9 h. ago New Brunswick forecasts $599M deficit as Trump tariff threat looms

$50-million contingency fund has caused New Brunswick’s projected deficit to balloon

Economics

6 d. ago Trump’s escalating trade war looms over Bank of Canada rate announcement

Economists are expecting a further rate cut by the Bank of Canada on Wednesday as the threat of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump continues to loom over Canada.

Economics

1 week ago Adam Pankratz: B.C. hides massive deficit under the cover of Trump tariff threats

The NDP is ducking responsibility for its fiscal mismanagement

Economics

1 week ago B.C. farmers remain ‘resilient’ amid looming U.S. tariff threat

B.C. sends about $3.6 billion worth of agricultural products to the U.S. every year, with two of the biggest exports being farmed Atlantic salmon and blueberries.

Economics

1 week ago India Sees US Relations at ‘Best’ Despite Looming Tariff Threat

India’s top diplomat said relations with the US are on firm footing in comments that come as New Delhi looks to lower tariffs on imports to fend off President Donald Trump’s threatened reciprocal levies that could upend bilateral and global trade.

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2 w. ago Province launching more ‘Buy BC’ ads as Trump tariff threat looms

Eby says B.C. residents would soon start seeing more "Buy BC" advertisements, and the province has also launched a new website with a tool to help people buy local.

Economics

2 w. ago Opinion: Protecting Calgary's future with a proactive response to the threat of U.S. tariffs

In recent weeks, the looming threat of U.S. tariffs has understandably caused significant concern among Calgarians and our business leaders. As we face these uncertainties, it’s crucial that we approach the situation with a strategic and determined mindset, rather than succumbing to speculative fears that fuel market instability. Here in Calgary, we are not just […]

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3 w. ago B.C. prepared to make ‘substantive changes’ to interprovincial trade barriers

British Columbia's economic development minister says the government plans to enter next week's meeting with other provinces prepared to make "substantive changes" to its interprovincial trade barriers as the threat of hefty U.S. tariff threats loom.

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3 w. ago Tariffs bad news for economy but maybe not so much for homebuyers

The United States’ looming threat of tariffs on Canadian exports may be bad news for Canada’s economy, but it may not be as awful for homebuyers seeking to purchase with a mortgage. That’s one insight from a mortgage expert at Ratehub.ca, Penelope Graham. She noted in a recent report that the 25-per cent tariffs on […]

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