28 h. ago Tariffs Pose Threat as American Dairy Sets Future on Exports

President Donald Trump’s trade war is threatening US dairy exports just as the industry needs new markets for its booming production.

Economics

67 h. ago Asia Braces for Historic Test of Export Model From Trump Tariffs

Asian leaders face tough decisions as President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs pose a generational challenge to a region whose economies were built around exports to the US and a world of low trade barriers.

Economics

2 d. ago Five Key Charts to Watch in Global Commodity Markets This Week

A fragile ceasefire in the Black Sea brings hope for a boost in global shipments of wheat from Europe’s breadbasket. The US is set to release its latest corn plantings report, signaling future output for the world’s largest exporter of the grain. And energy traders across the world are hot for US liquefied natural gas.

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2 w. ago Does Canada really tariff U.S. dairy 250% and above? It’s complicated

Canada charges steep tariffs on dairy exporters that exceed certain quantities set under North American free trade rules — an agreement negotiated by Trump during his first term.

Economics

3 w. ago Ontario backs down on electricity surcharge after Trump threatens chaos

In yet another unanticipated pivot in the never-ending U.S.-Canada tariff saga, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reneged on imposing a surcharge on electricity exported to neighbouring American states.After holding the retaliatory threat over Donald Trump's head as soon as the tariff talk shifted from the President's characteristic bravado into actual action, Ford properly enacted a 25 per cent tax on power sent to New York, Michigan and Minnesota on Monday, noting that it would add an extra $100 to the bills of 1.5 million homes and businesses and bring in hundreds of thousands of revenue to the province per day.Predictably, this threw Trump into a frenzy, prompting the reality star-turned-leader to announce an increase in tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum on Tuesday — from 25 to a ridiculous 50 per cent."Based on Ontario, Canada, placing a 25 per cent Tariff on 'Electricity' coming into the United States, I have instructed my Secretary of Commerce to ad...

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3 w. ago Friday's letters: Smith's response to U.S. tariffs disappointing

I would like to register my disappointment with our provincial response to the Trump tariffs. Our Conservative government is quick to press the let-the-Eastern-bastards-freeze-in-the-dark button when Ottawa proposes policies that threaten our economy. Why is our response to a serious American threat so tepid? Nicholas Kennett, Edmonton Booing U.S. anthem is un-Canadian In recent weeks, […]

Economics

4 w. ago National Association of Federal Retirees Statement on U.S. Tariffs

Ottawa, ON, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Association of Federal Retirees expresses deep concern regarding the imposition of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods today. These tariffs pose a significant threat to Canada’s economic stability and will disproportionately impact Canadians living on fixed incomes – including seniors. “We need a thoughtful strategy as […]

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