6 h. ago Premiers meeting in Ontario to tackle Trump tariff ultimatum and internal trade barriers

Tariffs and trade are top of the agenda as the country’s premiers arrive in Ontario’s cottage country for a three-day meeting that comes at a pivotal time for both Canada-U.S. and domestic relations. The premiers’ summer gathering in Muskoka will also feature a Tuesday meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, as trade talks with the […]

Economics

53 h. ago Trump Aims Tariff Double Whammy at Industries, Nations by Aug. 1

President Donald Trump is readying plans for industry-specific tariffs to kick in alongside his country-by-country duties in two weeks, ramping up his push to reshape the US’s standing in the global trading system by penalizing purchases from abroad.

Economics

58 h. ago Letters: Alberta Next Panel promoting division in the province

Do you plan on attending KDays? Vote in our daily poll! The Alberta Next Panel promotes divisiveness. Angry outbursts at Wednesday’s meeting as separatists were out in full force. The meeting was badly organized, full of propaganda.  This premier has fanned the flames of divisiveness. Regardless of the legitimate concerns with our federal government, no […]

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61 h. ago EU Agrees to Start Talks With Gulf Nations on Strategic Ties

European Union member states approved the launch of negotiations with six Gulf countries as the bloc seeks to broaden its international partnerships amid tariff threats from President Donald Trump.

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3 d. ago Eliminating interprovincial trade barriers would add 30K annual housing starts: CMHC

A new analysis by the national housing agency estimates Canada could add 30,000 more housing starts annually by eliminating interprovincial trade barriers. That would push the total number of annual housing starts close to 280,000 over time, which would represent a “meaningful step towards fixing Canada’s housing supply gap,” said a report released Thursday by […]

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3 d. ago Dropping interprovincial trade barriers would add 30K housing starts: CMHC

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says dropping interprovincial trade barriers would push the total number of annual housing starts close to 280,000 over time.

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3 d. ago Trump Eyes Tariff Rate of 10% or 15% for More Than 150 Countries

President Donald Trump said he would send letters to more than 150 countries notifying them of tariff rates and that the levies imposed could be 10% or 15% as he forges ahead with his trade agenda.

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4 d. ago Alcoa Says Trump Tariff Added $115 Million in Aluminum Costs

Alcoa Corp., the largest US aluminum producer, said tariffs on imports from Canada cost it $115 million in the second quarter, showing how US President Donald Trump’s trade agenda has affected the industry.

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4 d. ago J&J shrugs off Trump pharma tariff threat and boosts outlook

Johnson & Johnson beat Wall Street’s quarterly sales expectations and raised its full-year outlook

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4 d. ago Donald Trump reaps US$50 billion tariff haul as world ‘chickens out’

Only China and Canada have retaliated against the U.S. president's tariff war

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4 d. ago Thailand to Make Fresh Proposals to US in Bid to Avert Tariff

Thailand’s finance minister will present fresh proposals to US trade officials in talks scheduled for Wednesday, the latest effort by the nation to avoid a 36% tariff threatened by President Donald Trump.

Economics

4 d. ago India Seeks Lower Tariff Than Indonesia in Race to Clinch Deal

Indian officials are hoping to secure a trade deal with US President Donald Trump at a lower tariff rate than he’d agreed with Indonesia as New Delhi races to meet an Aug. 1 deadline.

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4 d. ago Prabowo Confirms US to Impose 19% Tariff on Indonesian Goods

Indonesia’s president said he struck a 19% tariff deal with US President Donald Trump, the first confirmation of the key agreement detail after months of talks between the countries.

Economics

4 d. ago Trump Tariffs Once Viewed as Punitive Now Win Market Approval

Financial markets greeted US President Donald Trump’s tariff deal with Indonesia with little fanfare Wednesday, signaling the rate of around 20% that was once viewed as punitive is now seen as workable.

Economics

5 d. ago Ching and Fredette: This is the right time to boost trade between Ontario and Quebec

The federal government’s recent decision to remove federal barriers to interprovincial trade is a game-changer for this region. Now, let's take the next step.

Economics

5 d. ago Carney expects U.S. trade talks to ’intensify’ ahead of deadline and 35% threat

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he expects trade discussions with the U.S. will “intensify” ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline to secure a new agreement. Carney made his comments on his way into the Prime Minister’s Office where he will hold a virtual cabinet meeting to discuss President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat. […]

Economics

5 d. ago Trump’s new tariff threat the focus as Carney meets with cabinet

Trump said in a letter to Carney last week that the United States will put a 35 per cent tariff on Canadian goods starting Aug. 1.

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6 d. ago Asian Stocks Set for Gains as Tariffs Downplayed: Markets Wrap

Asian equities are set for a positive open as traders brush off President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats as bargaining tactics that are unlikely to derail global trade.

Economics

6 d. ago Trump says 35% tariff letter is ’the deal’, as Carney prepares for trade U.S. negotiations

'I watched a show this morning and they were talking about, "Well when's he going to make the deal?" The deals are already made. The letters are the deals''

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6 d. ago Cabinet to meet Tuesday as Trump says 35% tariff letter is ’the deal’

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with his cabinet on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump says his letters threatening upwards of 35% tariffs to Carney, and other leaders are “the deals.” The president sent Carney a letter late last week saying Canada will face a 35% tariff rate after Aug. 1, while other […]

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