42 h. ago Hundreds march around U.S. Embassy in Ottawa to protest tariffs, Trump

The "Hands Off!" rally was part of the Global Day of Action against the Trump administration. 

Economics

2 d. ago The Terror of Trump's Tariffs: What does it all mean for Ottawa?

"We're going to have to make an adjustment," says Kichesippi Beer Co. owner Paul Meek in response to tariffs U.S. president Donald Trump imposed on "Liberation Day."

Economics

4 d. ago Ottawa bookstores warn new Trump tariffs could 'devastate' market, force closures

Independent booksellers say proposed tariffs could empty shelves and drive up costs for readers, but one Ottawa publisher sees a chance to confront Canada’s U.S.-dominated book industry.

Economics

5 d. ago Carney pivots to day of meetings in Ottawa before latest round of Trump tariffs

During a campaign stop in Winnipeg on Tuesday, Carney confirmed that Canada would retaliate to any additional U.S. tariffs

Economics

5 d. ago Carney convenes trade, cabinet committees as nation awaits new Trump tariffs

During a campaign stop in Winnipeg on Tuesday, Carney confirmed that Canada would retaliate to any additional U.S. tariffs

Economics

5 d. ago Canada spared any new tariffs as Trump announces sweeping new country

Canada and Mexico were excluded from the countries facing new tariffs ranging from 10 per cent to 49 per cent

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5 d. ago Canada spared new tariffs as Trump hits China, Europe; Carney says Canadians still impacted

Canada and Mexico were excluded from the countries facing new tariffs ranging from 10 per cent to 49 per cent

Economics

5 d. ago All eyes on Trump as trade war continues to dominate election campaign

OTTAWA — All eyes are on U.S. President Donald Trump as he prepares to hit multiple countries with “reciprocal” tariffs. Liberal Leader Mark Carney is pausing his campaign to take part in meetings in Ottawa ahead of the expected tariffs. On top of the expected “reciprocal” tariffs, it’s not clear whether a temporary pause on […]

Politics

1 week ago Trump threatens EU and Canada with more tariffs if they work together to harm U.S.

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening large tariffs on the European Union and Canada if they work together to do economic harm to the U.S. In a post on social media, Trump says the tariffs would be “far larger than currently planned.” The comments follow Trump’s move to impose 25 per cent tariffs […]

Economics

1 week ago Trump’s auto tariffs forces Carney to press pause on election campaign

Liberal Leader Mark Carney is back in Ottawa Thursday to deal with the fallout of new auto tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. 

Politics

1 week ago Trump’s auto tariffs derail Carney’s federal election campaign plans

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney is back in Ottawa today to deal with the fallout of new auto tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Carney said he was suspending his campaign plans for the day and would return to Ottawa to hold a meeting of the Canada-U.S. cabinet […]

Politics

1 week ago Ottawa travel company hasn’t sold a single U.S. trip since Trump tariffs

Fortunately, high demand for European and Canadian destinations has Travac Tours optimistic.

Economics

2 w. ago AgriStability cap increasing to help industry offset Chinese tariffs: Ottawa

Estimated federal cost of the supports is $108.7 million in 2025-26

Economics

2 w. ago Canada launches ‘tariffs are a tax’ ads in U.S. to push back on Trump

Digital billboards will be installed in Washington and other U.S. cities that Ottawa says will be 'hardest hit' by tariffs 'due to their heavy reliance on trade with Canada.'

Economics

2 w. ago Mayors of border cities call on Ottawa for funding, support as tariff war continues

Mayors of several Canadian border cities and towns are calling for support from the federal government as the tariff war with the United States starts to hurt their communities. They say their communities are disproportionately impacted because local businesses rely heavily on cross-border movement of goods and visitors. Mike Bradley, mayor of Sarnia, Ont., says […]

Economics

3 w. ago Loblaw clarifies made in Canada label confusion amid tariffs

No grocery store label is safe from the scrutiny of Canadian shoppers during the Canada-United States tariff war.The federal government's initial retaliatory tariffs saw a long list of grocery items impacted by the 25 per cent duty.U.S. President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum products from Canada on Wednesday, so Ottawa responded with another $29.8 billion worth of tariffs on American goods ranging from stoves to roller coasters.Calls to support Canadian-made products have grown stronger than ever with nearly 25,000 people signing a petition urging "Product of Canada" labels in grocery stores.Canada's major grocers have heard the calls to highlight Canadian goods in stores. Loblaw has even started marking Canadian products with a maple leaf symbol and imported U.S. products with prices that have been affected by tariffs with a "T" symbol.However, some shoppers shared their confusion about discrepan...

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3 w. ago Ottawa councillor warns U.S. mayors of the costs of Trump's trade war

In Washington D.C., Coun. Tim Tierney made clear the costs to American municipalities of tariffs to U.S. mayors.

Economics

3 w. ago U.S. tariffs push Ottawa to invest more in Canadian steel, aluminum projects

OTTAWA — Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne directed his department on Wednesday to prioritize investments in projects that primarily use Canadian steel and aluminum — part of Ottawa’s reply to the Trump administration’s trade war. Champagne said the move is in response to the “unfair and unjustified” 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum levied […]

Economics

3 w. ago Briones: Here's what 3 Ottawa entrepreneurs think about tariffs

'We are pieces in a game of chess, and we feel like we have no control.'

Economics

3 w. 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 _ […]

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