5 h. ago Posthaste: Job losses ‘unavoidable’ in Canada’s auto sector as Donald Trump doubles down on tariff threat

'I really don’t want cars from Canada' — U.S. president

Economics

53 h. ago Calgary Centre: Donald Trump looms amid concerns over prices, housing and energy sector

Calgary Centre is among the city's most competitive ridings, according to results of recent federal elections

Economics

1 week 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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1 week ago Canada’s auto sector weighs ‘difficult’ new reality under Trump’s tariffs

The first week of auto tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump has come to an end, and Canada's auto sector says not only have they been hit by costs but ongoing confusion.

Economics

2 w. ago U.S. hits Canada lumber with 34% duties even before Trump tariffs

(Bloomberg) — The U.S. is poised to more than double duties on Canadian softwood lumber to 34.45%, putting more pressure on US materials costs even before President Donald Trump places any new tariffs on the sector. The U.S. currently levies countervailing and anti-dumping duties totaling 14.4%, a level that was set last year. Those are […]

Economics

2 w. ago Faced with Trump’s new tariff, French wine producers expect rough times ahead

CHABLIS, France (AP) — France’s wine producers are deeply concerned that the 20% tariff slapped by President Donald Trump will deal a severe blow to the sector that relies on the U.S. as its top market. French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday warned of “massive” impact as he met with representatives of the most affected […]

Economics

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

4 w. 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