit margins

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