13 h. ago Canada puts tariffs on new list of U.S. products. Here’s what’s included

Canada has put a 25 per cent counter-tariff on a variety of steel and aluminum products, as well as other U.S. goods, in response to President Donald Trump's latest duties.

Economics

18 h. ago Doug Ford and Mark Carney have first meeting over breakfast at Toronto diner

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney came together for their first face-to-face meeting on Wednesday morning, ahead of Ford's upcoming trip to Washington D.C. to address the ongoing trade issues with the U.S. The breakfast meeting was held at Wally's Grill in Etobicoke, located at 123 Rexdale Blvd., and was a chance for the two leaders to strategize on how to approach U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration regarding tariffs and free trade concerns. "This morning, I met with Mark Carney, Canada's incoming prime minister for a positive and productive discussion," Ford wrote in a statement posted to X.The premier emphasized the importance of holding ground against U.S. tariffs, writing that he and Carney agreed "on the need to stand firm and strong in the face of President Trump's threats, including additional retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum, which will raise costs for American businesses and...

Transport

24 h. ago EU retaliates with new tariffs on U.S. industrial and farm products

The European Union announced retaliatory trade action with new duties on U.S. industrial and farm products, responding to an increase in tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports.

Economics

24 h. ago Canadian pride surges amid Trump’s tariffs, sovereignty threats: poll

A new poll suggests Canadians' sense of national pride has surged in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and threats against the country's sovereignty.

Economics

24 h. ago Canadian pride surges in face of Trump’s tariff, sovereignty threats: Leger poll

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests Canadians’ sense of national pride has surged in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats against the country’s sovereignty. The poll, conducted by Leger Marketing for the Association for Canadian Studies, says that the number of people saying they’re proud to be Canadian has jumped from 80 […]

Economics

42 h. ago Confused about tariff deadlines? Here’s what we know right now

OTTAWA — The trade war between the U.S. and Canada took another turn Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to double the tariff on steel and aluminum imports coming from Canada in response to Ontario’s surcharge on electricity exports. Trump said 50 per cent tariffs will be placed on Canadian steel and aluminum starting […]

Economics

42 h. ago ‘Nobody wins a trade war’: Trump escalates tariffs in response to Ontario’s electricity surcharges

Raises total levy to 50 per cent on steel and aluminum, considered an untenable threshold for domestic producers

Economics

43 h. ago Airline cuts promo of U.S. destinations as 'Canadians may view this negatively'

Porter Airlines said it's shifting its marketing focus and reducing promotions for its U.S. destinations.The airline, headquartered in Toronto and launched in 2006, currently flies to 16 cities in the U.S. However, with the uncertainty brought on by the U.S.-Canada trade war, Porter Airlines said it's cutting back on promoting its destinations in the U.S.In an email statement, a representative said, "We've scaled back marketing our U.S. destinations, as some Canadians may view this negatively."A quick look at the airline's social media reveals a shift in focus toward promoting domestic destinations in the past few weeks."We are at the point of the winter season when capacity transitions to summer schedules, where 75 per cent of our peak capacity is planned for domestic routes," they stated.In response to tariffs and U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about Canada becoming the 51st state, several Canadians have said they've cancelled their U.S. trips.Travel agency Flight Cen...

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44 h. ago Ontario ‘won’t back down,’ Ford says as Trump calls for significant tariff hike

Ontario “won’t back down” after U.S. President Donald Trump called for a further tariff hike in response to the province’s 25 per cent export tax on electricity.

Economics

45 h. ago Trump announces severe retaliation in response to Ontario tariffs on electricity

U.S. President Donald Trump announced further tariffs on Canada on Tuesday, imposed in response to Ontario Premier Doug Ford's 25 per cent tariffs on electricity supplied to the States.Trump took to his Truth Social platform on Tuesday morning, announcing that tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products coming into the U.S. would be doubled from 25 per cent to 50 per cent in response to Doug Ford's retaliation to U.S. tariff threats.Trump stated that "Based on Ontario, Canada, placing a 25 per cent Tariff on 'Electricity' coming into the United States, I have instructed my Secretary of Commerce to add an ADDITIONAL 25 per cent Tariff, to 50 per cent, on all STEEL and ALUMINUM COMING INTO THE UNITED STATES FROM CANADA, ONE OF THE HIGHEST TARIFFING NATIONS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.""This will go into effect TOMORROW MORNING, March 12th. Also, Canada must immediately drop their Anti-American Farmer Tariff of 250 per cent to 390 per cent on various U.S. dairy products, which has l...

Economics

66 h. ago B.C. removes all U.S. liquor from store shelves: Trump can ‘keep his watery beer’

B.C. Premier David Eby will provide an update on Monday morning about the province's response to Donald Trump's tariffs. That press conference will be held at 10:30 a.m.

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4 d. ago Activists vandalize Trump golf resort over comments on emptying out Gaza

LONDON — Pro-Palestinian activists said Saturday they have vandalized one of U.S. President Donald Trump’s golf resorts in Scotland in response to his proposal to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population. Activists targeted Trump’s Turnberry golf course and hotel in southwest Scotland overnight, painting “Gaza Is Not For Sale” in giant letters on […]

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5 d. ago B.C. premier takes his ‘pissed off’ message to U.S. audience amid Trump threats

Eby appeared on ABC News Friday morning, where he was asked for his response to Trump's repeated statements about making Canada the 51st state. 

Events

6 d. ago Friday's letters: Smith's response to U.S. tariffs disappointing

I would like to register my disappointment with our provincial response to the Trump tariffs. Our Conservative government is quick to press the let-the-Eastern-bastards-freeze-in-the-dark button when Ottawa proposes policies that threaten our economy. Why is our response to a serious American threat so tepid? Nicholas Kennett, Edmonton Booing U.S. anthem is un-Canadian In recent weeks, […]

Economics

6 d. ago Manitoba cabinet to approve or deny power deals with the United States

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government signalled Thursday it may curtail exports of hydroelectricity to the United States in response to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, but stopped short of cutting back supply immediately or adding surcharges. The NDP government issued a directive to Crown-owned Manitoba Hydro that says cabinet approval is now needed […]

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6 d. ago James Carville fights urge to ‘punch’ computer over GOP’s response to tariffs

The word “tariffs” is enough to make just about anyone a little punchy, but James Carville is ready to “punch” his computer in frustration over Republicans’ response to the consequences of U.S. President Donald Trump’s far-reaching taxes. The veteran Democratic strategist suggested that “maybe Donald Trump hates the United States” while discussing the tariffs that […]

Economics

7 d. ago Michelle Mungall: Buying Canadian with my kids in response to Trump's tariffs and threats

Opinion: Getting a six-year-old kid to change their favourite lunch-time snack is easier said than done. We talk about why the few things he can influence in his world must change.

Society

7 d. ago Alberta responds to Trump tariffs with ‘buy Canadian’ plan but leaves oil exports off the table

'Cutting off energy entirely would make Canada the bad guy... and we don't want that,' said Smith

Economics

7 d. ago Alberta to stop buying U.S. booze, encourage buying Canadian as part of four

"The road ahead is very bumpy," Premier Danielle Smith said in announcing the response Wednesday

Culture

7 d. ago WARMINGTON: At LCBO stores, it’s as if the U.S. doesn’t exist

Some 3,600 popular American spirits and wine products have been pulled from Ontario liquor stores in response to the Trump tariffs.

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