6 d. ago Telecoms don’t expect major hit from tariffs but other pressures persist: report

Canada’s telecommunications companies don’t expect to be hit hard by the ongoing trade war with the U.S. but face other economic challenges that could limit their ability to attract new customers in the near future. A Desjardins report Monday said major providers that presented at its Montreal conference last week “were clear that they have […]

Politics

6 d. ago Telecoms don’t expect major hit from tariffs but other pressures persist

Telecomm companies may be aiming to divest assets this year to reduce debt amid slow industry growth

Politics

8 d. ago Sticky US Inflation and Tariffs Are Keeping the Fed Sidelined

US inflation remains at a disquieting level for Federal Reserve officials, just as the Trump administration moves forward with tariffs that risk keeping price pressures elevated.

Economics

1 week ago Preston Manning: American populism will solve Trump’s tariffs and tourist restrictions

When those who put him in office experience economic pain from these measures, they will exert pressure more powerful than Canadian counter-tariffs

Society

2 w. ago China tariffs a blow to B.C. seafood sector already struggling with U.S. tariff war

B.C. Seafood exporters had been bracing for China's retaliatory tariffs in Canada's trade dispute over Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum but the decision lands as another major hit

Economics

2 w. ago Tariff Panic on Wall Street Pressures Trump to Speed Up Tax Cuts

As Donald Trump’s tariffs send markets into a tailspin, pressure is mounting on the president to speed up his main proposal for juicing the economy: a sweeping tax bill.

Economics

3 w. ago India Signals Readiness to Make Deeper Tariff Cuts, Trump Says

US President Donald Trump said India has signaled its readiness to make deeper tariff cuts, after he ramped up pressure on the country to lower trade barriers that he has said unfairly penalize American businesses.

Economics

3 w. ago Russia Says Major Oil Refinery Near St. Petersburg Hit by Drone

Russia said a key oil refinery near St. Petersburg was hit by a drone, while Ukraine reported attacks in several regions, including Odesa on the Black Sea.

Politics

3 w. ago Jasper gets more aid from governments amid ongoing wildfire recovery

The town will be hit over the coming years by a major drop in revenue from local property taxes.

Events

3 w. ago South Bow says tariffs could create challenges in its marketing segment

CALGARY – South Bow Corp., the oil pipeline operator spun off from TC Energy Corp. last year, says its marketing segment, which provides transportation, storage and logistics services, could come under pressure if a 10 per cent tariff on U.S. energy exports persists. The levy imposed this week, and Canadian countertariffs against the U.S., have […]

Economics

3 w. ago U.S. tariffs uncertainty may mean now is the time to buy homes, say builders

BILD Edmonton Metro's economic forecast presentation discusses pressure on prices from tariffs, tight markets and new purpose-built rental.

Economics

3 w. ago American Carmakers Face Credit Pressure as Trump’s Tariffs Near

Bond investors are getting a little more concerned about the outlook for automakers that could see their bottom lines hit by US tariffs.

Economics