4 h. ago Oil’s Houston Homecoming Overshadowed by Trade War, Price Drop

Oil executives gathering in Houston this week learned the hard way that US President Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel agenda comes with a catch: lower prices.

Economics

4 h. ago Relief comes for liquor importers but booze industry still struggles in trade war

Alberta’s liquor distributor has given relief to booze importers but some in the industry are still grappling with the fallout of the tariff war with the U.S. and tax changes. On Thursday, Alberta Gaming Liquor Cannabis (AGLC) told importers they’re suspending storage fees charged to hold U.S.-sourced booze at its St. Albert warehouse until June […]

Economics

5 h. ago Trump Set to Meet Oil Titans on Energy Production Amid Trade War

President Donald Trump is set to meet with top oil executives at the White House next week as he charts plans to stoke domestic energy production, even as the industry grows uneasy about falling crude prices and tariff uncertainty.

Economics

6 h. ago Geoff Russ: Liberals won’t let go of disastrous emissions cap

A federal emissions cap could cost 40,000 jobs by 2032, says the PBO. We can't take that hit — especially in a trade war

Society

6 h. ago Carney Sworn In as Canada Leader With Trade Dominating Agenda

Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister, bringing the former central banker to power in the middle of an explosive trade war with the US.

Politics

7 h. ago Oil Heads for Eighth Weekly Loss as Trade War Hammers Sentiment

Oil headed for its eighth straight weekly decline, the longest losing streak since 2015, as US President Donald Trump’s trade war takes a toll on the outlook for demand and traders braced for a return of Russia barrels to the market.

Economics

7 h. ago Tariff tracker: Confused by the trade war? Here’s where things stand today

Bookmark this page to keep tabs on Donald Trump's trade war with our interactive graphic

Economics

7 h. ago Trade war turmoil topples Canada’s main financial market from its all

NEW YORK (AP) — Trade war turmoil is weighing heavily on financial markets in Canada. Canada’s main stock index has been tumbling along with U.S. indexes since President Donald Trump initiated a trade war with his North American neighbors. Mexico’s main stock index has remained relatively steady following measures from the Mexican government to stabilize […]

Economics

7 h. ago Carney Taps Champagne as Finance Minister in Trade War Strategy

Francois-Phillipe Champagne will be named as Canada’s new finance minister when Mark Carney takes over as prime minister on Friday, according to people familiar with the matter.

Politics

11 h. ago Trump’s trade war only benefits China, EU foreign policy chief says

The European Union's foreign policy chief says tariffs between Western countries only serve China's interests and is calling for higher defence spending to keep Russia in check.

Economics

21 h. ago Steep markups keep B.C. craft spirits off BC Liquor Store shelves, industry says

With U.S. booze pulled from the shelves of BC Liquor Stores amid the U.S. trade war, the province’s craft distillers say now is the time for the province to support local products. “Do we want to have BC Liquor Stores with empty shelves when it should be filled with shelves that are powering our own...

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21 h. ago ‘The temperature has come down’: Doug Ford says he’s optimistic after trade meeting in Washington

The outcome appeared largely to be an agreement to have officials from both countries speak again next week

Economics

24 h. ago Tesla Warns It Faces Retaliation, Costs From Trump Trade War

Tesla Inc. is signaling concern over potential retaliatory moves by other countries as a trade war escalates in the wake of President Donald Trump’s moves to impose tariffs on a wide range of imports.

Economics

25 h. ago Hope Mission says it’s helping record number of Edmontonians, fears impact of trade war

The Hope Mission says the record-breaking numbers of clients it is serving includes people needing shelters, meals and prevention programs.

Society

27 h. ago Cutting power to Maine still possible, New Brunswick premier says

Susan Holt says it's unlikely the province will cut off the electricity to northern Maine as the trade war with the United States drags on, but she says that could change.

Other

28 h. ago Algoma Steel foresees challenges, opportunity from trade war as it works to cut costs

The chief executive of one of Canada’s largest steel producers says the company is in discussions with federal and provincial leaders to determine what government support might be available to help offset the Trump administration’s tariffs. Algoma Steel Group Inc. CEO Michael Garcia said Thursday his company expects the Canadian government’s “swift and appropriate response” […]

Economics

28 h. ago BC Hydro bans Tesla from charger rebate program as B.C. ramps up tariff response

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is ramping up its response to the trade war with the United States, with BC Hydro banning Tesla products from its electric vehicle rebate program and the government tabling legislation to combat the tariff threats. BC Hydro says on its website that the change would cover Tesla chargers, batteries and inverters […]

Economics

28 h. ago Ottawa councillor warns U.S. mayors of the costs of Trump's trade war

In Washington D.C., Coun. Tim Tierney made clear the costs to American municipalities of tariffs to U.S. mayors.

Economics

30 h. ago U.S. tariffs push Ottawa to invest more in Canadian steel, aluminum projects

OTTAWA — Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne directed his department on Wednesday to prioritize investments in projects that primarily use Canadian steel and aluminum — part of Ottawa’s reply to the Trump administration’s trade war. Champagne said the move is in response to the “unfair and unjustified” 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum levied […]

Economics

30 h. ago Canadians’ travel appetite still healthy, but desire to visit U.S. fading: Transat

MONTREAL — The head of Transat A.T. Inc. says Canadians’ appetite for travel remains unsated even as pocketbook worries grow amid a trade war with the United States. Travellers continue to book transatlantic flights with the tour company, said CEO Annick Guerard, though she acknowledged demand for American destinations dropped sharply over the past few […]

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