8 h. ago The Kevin Durant trade to Houston sees seven teams involved in the record

Kevin Durant’s trade to the Houston Rockets is official and officially record-setting. The deal got approved by the NBA on Sunday as part of a seven-team transaction, one in which a slew of other trade agreements got folded into one massive package. “Kevin impacts the game on both ends of the court and is one […]

Economics

9 h. ago U.S. ramps up pressure on countries ahead of deadline for trade deals

Trump and his top trade advisers say he could extend the time for dealmaking but they insist the administration is applying maximum pressure on other nations.

Economics

10 h. ago Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a Wednesday deadline, with plans for the United States to start sending letters Monday warning countries that higher tariffs could kick in Aug. 1. That furthers the uncertainty for businesses, consumers and America’s trading partners, and […]

Economics

10 h. ago Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline, but hints of more time for talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a Wednesday deadline, with plans for the United States to start sending letters Monday warning countries that higher tariffs could kick in Aug. 1. That furthers the uncertainty for businesses, consumers and America’s trading partners, and […]

Economics

11 h. ago Ukraine inks deal to boost drone production as Russia, Kyiv trade strikes

Ukraine secures deal with European allies and a leading U.S. defense company to increase drone production, ensuring Kyiv receives “hundreds of thousands” more this year.

Economics

13 h. ago Nations Chase US Trade Deals as Bessent Hints at Longer Deadline

Major US trading partners hurried over the weekend to secure trade deals or lobby for extra time, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that some countries lacking an agreement by the deadline Wednesday will have the option of a three-week extension to negotiate.

Economics

13 h. ago 5 things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Key business events this week include Calgary Stampede networking, Aritzia and Richelieu earnings, June job data, and looming U.S. trade deal deadlines.

Economics

34 h. ago GOLDSTEIN: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs having little impact on U.S.

The practical problem Prime Minister Mark Carney faces in negotiating a new trade and security deal with President Donald Trump is that Canada is firing blanks with its retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. The issue, as Carney noted in explaining why “dollar-for-dollar” tariffs against the U.S. won’t work — after he initially supported them while […]

Economics

53 h. ago Letters to The Sun: U.S. isn't capable of making a trade deal with Canada

Re: Carney has no choice: Trade deal with U.S. requires end of supply management Since “supply management” (along with inter-provincial trade barriers) has been on the Fraser Institute’s naughty list as supposedly reducing “economic freedom” in Canada, it is no surprise that it is tossed out as a trade bargaining chip. Would this supposed bargaining […]

Economics

67 h. ago TRREB: More Interest Rate Cuts and a Trade Deal Would Further Improve Home Sales

TORONTO, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ownership housing affordability continued to improve in June 2025. Average selling prices and borrowing costs remained lower than last year’s levels. However, despite some month-over-month momentum, many would-be homebuyers remained on the sidelines due to economic uncertainty.  “The GTA housing market continued to show signs of recovery in […]

Economics

69 h. ago Indonesia Sees ‘Bold’ US Trade Deal, Offers Major Tariff Cuts

Indonesia is confident it is close to securing a “bold” trade deal with the US that will span critical minerals, energy, defense cooperation and market access ahead of the looming tariff deadline, according to the nation’s chief negotiator.

Economics

3 d. ago Canada’s Finance Minister Sees Path to Avoid Baseline US Tariff

Canada’s finance minister said the country can negotiate a better trade deal with the Trump administration than other nations have received, pushing back on the idea that it may have to settle for a new baseline tariff on all exports to the US.

Politics

3 d. ago 5 free agents have already ditched Toronto Maple Leafs since disastrous end to season

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be looking a little different next year.So far, the Leafs have seen five players exit the franchise in free agency, opting for new destinations to play for next season.The current list of departures is:Forward Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights, eight years, US$96 millionForward Alex Steeves, Boston Bruins, one-year deal, US$850,000Forward Pontus Holmberg, Tampa Bay Lightning, two-year deal, US$3.1 millionForward Nick Abruzzese, Tampa Bay Lightning, one-year, two-way deal (terms undisclosed)Goaltender Matt Murray, Seattle Kraken, one-year deal, $1 millionOf the five, only Marner and Holmberg were regulars on the Leafs' roster last year. Marner's departure is obviously one of the biggest in franchise history, ending a months-long saga about where his next team will be. In a rare sign-and-trade deal, Marner departed on a maximum-length eight-year deal that brought Toronto forward Nicolas Roy back in return.The Leafs made four minor signings in free...

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4 d. ago What to know about Trump’s tariffs on Vietnam under new trade deal

Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam that would allow U.S. goods to enter the country duty-free, while Vietnamese exports to the U.S. would face a 20 per cent tariff.

Economics

4 d. ago S&P 500 Hits New Record on Trade Optimism After Vietnam Deal

US stocks advanced to a new high, with technology companies leading the charge, as President Donald Trump said he reached a trade deal with Vietnam, a move that fueled optimism more agreements are on the way.

Economics

4 d. ago President Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam that will let US goods into the country duty

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam Wednesday that would allow U.S. goods to enter the country duty-free. Vietnamese exports to the United States, by contrast, would face a 20% levy. On his Truth Social platform, Trump declared the pact “a Great Deal of Cooperation between our two Countries.” In […]

Economics

4 d. ago Beijing Braces for US Trade Deals That Seek to Shut Out China

The trade truce between Washington and Beijing may be holding for now, but China is increasingly wary about what’s happening elsewhere: US efforts to forge deals that could isolate Chinese firms from global supply chains.

Economics

5 d. ago Senators to Vote to Pass Trump’s Tax Bill After Deal, Thune Says

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said his chamber will soon vote on passage of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill after securing enough support to pass the legislation.

Economics

5 d. ago Carney Gives Trump a Small Trade Victory in Hunt for Larger Deal

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney handed US President Donald Trump a win in the hope of making bigger gains in trade negotiations.

Economics

6 d. ago Tasha Kheiriddin: Carney will have no choice but to kill supply management

A trade deal with Trump demands it

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