19 h. ago Trump hits the golf course as the stock market plummets for a second straight day over tariffs

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Two days after sending the economy reeling by announcing widespread tariffs, President Donald Trump insisted his trade policies will never change as he remained ensconced in a bubble of wealth and power in Florida. He woke up on Friday morning at Mar-a-Lago, his private club in Palm Beach, and […]

Economics

37 h. ago Hochul Says Trump’s Tariffs Are Already Hurting New York Economy

President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff push is already hitting New York’s economy, with falling Canadian tourism and cross-border shopping driving down sales tax revenue, Governor Kathy Hochul said.

Economics

43 h. ago Canada hits U.S. auto sector with tariffs, mirroring Trump’s move

Canada’s auto sector is heavily integrated with the U.S. and stands to take a blow from Trump’s tariffs

Economics

48 h. ago KINSELLA: Poilievre looks and sounds like PM material during campaign stop

Before the tariffs hit, before Donald Trump kicked off his three-ring circus in the White House lawn, my genial colleague Brian Lilley suggested I come with him to see the Conservative leader speak to the elite of Bay Street. So I did. I watched at the back. His tone was right. Pierre Poilievre looked and […]

Economics

51 h. ago Commodities Hit as Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Demand and Economy

Commodities from oil to industrial metals to grains slipped as President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught ratcheted up a trade war that threatens to hurt the global economy and demand for raw materials. Gold steadied after hitting a fresh record high.

Economics

58 h. ago Stocks Drop, Bonds Jump as Trump Tariffs Sap Risk: Markets Wrap

Global financial markets were hit by a sweeping selloff after President Donald Trump’s bid to remake the world trading order proved more aggressive than expected. Stocks plunged, Treasuries rallied and the yen gained as alarmed investors searched for havens.

Economics

59 h. ago LILLEY: No new tariffs from Trump a hit to Carney’s campaign

It’s not quite a presidential pardon, but we could call it a reprieve. Canada didn’t get any additional tariffs as U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated what he called “Liberation Day.” Trump has been talking about new tariffs on Canada for months; he even went on a rant during his Rose Garden ceremony about how he […]

Economics

63 h. ago Trump announces global reciprocal tariffs, but any hit to Canada not immediately clear

Early reports suggest the exemption on goods covered by the CUSMA trade pact would remain in place

Economics

69 h. ago Trump’s Trade War Forces Canada Into Decision on Whether to Hit US Autos

Vehicle buyers in Canada are trying to beat the price hikes of a trade war, as the government of Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to strike back against the latest fusillade of import taxes from the White House.

Economics

2 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

2 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

2 d. ago Mark Carney suspending campaign to hold meetings on Trump tariffs

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney is pausing his federal election campaign and returning to Ottawa for meetings as prime minister ahead of Wednesday’s announcement on U.S. tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to hit multiple countries with “reciprocal” tariffs. The Carney campaign said no details about the meetings are available yet. Carney has […]

Economics

4 d. ago Gold rises to another record as anxiety grips markets. Here’s what you need to know

NEW YORK (AP) — Markets around the world continue to sink on fears about President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies, and investors keep plowing money into gold, with futures hitting another record high Monday. Trump’s latest round of tariffs roll out Wednesday, which Trump has been calling “Liberation Day.” Interest in buying gold can rise […]

Sport

5 d. ago Trump open to tariff negotiations, will hit drug imports ‘soon’

United States President Donald Trump said he was open to negotiations that would reduce the tariffs he’s planning to implement on countries next week, but that he didn’t expect deals ahead of his April 2 announcement. “I’m certainly open to that, if we can do something, we can get something for it,” Trump told reporters […]

Economics

8 d. ago Trump’s auto tariffs hit stock market as GM, Ford fall while Tesla rises

General Motors sank 6.8 per cent for one of the market's sharper losses after Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs on imported cars. Ford Motor dropped 2.2 per cent.

Economics

9 d. ago European Stocks Drop as Trump’s New Tariff Hits Carmaker Shares

European stocks fell after US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on auto imports, renewing concerns that his trade policy will hurt corporate earnings and the economy.

Economics

2 w. ago MacDougall: This election, the public service can't just hibernate

It's customary for the federal bureaucracy to go into 'caretaker' mode during a campaign. But thanks to Trump, the public service needs to hit the ground running the minute the new government is chosen.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump Says India Will be Hit by Reciprocal Tariffs on April 2

US President Donald Trump said India will be hit by like-for-like duties from April 2, even as officials in New Delhi scurry to appease Washington by reducing trade barriers.

Economics

2 w. ago Copper Hits $10,000 in Rally Fueled by Trump’s Tariff Threats

Copper marched past its key threshold of $10,000 a ton after weeks of global trade dislocation triggered by President Donald Trump’s push for tariffs on the crucial industrial metal.

Economics

2 w. ago European Stocks Edge Higher With Focus on Fed’s Rate Decision

European stocks gained for a fourth straight day as investors weighed progress on a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. Their focus will turn to the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision later today.

Economics