1 hour ago Asian shares decline despite rebound on Wall St as investors await next steps in trade wars

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower on Thursday despite a rebound on Wall Street fueled by an encouraging update on U.S. consumer prices. U.S. futures fell and oil prices were little changed. Chinese markets slipped as investors watched for the next steps in President Donald Trump’s trade war. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index […]

Economics

2 h. ago South Korea to Scrutinize Steel Imports in US Tariff Response

South Korea will strengthen its scrutiny of metals imports to protect its producers from potential dumping in the local market after President Donald Trump proceeded with plans to apply 25% tariffs on global steel and aluminum imports.

Economics

5 h. ago Donald Trump’s tariffs have Saskatchewan steelworkers calling for action

'My message to Donald Trump is to stop , you have to stop,' said United Steelworkers Local 5890 President Mike Day.

Society

6 h. ago La fierté canadienne en hausse face aux menaces de Donald Trump

C’est ce que suggère un récent sondage Léger.

Events

6 h. ago ‘Just say thank you’: Lutnick says Canada is acting like Ukraine in Trump negotiations

Donald Trump 'needed to break some guy in Ontario who said he was going to tax American energy 25 per cent,' Howard Lutnick said

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7 h. ago Bank of Canada Shows Inflation Will Shape Trade War Response

The Bank of Canada made clear that central banks around the world are fighting an entirely different war than the pandemic — but post-Covid inflation fears are haunting policymakers as they try to protect their economies from US President Donald Trump’s tariff barrage.

Economics

8 h. ago Canada puts tariffs on new list of U.S. products. Here’s what’s included

Canada has put a 25 per cent counter-tariff on a variety of steel and aluminum products, as well as other U.S. goods, in response to President Donald Trump's latest duties.

Economics

8 h. ago Trump vows to take back ’stolen’ wealth as tariffs on steel and aluminum imports go into effect

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump openly challenged U.S. allies on Wednesday by increasing tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25% as he vowed to take back wealth “stolen” by other countries, drawing quick retaliation from Europe and Canada. The Republican president’s use of tariffs to extract concessions from other nations points toward a […]

Economics

8 h. ago Bernie Sanders dit vivre « la période la plus effrayante » de sa vie

À 83 ans, le sénateur indépendant est un des rares élus à oser tenir tête à Donald Trump.

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8 h. ago Avoiding Trump’s tariffs: Albertans scramble to complete cross

Many Alberta business were scrambling on Wednesday to fulfill shipments to American customers before the latest round of President Donald Trump's tariffs took effect.

Economics

9 h. ago UK and France Race to Draft Ukraine Troops Plan Trump Will Buy

The UK and France are scrambling to bolster Ukraine’s negotiating position as US President Donald Trump seeks to force through a settlement in its war with Russia.

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9 h. ago Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $29.8B in U.S. goods starting Thursday

OTTAWA — The federal government will impose 25 per cent tariffs on U.S. goods worth $29.8 billion in retaliation for steel and aluminum tariffs the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump imposed Wednesday. All countries, including Canada, have been hit with 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States _ […]

Economics

11 h. ago Bernie Sanders dit vivre «la période la plus effrayante» de sa vie

À 83 ans, le sénateur indépendant est un des rares élus à oser tenir tête à Donald Trump.

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11 h. ago LCBO denies viral photos of hilarious Wayne Gretzky wine labels in Toronto

Pictures allegedly taken at a downtown Toronto LCBO are going absolutely viral on social media this week in light of how hilarious — and timely, given current events — they are.A shopper perusing the offerings at the Manulife Centre location of the Crown retailer on Bloor Street claims to have spotted some peculiar product tags for one particular brand of wine: the line by Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky. And they have some very convincing photo evidence to back it up.The viral post was removed from Reddit Tuesday, though the link still shows the hundreds of comments it racked up.The once-unanimously beloved Gretzky, as anyone who has been reading the news will know, has fallen out of favour in some camps recently due to his affiliation with Donald Trump, who considers the world-renowned athlete a close friend and "fantastic guy," as well as a supporter.As some fans disown Gretzky amid Trump's economic attack on Canada through tariffs and threats of a...

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12 h. ago Indian comedian Vir Das says Donald Trump is making nuanced voices counterculture

Superstar Indian multi-hyphenate Vir Das says about comedy: 'It's kind of like changing the map in your mind.'

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13 h. ago Voici où en est la guerre commerciale menée par l'administration Trump

Donald Trump met peu à peu ses menaces de droits de douane à exécution avec l'entrée en vigueur.

Politics

13 h. ago Trump uses White House lawn as makeshift dealership, buys Tesla from Musk

Accompanied by Elon Musk, and after some deliberation, the president opted for a red Model S, which according to his note, is worth US$108,990.

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13 h. ago Doug Ford and Mark Carney have first meeting over breakfast at Toronto diner

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney came together for their first face-to-face meeting on Wednesday morning, ahead of Ford's upcoming trip to Washington D.C. to address the ongoing trade issues with the U.S. The breakfast meeting was held at Wally's Grill in Etobicoke, located at 123 Rexdale Blvd., and was a chance for the two leaders to strategize on how to approach U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration regarding tariffs and free trade concerns. "This morning, I met with Mark Carney, Canada's incoming prime minister for a positive and productive discussion," Ford wrote in a statement posted to X.The premier emphasized the importance of holding ground against U.S. tariffs, writing that he and Carney agreed "on the need to stand firm and strong in the face of President Trump's threats, including additional retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum, which will raise costs for American businesses and...

Transport

13 h. ago Trump Bemoans Trade Deficits, Pines for Ireland’s Tax Breaks

US President Donald Trump assailed what he cast as imbalances in global trade during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, reiterating his threat to impose reciprocal tariffs on other nations.

Economics

14 h. ago Emirati diplomat identified as having letter from Trump meets with Iran’s foreign minister

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An Emirati diplomat earlier identified by Tehran as carrying a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump seeking to jump-start talks over Iran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program met Wednesday with Iran’s foreign minister in the Iranian capital. It is unclear how Iran will react to the letter, which Trump revealed during […]

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