5 h. ago Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs threat brings further uncertainty to Canada

Many unknowns remain on the new policy, which Trump has taken to calling 'Liberation Day' for the U.S., including what rates the tariffs will be and whether they include Canada.

Economics

5 h. ago Federal party leaders continue campaigning as more Trump tariffs loom

OTTAWA — Party leaders are likely to receive questions about Canada-U.S. relations during their campaign stops today, a day before American President Donald Trump is expected to impose “reciprocal” tariffs by increasing U.S. duties to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports. Tomorrow, Trump may also reinstate economy-wide tariffs on Canada and […]

Politics

16 h. ago China’s Fish Farmers Face Higher Food Costs After Canada Tariffs

Fish food could be one of the more obscure casualties of a world fighting over trade, disrupting a supply chain that runs from the North American prairies to the thousands of fish farms that dot China’s rivers, lakes and deltas.

Economics

16 h. ago Threat of more Trump tariffs this week has B.C. businesses anxious and confused

Hundreds of daily calls flood Surrey import-export consultant from business owners worried about U.S. tariffs, which are to worsen on April 2

Economics

21 h. ago White House says ‘no exemptions’ as Canada braces for new wave of U.S. tariffs

WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday there will be “no exemptions” to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest moves to upend global trade this week and it remains unclear just what duties will fall on Canada. Global markets have been rattled by confusion over how Trump will pursue his global trade agenda. […]

Economics

21 h. ago Tariffs could mean 160,000 lost jobs in second quarter, says Conference Board

The research group is also forecasting that tariffs will be lifted by the start of the third quarter

Culture

22 h. ago Trump tariffs not large enough to trigger recession so far in Canada: RBC

An RBC report says a "large majority" of Canadian exports to the U.S. will be exempted from Trump's tariffs so far under the free trade agreement, reducing recession risk.

Economics

28 h. ago Canada election campaign enters 2nd week as new U.S. tariffs loom

The second week of the federal election campaign is underway, with a fresh round of U.S. tariffs expected to soon reverberate on the hustings.

Politics

29 h. ago Eyes warily turn to U.S. tariffs during second week of federal election campaign

OTTAWA — The second week of the federal election campaign is underway, with a fresh round of U.S. tariffs expected to soon reverberate on the hustings. Eyes are turning to Wednesday when U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to slap “reciprocal tariffs” on countries including Canada over various alleged trade practices. Liberal Leader Mark Carney […]

Politics

46 h. ago Germany’s Scholz Slams Trump’s Attacks on Canada, Offers Support

Outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed solidarity with Canada to fend off President Donald Trump, who introduced tariffs against the northern neighbor and has repeatedly said it should become part of the US.

Politics

48 h. ago As Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs loom large, here’s what it could mean in the U.S.

Most economic analyses say average U.S. families would have to absorb the cost of his tariffs in the form of higher prices and lower incomes

Economics

50 h. ago Second week of campaign underway amid criticism, leaks within Conservative ranks

OTTAWA — As the 2025 federal election campaign begins its second week, U.S. President Donald Trump and another round of tariffs expected on April 2 could again sidetrack most of Canada’s political discourse. But making almost as much noise thus far have been the growing grumbles out of Conservative circles about Leader Pierre Poilievre’s messaging […]

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3 d. ago Canada among Trump’s ‘friendly’ countries — for now — as tariff deadline looms

MONTREAL — Uncertainty reigns ahead of a looming U.S. tariff deadline next week, with businesses stuck in a holding pattern that has halted capital investment, hiring and financial forecasts at some firms amid a trade war where the next steps — and even who counts as a friend — remain foggy. U.S. President Donald Trump […]

Economics

3 d. ago Canada among Trump’s ‘friendly’ countries — for now — as next tariff deadline looms

MONTREAL — Uncertainty reigns ahead of a looming U.S. tariff deadline next week, with businesses stuck in a holding pattern that has halted capital investment, hiring and financial forecasts at some firms amid a trade war where the next steps — and even who counts as a friend — remain foggy. U.S. President Donald Trump […]

Economics

3 d. ago Letters to The Sun: U.S. has history of tariffs as takeover weapons

The U.S. has a dark history of weaponizing tariff policies to threaten Canadian sovereignty. The 1890 McKinley tariff had both protectionist and geopolitical aims — ie. annexing Canada coercively. This aim was widely known and strongly opposed in Canadian and British newspapers of the time. As then, so now: It was the defining theme of […]

Economics

3 d. ago Why Canada is on Trump’s ‘Dirty 15’ tariff list but Russia and Iran are not

The label was introduced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as part of a broader tariff policy aimed at addressing trade disparities with the U.S.

Economics

3 d. ago Canada, U.S. to negotiate new economic, security relationship after election: Carney

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and the U.S. will begin comprehensive negotiations for a “new economic and security relationship” immediately after the Canadian election. But Carney also told U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call this morning that Canada will be implementing new retaliatory tariffs to protect the Canadian economy and […]

Politics

4 d. ago Trump says things will work out ‘very well’ with Canada but tariff threats remain

The call comes just days before 25 per cent tariffs levied by the U.S. on foreign-made vehicles and parts kick in

Economics

4 d. ago B.C.'s affordability issues overshadowed by tariffs in federal campaign, say voters

High cost of living is hard for families, and local businesses worry about the future. But are federal election candidates listening?

Economics

4 d. ago Interprovincial trade is silver lining in Donald Trump’s trade war

Davis: The tariffs have brought Canada together and that's a positive thing

Economics