10 h. ago Nvidia’s Trump tax of little worry to investors eyeing AI riches

Still, worries abound that chipmakers will increasingly become ensnared in U.S. trade policy

Economics

52 h. ago Here’s what Canada’s effective U.S. tariff rate might look like after carve

OTTAWA — When you peel back the many layers of tariffs and exemptions imposed by the United States, the effective tariff rate on Canada looks much lower than the headline figures suggest, some economists say. RBC senior economist Claire Fan said in an interview that the effective tariff rate is an average of the import […]

Economics

54 h. ago Here’s what Canada’s effective U.S. tariff rate might look like after the carve

OTTAWA — When you peel back the many layers of tariffs and exemptions imposed by the United States, the effective tariff rate on Canada looks much lower than the headline figures suggest, some economists say. RBC senior economist Claire Fan said in an interview that the effective tariff rate is an average of the import […]

Economics

57 h. ago Here’s where Canada’s effective U.S. tariff rate might stand after the carve

OTTAWA — When you peel back the many layers of tariffs and exemptions imposed by United States, the effective tariff rate on Canada looks much lower than the headline figures suggest, some economists say. RBC senior economist Claire Fan said in an interview that the effective tariff rate is an average of the import duties […]

Economics

3 d. ago Canada could be trade winner as U.S. tariffs undershoot global competitors by wide margin, says report

Oxford estimates the U.S.'s current effective tariff rate on Canada is 2.5%

Economics

7 d. ago S&P/TSX composite index closes lower, U.S. markets mixed amid trade worries

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed down Thursday while U.S. markets were mixed as numerous tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump against countries took effect. The higher tariff rate hit more than 60 countries and the European Union, ranging from a low of 10 per cent to a staggering 50 per cent on […]

Economics

9 d. ago Trump’s pursuit of meeting with Chinese leader reveals the complex web of US

WASHINGTON (AP) — China, the adversary. China, the friend? These days, maybe a bit of both. From easing export controls to reportedly blocking the Taiwanese president’s plans to travel through the United States, President Donald Trump is raising eyebrows in Washington that he might offer concessions that could hurt U.S. interests in his quest to […]

Politics

4 w. ago Indonesia to Continue Talks on Jets, Minerals After Tariffs Deal

Indonesia will keep talking with the US on sectoral tariffs, jet purchases and critical minerals after securing a 19% baseline tariff rate on exports to the world’s largest economy, a government adviser said Thursday.

Economics

4 w. ago Trump Eyes Tariff Rate of 10% or 15% for More Than 150 Countries

President Donald Trump said he would send letters to more than 150 countries notifying them of tariff rates and that the levies imposed could be 10% or 15% as he forges ahead with his trade agenda.

Economics

4 w. ago India Seeks Lower Tariff Than Indonesia in Race to Clinch Deal

Indian officials are hoping to secure a trade deal with US President Donald Trump at a lower tariff rate than he’d agreed with Indonesia as New Delhi races to meet an Aug. 1 deadline.

Economics

4 w. ago Trump Tariffs Once Viewed as Punitive Now Win Market Approval

Financial markets greeted US President Donald Trump’s tariff deal with Indonesia with little fanfare Wednesday, signaling the rate of around 20% that was once viewed as punitive is now seen as workable.

Economics