10 h. ago TSX, U.S. markets continue to sell off Thursday after latest Trump tariff threat

TORONTO — Canadian and U.S. markets continued their sell-off Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff streak continued, taking the S&P 500 into its first correction since 2023. A correction is when an index falls more than 10 per cent below its record, which the S&P 500 did as it fell 1.4 per cent, down […]

Economics

16 h. ago What Doug Ford and Mark Carney ate during meeting at Toronto diner

Recently re-elected Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney made headlines on Wednesday when they came together for their first face-to-face meeting, ahead of Ford's trip to Washington D.C. to discuss the ongoing trade issues with Trump's administration. The breakfast meeting, which was hosted at Wally's Grill in Etobicoke (located at 123 Rexdale Blvd.), allowed the two politicians to align their strategies on how best to approach U.S. President Donald Trump's stance on tariffs and free trade. Owner of Wally's Grill, George Gianakopoulos, told blogTO that "everyone had a positive experience" when the two politicians popped by for some breakfast yesterday morning. "We were thrilled to host Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney's breakfast meeting today. All the customers wanted to take photos with them and they obliged," Gianakopoulos said. "The two enjoyed their breakfast and Mr. Carney...

Transport

23 h. ago Threat to tariff or cutoff U.S. energy stays on the table as Ford heads to Washington

Doug Ford is set to fly in and out of the U.S. capital on Thursday for a meeting with President Donald Trump's commerce secretary which could calm or reignite trade tensions.

Economics

26 h. ago Trump’s $1.4 Trillion Tariff Threat Spurs Companies to Seek Cover

Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk A/S is planning to make more of its medicines for the US market in the country; Boeing Co. risks a gummed up supply chain and higher aircraft costs it may not be able to pass on; Chinese online retailer Shein Group Ltd. is offering incentives to its top apparel providers to set up new production capacity in Vietnam.

Economics

54 h. ago FORD GETS TRUMP’S ATTENTION: Premier thrown olive branch to head to Washington

WATCH BELOW as  Premier Doug Ford seems to have struck a nerve with Trump. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. 

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56 h. ago Doug Ford, Donald Trump to talk as trade war ratchets up: 'Stop the bleeding'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford agreed Tuesday to suspend the province’s surcharge on electricity it exports to three states after a top American official extended an “olive branch” in the form of a meeting in Washington to talk free trade. Ford called Tuesday for cooler heads to prevail in the United States’ trade war against Canada, […]

Economics

60 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Donald Trump's latest tariffs threats a reflection of his delusion

In his own mind, Trump knows everything about everything. He cannot hear the truth from anyone else because he is deafened by the sound of his own voice filling his ears.

Economics

63 h. ago Donald Trump renews threat on autos, the London area's economic backbone

Donald Trump threatened to 'essentially, permanently shut down the automobile manufacturing business in Canada' with tariffs

Other

3 d. ago How will U.S. tariff threat impact Bank of Canada's interest rate announcement?

Experts expect the Bank of Canada to drop the overnight interest rate on Wednesday, but beyond that it is anyone's guess

Economics

3 d. ago Trump's threatened tariffs on Canadian dairy products 'just noise': Expert

U.S. President Donald Trump took aim at Canada’s dairy industry Friday, signaling he will implement steep tariffs on Canadian dairy. Though the dairy tariff threat is “noise” from the Oval Office, it’s a sign U.S. access to the Canadian market will be a battleground for the Trump in the future, one Canadian agri-food expert says. […]

Economics

6 d. ago B.C. farmers remain ‘resilient’ amid looming U.S. tariff threat

B.C. sends about $3.6 billion worth of agricultural products to the U.S. every year, with two of the biggest exports being farmed Atlantic salmon and blueberries.

Economics

6 d. ago Trump’s temporary pause on some tariffs brings little relief to Canada

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s stiff duties have been temporarily paused on some Canadian products, bringing little relief as the tariff threat continues to hang over America’s closest neighbour. Trump signed an executive order Thursday delaying tariffs on goods that meet the rules of origin requirements under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, and lowering levies on […]

Economics

8 d. ago India Sees US Relations at ‘Best’ Despite Looming Tariff Threat

India’s top diplomat said relations with the US are on firm footing in comments that come as New Delhi looks to lower tariffs on imports to fend off President Donald Trump’s threatened reciprocal levies that could upend bilateral and global trade.

Economics

9 d. ago B.C. government’s budget prioritizes tariff threat and strengthens, diversifies and responds to uncertainty: United Steelworkers

VICTORIA, British Columbia, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Steelworkers union (USW) acknowledges the difficult position facing the B.C. government in its 2025 budget and applauds the thoughtful, diligent focus on priorities by Minister of Finance Brenda Bailey. U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats and the imposition of tariffs have created uncertainty for important […]

Politics

9 d. ago B.C. to table budget amid ‘uncertainty and disorder’ of Trump tariff threat

The budget and fiscal plan will be about 'setting us up to succeed' regardless of the tariff situation, Finance Minister Brenda Bailey told reporters on Monday.

Economics

1 week ago LILLEY: Trump tariff threat comes Tuesday, Canada isn’t ready

Trump says no room for Canada to escape tariffs.

Economics

1 week ago CHAUDHRI: Tariff threat may lead to job cuts and big employee payouts

Canadian businesses are bracing for higher costs and preparing to make deep cuts – including to workforces

Economics

1 week ago Province launching more ‘Buy BC’ ads as Trump tariff threat looms

Eby says B.C. residents would soon start seeing more "Buy BC" advertisements, and the province has also launched a new website with a tool to help people buy local.

Economics

1 week ago Trump says Poilievre ‘not a MAGA guy,’ calls Freeland a ‘whack’

In an interview with The Spectator, U.S. President Donald Trump did not provide any new insights into how Canada might stop his planned 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods.

Other

2 w. ago Mexico Extradites Dozens of Drug Traffickers After Trump Tariff Threat

Mexico extradited 29 people accused of drug trafficking and other crimes to face charges in the US as it tries to meet President Donald Trump’s conditions to avoid tariffs.

Economics