56 h. ago Saskatchewan industries looking to be a step ahead of the looming tariffs

Saskatchewan industries are teaming in an effort to advocate for themselves with international partners. All in the goal of promoting trade and investment in the province.

Economics

3 d. ago The urgent need to solve the ‘cost to build crisis’ in the GTA this election 

As economic uncertainty looms, with the ongoing U.S. tariff threats and geopolitical turmoil, the stakes in this federal election are high for Canada’s economic and societal future. To put it plainly, now more than ever is the time for governments to invest in housing. Building homes in the GTA builds our country’s economy, protects Canadian […]

Politics

3 d. ago Latin Americans Split on Retaliation as Trump’s Tariffs Loom

Latin Americans are broadly worried about US tariffs but have mixed feelings about how their leaders should respond to the barrage of trade levies Donald Trump is poised to unveil this week.

Economics

3 d. ago ‘Europe holds a lot of cards,’ EU head says as new Trump tariffs loom

U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to roll out taxes on imports from other countries on Wednesday. He says they will free the U.S. from reliance on foreign goods.

Economics

3 d. ago Federal party leaders continue campaigning as more Trump tariffs loom

OTTAWA — Party leaders are likely to receive questions about Canada-U.S. relations during their campaign stops today, a day before American President Donald Trump is expected to impose “reciprocal” tariffs by increasing U.S. duties to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports. Tomorrow, Trump may also reinstate economy-wide tariffs on Canada and […]

Politics

3 d. ago Bank of Japan survey says big manufacturers are gloomier as Trump tariffs loom

TOKYO (AP) — Business sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers has worsened for the first time in a year, partly because of worries about U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, according to a survey by Japan’s central bank released Tuesday. The Bank of Japan’s “tankan” quarterly survey said an index for large manufacturers that shows the percentage […]

Economics

3 d. ago Traders Brace for More Volatility Ahead of Tariffs: Markets Wrap

Global stocks were poised to endure another rocky session on Tuesday as concerns around President Donald Trump’s looming tariff rollout continue to whipsaw markets.

Economics

4 d. ago Canada election campaign enters 2nd week as new U.S. tariffs loom

The second week of the federal election campaign is underway, with a fresh round of U.S. tariffs expected to soon reverberate on the hustings.

Politics

4 d. ago UK’s Starmer in ‘Productive’ Talks With Trump Before Crunch Week

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held “productive” discussions about “an economic prosperity deal” on a call with US President Donald Trump Sunday evening ahead of a crunch week in which the government hopes to carve out exemptions from looming US tariffs.

Other

5 d. ago As Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs loom large, here’s what it could mean in the U.S.

Most economic analyses say average U.S. families would have to absorb the cost of his tariffs in the form of higher prices and lower incomes

Economics

6 d. ago For local car dealers, looming tariffs result in rushed buyers

March was a busy month for sales, London- area car dealerships say, as Trump’s trade war and automotive tariffs rattle consumers.  

Economics

6 d. ago Canada among Trump’s ‘friendly’ countries — for now — as tariff deadline looms

MONTREAL — Uncertainty reigns ahead of a looming U.S. tariff deadline next week, with businesses stuck in a holding pattern that has halted capital investment, hiring and financial forecasts at some firms amid a trade war where the next steps — and even who counts as a friend — remain foggy. U.S. President Donald Trump […]

Economics

6 d. ago Canada among Trump’s ‘friendly’ countries — for now — as next tariff deadline looms

MONTREAL — Uncertainty reigns ahead of a looming U.S. tariff deadline next week, with businesses stuck in a holding pattern that has halted capital investment, hiring and financial forecasts at some firms amid a trade war where the next steps — and even who counts as a friend — remain foggy. U.S. President Donald Trump […]

Economics

7 d. ago TSX down 400 points on Friday amid looming tariffs, inflation worries

Canadian and American markets tumbled Friday amid inflation worries and uncertainty over the scale and scope of the next round of U.S. tariffs set to kick in April 2. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 1.6 per cent, or 401.91 points, at 24,759.15. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average finished down 715.80 points […]

Economics

7 d. ago CHARLEBOIS: Canola, pork and seafood burn while feds worship auto sector

While the threat of tariffs looms in theory for automakers, farmers are already living with their consequences

Events

1 week ago S&P/TSX composite rises Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose Tuesday, helped by gains in base metal stocks, while U.S. markets were also higher, holding onto the gains from Monday’s rally as the next deadline for U.S. tariffs looms in just over a week. Investors are waiting for clarity and details on what’s coming April 2, as the […]

Economics

1 week ago With Trump’s April 2 reciprocal tariffs looming, the big question is: What’s Canada’s number?

Country could be targeted for GST, dairy supply management and digital services tax

Economics

1 week ago China Says It’s Prepared for Greater Shocks as US Tariffs Loom

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said the country is prepared for “shocks that exceed expectations” as the world braces for US President Donald Trump to announce more tariffs on its trading partners next month.

Economics

2 w. ago ‘We are not backing down’: Manitoba budget aims to tackle U.S. tariff threats

Manitoba's 2025 budget comes amid an ongoing trade war with the United States, and the continuing uncertainty over U.S. president Donald Trump's tariffs looms large.

Economics

2 w. ago Car prices already creeping up as auto industry braces for tariff disruption

Analysts see 50% chance that tariff turmoil could last for months, slowing production of some vehicles

Economics