22 h. ago Some retailers stop selling to U.S. consumers amid uncertainty over tariffs

Some retailers have stopped selling to U.S. customers while others are seeking temporary workarounds in the hope the tariff rate may be reduced.

Economics

41 h. ago Bombardier buoyant despite trade hurdles, forecasts big demand for business jets

MONTREAL — In the face of tariffs, trade uncertainty and a potential recession, Bombardier Inc. chief executive Eric Martel is feeling upbeat. He pointed on Thursday to the business jet maker’s “strong start to the year” and a bright financial outlook that foresees higher revenue, profits and plane deliveries this year. The Montreal-based company expects […]

Economics

51 h. ago Tariffs, oil prices and other uncertainties weighing down Mideast economies, IMF says

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Countries across the Middle East and North Africa face significant challenges to economic growth as the region faces economic uncertainty due to tariff measures, lower-than-recent oil prices and cuts to financial aid, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday. The IMF’s regional outlook report for the MENA region said Brent […]

Economics

57 h. ago Trade War Leads Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway to Lower 2025 Guidance

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. cut its financial outlook for this year due to the uncertainty caused by the US administration’s tariff and trade policy.

Economics

60 h. ago With uncertainty over trade and tariffs, CPKC lowers financial forecast despite Q1 profit increase

Shifting tariffs and a risk of recession prompt more moderate earnings expectations

Economics

60 h. ago CPKC lowers financial forecast amid ‘trade storm,’ but stresses new trade flows

Shifting tariffs and a risk of recession prompt more moderate earnings expectations

Economics

61 h. ago Airbus tells U.S. airlines they’ll need to pay their own tariffs

Airbus cautioned tariffs injected uncertainty into an aviation industry supply chain not fully recovered from Covid-19

Economics

62 h. ago How U.S. tariff uncertainty weighed on Bank of Canada’s latest rate move

The Bank of Canada is growing more cautious about interest rate policy as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs take effect on the economy, according to the latest report.

Economics

63 h. ago B.C. home sales forecast to fall further over uncertainty about economy

The BCREA says residential sales in B.C. are expected to fall by 1.1 per cent this year as tariff threats cause uncertainty with buyers.

Other

63 h. ago Bank of Canada considered cutting interest rate in April as Trump tariffs roiled markets

Summary of minutes shows some policymakers wanted more information on tariffs and their potential impact

Economics

3 d. ago Stellantis Posts Sales Slump, Suspends 2025 Guidance on Tariffs

Stellantis NV posted weaker sales on slumping demand in North America, while suspending its financial guidance for the year on uncertainty tied to President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs.

Economics

4 d. ago Tariff war draws investment warning from $160 billion novo fund

(Bloomberg) — The $160 billion fund behind Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk A/S says President Donald Trump’s tariff war has created so much economic uncertainty that it now sees little likelihood it will move ahead with any big investments. “Until there is more clarity on the prospects for economic growth, we will slow down our investment activities,” […]

Economics

5 d. ago The $160 Billion Fund Behind Novo Nordisk Puts Investing on Hold

The $160 billion fund behind Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk A/S says President Donald Trump’s tariff war has created so much economic uncertainty that it now sees little likelihood it will move ahead with any big investments.

Economics

8 d. ago Tokyo Inflation Quickest in Two Years as Rice Prices Soar 93%

The pace of inflation in Tokyo accelerated from the previous month to the fastest pace in two years, supporting the Bank of Japan’s rate-hike stance that is now complicated by uncertainty stemming from US tariff measures.

Economics

8 d. ago Trade war puts the brakes on TFI trucking expansion plans, as cargo volume sags

MONTREAL — Tariff angst has forced TFI International Inc. to back off big acquisitions as the trucking industry confronts lower cargo volumes, its CEO said Thursday. “We have one transaction that we really liked, but because of all this uncertainty on tariffs, we had to walk away from that deal,” chief executive Alain Bedard told […]

Transport

8 d. ago Lindt stockpiling chocolate in Canada amid tariff uncertainty

Chocolate maker Lindt & Sprungli says it’s increasing its stockpiles of product in Canada amid uncertainty over the unfolding tariff situation with the U.S. President Donald Trump enacted tariffs on Canada and Mexico earlier this year, only to delay some of them shortly after, and more recently imposed sweeping tariffs on many countries before delaying […]

Economics

8 d. ago Chaos and uncertainty: America’s small businesses reel from Trump’s tariffs

U.S. retailers including a toy store owner who spoke to Global News are feeling the blunt impacts of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Economics

8 d. ago Dow Delays Construction at Major Canada Project Amid Volatility

(Bloomberg) — Dow Inc. said it’s delaying construction at a major chemicals project in Canada until market conditions improve, cutting the US company’s capital spending plan for the year by $1 billion. Dow’s decision follows President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs that have fueled business uncertainty and roiled financial markets in recent weeks. The company said […]

Politics

8 d. ago Dow delays construction at major Alberta project amid volatility

Dow Inc. said it’s delaying construction at a major chemicals project in Canada until market conditions improve, cutting the US company’s capital spending plan for the year by $1 billion. Dow’s decision follows President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs that have fueled business uncertainty and roiled financial markets in recent weeks. The company said Thursday it’s […]

Politics

9 d. ago US Green Steel Startup Raises $129 Million Amid Trump Tariff Uncertainty

Trump's steel tariffs are meant to promote US production. That hasn’t spurred Colorado-based startup, whose technology produces iron without planet-warming emissions, to build its first commercial plant in the US yet.

Economics