28 h. ago Indonesia weighs costly U.S. arms purchases to curb tariff threat

Indonesia is considering purchasing billions of dollars’ worth of U.S.-made defence equipment, including fighter jets and munitions, to help ease trade strains and possibly ward off Donald Trump’s tariff plans. Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin held a closed-door meeting of senior officials on April 8 to deliver a directive from President Prabowo Subianto instructing them to […]

Economics

60 h. ago Struggling Ivory Coast cocoa farmers are worried about US tariff plans

N’GATTAKRO, Ivory Coast (AP) — Jean Mari Konan Yao says he’s struggling as a cocoa farmer in the west African nation of Ivory Coast, which produces almost half the world’s cocoa supply of the raw ingredient used in chocolate. Like many in Ivory Coast — the world’s biggest cocoa producer — Konan Yao says cocoa […]

Economics

5 d. ago Thailand Finalizes US Trade Strategy Ahead of Talks Next Week

Thailand aims to hold talks with Trump administration officials next week to secure relief from a planned 36% reciprocal tariff on its goods, with officials finalizing a set of proposals including to cut its $46 billion trade surplus with the US.

Economics

7 d. ago Trump’s China tariff shocks US importers. One CEO calls it ‘end of days’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rick Woldenberg thought he had come up with a sure-fire plan to protect his Chicago-area educational toy company from President Donald Trump’s massive new taxes on Chinese imports. “When he announced a 20% tariff, I made a plan to survive 40%, and I thought I was being very clever,” said Woldenberg, CEO […]

Economics

8 d. ago Randall Denley: Tax cuts are better tariff defence plan for Ontario than handouts

Doug Ford has delivered on the biggest part of his plan, with $9 billion in temporary tax deferrals and $2 billion in workplace safety premium rebates

Economics

1 week ago White House keeps world guessing as clock ticks down to Trump’s new tariffs

WASHINGTON — Less than one hour before the stock market closed on Monday, journalists gathered in the Oval Office for their only chance of the day to ask President Donald Trump about the turmoil caused by his tariff plans. Are the new tariffs, scheduled to take effect on Wednesday, a bargaining chip to reach better […]

Economics

2 w. ago Jaguar and Land Rover maker pauses shipments to U.S. as it develops post

LONDON (AP) — The maker of Jaguar and Land Rover cars is pausing shipments to the U.S. as Britain’s struggling auto industry begins to respond to the 25% tax on vehicle imports imposed by President Donald Trump. Jaguar Land Rover Automotive, one of Britain’s biggest carmakers, said Saturday that the pause would take place this […]

Sport

2 w. ago Jaguar Land Rover to enact shipment pause to US in April as it develops post

LONDON (AP) — The British maker of Jaguar and Land Rover cars is pausing shipments to the U.S. as it works to mitigate the impact of a 25% tax on vehicle imports imposed by the Trump Administration. Jaguar Land Rover Automotive, one of Britain’s biggest carmakers, said Saturday that the pause would take place this […]

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2 w. ago Newsom Says California Seeks Tariff Exemptions From Trade Allies

Governor Gavin Newsom said he’s seeking exemptions for California-made products from retaliatory tariffs and wants to open talks with global allies over new trade relationships, casting the state as a buffer against the fallout of Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff plan.

Economics

2 w. ago TSX down almost 1,000 points, U.S. markets sink for second day

Canadian and U.S. stock markets continue to be roiled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plans as they plunged for a second day Friday. The S&P/TSX composite index was down close to 1,000 points, or four per cent, in late-morning trading after also closing down four per cent Thursday. In New York, the Dow Jones […]

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2 w. ago Canada hits back with tariffs on U.S. vehicles as auto sector reels

Shuttering of Windsor plant brings reality of tariff war home

Economics

2 w. ago Stellantis temporarily halts production at 2 plants in Canada, Mexico as auto tariffs take effect

Automaker Stellantis is temporarily halting production at a plant in Canada and a plant in Mexico shortly after President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported vehicles. The move will result in the temporary layoff of 900 U.S. employees. Stellantis, which owns car brands like Jeep, Citroen and Ram, said Thursday it will be […]

Economics

2 w. ago BREAKING: Stock markets in Canada and U.S. tumble after tariff announcement

Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. plunged at the start of trading following the announcement of U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff plan. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 616.25 points at 24,690.93. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 1,105.78 points at 41,119.54. The S&P 500 index was down 181.56 […]

Economics

2 w. ago Trump’s tariff plan includes a ‘fallback’ in case fentanyl justification falters

The U.S. administration may opt to reduce tariffs on Canada to the 12% level

Economics

2 w. ago How each party plans to fight tariffs and why economists recommend the soft approach

Canada’s political leaders have differing ideas when it comes to how the country should fight back

Economics

2 w. ago U.S. Senate measure to end Trump’s Canada tariffs may pass with GOP support

The vote on the Democratic measure comes as Trump is due to announce his so-called 'reciprocal' tariff plan that seeks to reorient global trade.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump’s Tariff Plans Still in Limbo Ahead of Rose Garden Event

President Donald Trump’s deliberations over his plans to impose reciprocal tariffs are coming down to the wire, with his team said to be still finalizing the size and scope of the new levies he is slated to unveil on Wednesday afternoon.

Economics

2 w. ago Alberta Premier Smith expects key industries to escape imposition of new U.S. tariffs

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won’t face new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Smith told reporters Tuesday that things could change, but she thinks food production and oil and gas won’t be targeted under Trump’s new tariff plan, which is set to be announced […]

Economics

2 w. ago Key dates to watch this week for Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods

Uncertainty still looms for Canada in what’s set to be a monumental week for U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plan. With multiple categories of American import taxes set to take effect, some Canadian industries are waiting to find out if and how they might be affected. Here’s a rundown on what to watch for this […]

Economics

2 w. ago Tory MP Rempel Garner defends Conservative campaign plan amid pressure for Poilievre to pivot

Critics have expressed disagreement with the game plan, as some Tories want the campaign to focus more on tariff threats by U.S. President Donald Trump.

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