38 h. ago Trump called Canada a ‘tariff abuser.’ Does Ottawa mistreat American importers?

U.S. President Donald Trump continues to single out Canada as a bad trading partner, claiming in a recent social media post that his northern neighbour is a “tariff abuser” that charges high rates on American goods. The vast majority of U.S. products are not subject to any tariffs under the terms of the North American […]

Economics

56 h. ago Trump calls Canada ‘tariff abuser’ after Ford slaps 25% surcharge on electricity going to U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump railed against Canada in a social media post after Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a 25% surcharge on electricity exported to the U.S. Trump’s post on Truth Social suggested Ford’s decision to increase the price of electricity flowing across the border is just the latest attempt by Canada to take advantage […]

Economics

3 d. ago Charles Barkley defends Trump ally Wayne Gretzky and calls out 'fools up in Canada'

Former NBA legend and current analyst Charles Barkley has stepped forward to defend Wayne Gretzky from some recent criticism.Gretzky has been feeling the heat from some Canadians as of late following his support of his friend and U.S. president Donald Trump. That criticism escalated to an entirely new level at the 4 Nations Face-Off, where some felt the 64-year-old slighted the Canadians before their final game versus the U.S.While Canadians have mixed feelings over the matter, Gretzky is well aware of the criticism he's facing, with his wife, Janet, recently mentioning that he is heartbroken over the matter.Many have stepped up to defend Gretzky as of late, with the most recent being Barkley. The NBA Hall-of-Famer had major praise for 'The Great One,' when speaking on Inside the NBA on TNT Thursday evening."You've got them fools up in Canada giving The Great One a hard time. … Wayne Gretzky is the greatest hockey player ever, he's the nicest person," Barkley said. "Them fool...

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7 d. ago Canada gets wakeup call that world ‘unstable and dangerous place’

Down to Business podcast talks to a historian who says the world has to take Donald Trump seriously

Events

8 d. ago Over 40,000 Canadians are trying to stop Trump from visiting the country

The Alberta Rockies are set to host world leaders for the G7 Summit later this year. However, more than 40,000 Canadians say U.S. President Donald Trump should not be allowed to visit.The Prime Minister of Canada is expected to welcome Trump, along with other G7 members, including President of France Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer, to Kananaskis this June.The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal grouping of seven of the world's advanced economies: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, in addition to the European Union.A petition on Change.org calling for Trump to be blocked from visiting Canada for the G7 Summit in Alberta has amassed more than 41,000 signatures as of writing, pointing to Trump's convicted felon status."Trump is a convicted felon who is threatening Canada's Sovereignty. He has also stressed that border security along the Canadian border is a priority for him, and we agree. We can't allo...

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9 d. ago Elbows up, Canada! In the face of Trump tariffs, call to arms hits social media

Canadians called to mobilize and wield the power of their wallets in face of across-the-board tariffs imposed by United States

Economics

9 d. ago Justin Trudeau calls Trump tariffs on Canada 'a very dumb thing to do'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had some choice words for U.S. President Donald Trump in response to the tariffs against Canada.U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed 25 per cent tariffs on all products from Canada and Mexico, except energy, which will be subject to 10 per cent tariffs. They kicked in this morning, causing U.S. and Canadian stocks to plummet immediately.In a press conference Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced 25 per cent retaliatory tariffs against $155 billion of American goods, beginning with taxes on $30 billion worth of products immediately.The list of US goods includes orange juice, peanut butter, wine, spirits, beer, coffee, appliances, apparel, footwear, motorcycles, cosmetics, and more.He says duties will be slapped onto the remaining $125 billion in American products in 21 days."Canadians are reasonable, and we are polite, but we will not back down from a fight, not when our country and the well-being of everyone in it is at stake," sai...

Politics

1 week ago Trump or no Trump, think tank calls for Canada to unilaterally drop non

The study estimates that unilaterally liberalizing trade would boost Canada's GDP and drive prices down

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1 week ago Trump says Poilievre’s biggest problem is he’s ‘not a MAGA guy’

'I don’t like what he’s saying about me. It’s just not positive about me,' Trump said to interviewer Ben Domenech

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1 week ago Trump says Pierre Poilievre’s biggest problem is he’s ‘not a MAGA guy’

'I don’t like what he’s saying about me. It’s just not positive about me,' Trump said to interviewer Ben Domenech

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1 week ago Trump calls Freeland ’a whack’ and Poilievre ’not a MAGA guy’

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing in on domestic Canadian politics as his deadline to impose steep tariffs on Canada inches closer. In an interview with The Spectator, Trump called Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland terrible and “a whack” and claimed credit for her resignation as finance minister. Trump also remarked on Conservative […]

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1 week ago Gretzky the ‘free agent’. Why did Donald Trump refer to the retired Canadian hockey star that way?

Trump posted that he doesn't want Canadians to turn against Gretzky due to their friendship

Sport

2 w. ago Justin Trudeau calls idea of banning Donald Trump from Canada ‘irresponsible’

Canada will play host to the annual G7 summit, which is set to take place in Kananaskis, Alta. from June 15 to 17.

Politics

2 w. ago Trudeau calls idea of banning Trump from Canada ’irresponsible’

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is rejecting NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s call for the federal government to bar U.S. President Donald Trump from coming to Canada for the G7 summit this June. At an event in Montreal today, Trudeau said he sees the idea of banning Trump as an “irresponsible” approach to governance and […]

Politics

2 w. ago Donald Trump calls Justin Trudeau a ‘loser’ after Team Canada beats U.S. at 4 Nations final

'I think he's done a very bad job for Canada,' U.S. president replied after PM said, 'You can’t take our country'

Politics

2 w. ago ‘No way Canada can win a trade war:’ John Manley shares some hard truths

Trump's tariff threats a 'really loud wakeup call' for Canada,' says former deputy prime minister

Economics