64 h. ago S&P/TSX composite up more than 250 points, U.S. stocks rise for third day

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose more than 250 points in a broad-based rally led by base metals, while U.S. stock markets also climbed to close out a third straight day of gains. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 254.85 points, or just over one per cent, at 24,727.53. In New York, the Dow […]

Economics

7 d. ago First Shockwaves of Trump’s Tariffs Are About to Hit the World Economy

Three weeks after US President Donald Trump effectively declared a trade war with the whole world, new economic forecasts and surveys will point to the initial fallout.

Economics

1 week ago Canadians cancelling U.S. business trips amid tariff, border tensions

Canadians are cancelling business trips, withdrawing from conferences and avoiding future bookings to the U.S. as the backlash against Trump hits the world of corporate travel.

Economics

1 week ago What's going on at YVR? Delays, delays, delays for a third straight day

The Canadian Air Traffic Control Association says a shortage of air traffic controllers is a Canada-wide issue — but particularly acute at Vancouver International Airport

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1 week ago What's going on at Vancouver International Airport? Delays, delays, delays for a third straight day

The Canadian Air Traffic Control Association says a shortage of air traffic controllers is a Canada-wide issue — but particularly acute at YVR

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1 week ago World Trade Organization says global trade could slide this year because of Trump’s tariff policies

GENEVA — The World Trade Organization says the volume of trade in goods worldwide is likely to decrease by 0.2% this year due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff policies and a standoff with China, but it would take a more severe hit if Trump carries through on his toughest “reciprocal” tariffs. The decline […]

Economics

1 week ago Luxury Flat, $30,000 Golf Set Sink India Stock After 3,600% Jump

Gensol Engineering Ltd.’s shares fell to their lowest in nearly three years Wednesday after India’s market regulator barred the firm’s founders from the securities market over alleged funds diversion.

Economics

1 week ago Iraq to Cut Oil Price in Federal Budget Amid Plummeting Market

Iraq, OPEC’s second-largest producer, plans to cut its oil-price assumption in the federal budget after the market plunged.

Economics

1 week ago Canadians travelling to U.S. hits lowest rate since COVID amid Trump trade war: new data

US Customs and Border Protection says close to a million fewer travellers were logged crossing into the US in March compared to March 2024

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2 w. ago Lisez ce texte pour comprendre une bonne fois pour toutes l’arrivée au pouvoir d’Adolf Hitler et les comparaisons qu’on peut tirer de la rhétorique de Donald Trump

Comment un parti aussi radical et démagogue que le parti nazi a-t-il pu prendre le pouvoir dans un pays aussi développé que l’Allemagne?

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2 w. ago Not buying a new car? How Trump’s auto tariffs will hit current owners too

Experts say you don’t need to be in the market for a new car for Trump's auto tariffs to hit you. Existing car owners will feel the pinch too.

Economics

2 w. ago 5 questions to ask to protect your portfolio from a trade war

Peter Hodson: With fears that Donald Trump's tariffs will hit the global economy, here's what to look for in the stocks you own

Economics

2 w. ago Carney hits 3rd campaign pause, says Trump’s trade war raises ‘stakes’

Prime Minister Mark Carney is pausing his federal election campaign as Liberal leader for a third time to tackle U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating global trade war.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump’s ambassador to Canada confirmed in middle of trade war

WASHINGTON — Former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstra has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new United States ambassador to Canada. He will become America’s top diplomat in Ottawa in a fraught time in U.S.-Canada relations, with President Donald Trump hitting Canada with tariffs on automobiles, steel and aluminum and continuing to hold out […]

Economics

2 w. ago Trump Pauses Higher Duties on Most Nations, Hikes China Rate

President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on higher reciprocal tariffs that hit dozens of trade partners after midnight, while raising duties on China to 125%.

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2 w. ago Ford, GM Hit Hardest by Canada’s 25% Retaliatory Auto Tariffs

Canada is hitting back against President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs with import taxes of as much as 25% on vehicles assembled in the US — and the biggest American automakers will bear the brunt.

Economics

2 w. ago Stock markets fall around the world as Trump’s global tariffs hit

Although Trump's latest tariffs include a massive 104 per cent levy on U.S. imports of Chinese products, markets in China reversed early losses, gaining ground on Wednesday.

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2 w. ago Canada adds more retaliatory tariffs as Trump’s trade war hits the world

Ottawa's response to auto duties includes similar tariffs on vehicles imported from the U.S.

Economics

2 w. ago Canadian lumber hit with 34% duties even before Trump tariffs

The current duties are the result of a trade dispute between Canada and the U.S. that has been dragging on for decades

Economics

2 w. ago U.S. hits Canada lumber with 34% duties even before Trump tariffs

(Bloomberg) — The U.S. is poised to more than double duties on Canadian softwood lumber to 34.45%, putting more pressure on US materials costs even before President Donald Trump places any new tariffs on the sector. The U.S. currently levies countervailing and anti-dumping duties totaling 14.4%, a level that was set last year. Those are […]

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