18 h. ago Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil, threatens tariffs on China

Trump posted on his social media site that NATO’S commitment to winning the war "has been far less than 100%"

Economics

20 h. ago Trump Backs New Sanctions When NATO Stops Buying Russian Oil

US President Donald Trump said he’s prepared to move ahead with “major” sanctions on Russian oil if NATO countries do the same.

Events

51 h. ago Ukrainian Drones Attack Russia’s Key Oil Port Primorsk Overnight

Ukrainian drones attacked Primorsk, home to Russia’s main oil-loading terminal on the Baltic coast, in one of the largest attacks on its enemy since the start of the war.

Events

54 h. ago China Gives Mexico Stiff Warning Over Tariffs Seen Appeasing US

China urged Mexico to “think twice” before levying tariffs, a warning that could signal Beijing’s willingness to retaliate over a move it sees as giving into demands from the US.

Economics

4 d. ago Trump’s tariffs seen cutting into China sales of US companies, survey finds

BEIJING (AP) — Many U.S. companies operating in China expect their sales to take a hit this year from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the ones that China has imposed in response, according to an annual survey released Wednesday by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. Nearly two-thirds of the 254 companies who […]

Economics

4 d. ago Feds haven’t heard directly from China on EV tariffs, minister says

WINNIPEG — Canada’s agriculture minister says any decision to ease tariffs on electric vehicles from China would have to take into consideration impacts on other sectors. Heath MacDonald says the government hasn’t been told directly what the Chinese government wants, but it is something that’s being considered. MacDonald says the federal government wants to ensure […]

Politics

5 d. ago France and Germany Lead EU Push to Sanction Russian Oil Majors

France and Germany are urging the European Union to target major Russian oil companies as part of the bloc’s next package of sanctions, according to proposals seen by Bloomberg.

Politics

5 d. ago U.S., European officials meet to discuss new sanctions on Russia

WASHINGTON — U.S. and European officials met at the U.S. Treasury Department on Monday evening to discuss various forms of economic pressure to exert on Russia, including new sanctions and tariffs on Russian oil purchases, a person familiar with the meeting told The Associated Press. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to […]

Economics

6 d. ago EU Weighs New Sanctions on Russia to Hit Banks and Oil Trade

The European Union is exploring new sanctions on about half a dozen Russian banks and energy companies as part of its latest round of measures to pressure President Vladimir Putin to end the war against Ukraine.

Economics

6 d. ago China’s export growth slows in August as US tariffs and trade tensions bite

BEIJING (AP) — China’s exports grew last month but at a slower pace than in recent months, the country’s customs agency said Monday. Exports reached $321.8 billion in August, a 4.4% increase compared to the same month last year. That was down from a 7.2% jump in July. Meanwhile, imports totaled $219.5 billion, a 1.8% […]

Economics

8 d. ago Nenshi says Canada must engage with China on canola tariffs but surtax on Chinese EVs outside his ‘pay grade’

Nenshi stressed that Canada needs to engage directly with China's government to resolve the escalating trade war

Economics

8 d. ago Carney unveils new ‘Buy Canadian’ rules for government amid trade war

Friday’s announcement also included a $370 million relief package for canola farmers, who are facing a 75.8 per cent tariff from China.

Politics

9 d. ago Prime Minister Carney sending MP to China to push back against canola tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney's Parliamentary Secretary will join Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on a three day trade mission to China to discuss "trade irritants."

Politics

9 d. ago Carney sending MP Blois to China to help Saskatchewan push back on canola tariffs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office says he is sending his parliamentary secretary to China to join Saskatchewan’s efforts to get Beijing to scrap its canola tariffs and address other “trade irritants.” Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is leading a trade mission to China that starts Saturday, and Carney’s office says Nova Scotia MP Kody […]

Economics

1 week ago Trump Says Not Considering Lowering Tariffs on India Imports

President Donald Trump says he’s not looking at lowering tariffs on India, one week after the US doubled levies on the country’s imports to 50% as punishment for its Russian oil imports.

Economics

1 week ago Russia’s Oil Cargoes Flood to China as Tariffs Crimp India Flows

Flows to India are close to the lowest in nine months; China at the highest since March

Events

1 week ago Oil Drifts Higher With OPEC+ and US Policy on Russia in Focus

Oil drifted higher as traders waited for fresh catalysts to move prices out of what’s been a relatively narrow band, with attention on an upcoming OPEC+ meeting and US moves on Russian supplies.

Events

1 week ago Oil Drifts Higher With Focus on OPEC+ and US Policy on Russia

Oil drifted higher as traders waited for fresh catalysts to move prices out of what’s been a relatively narrow band, with attention on an upcoming OPEC+ meeting and US moves on Russian supplies.

Events

1 week ago Canadian farmers weigh future as Chinese tariffs hit canola prices

China hit Canadian canola seed with a 75.8 per cent tariff. The duty is seen as a response to Canada's 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles.

Economics

1 week ago Oil Weakens as Putin and Modi Huddle in China After US Tariff

Oil declined following a monthly drop in August, with traders focused on concerns over a potential glut and signals over Russian supply.

Politics