3 d. ago U.S. Fed chief says tariffs, inflation fears mean rate cuts can wait

The sharp volatility in financial markets since President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs April 2, only to put most on hold, led to questions on potential rate cuts.

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3 d. ago Will the Bank of Canada cut interest rates again as trade war deepens?

Some analysts expect the central bank to cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 2.5 per cent, while others expect the rate to be held steady.

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5 d. ago World markets rally after Trump gives tariff exemption to electronics

U.S. President Donald Trump said electronics such as computer chips, smart phones and laptops won’t face the same U.S. import duties as some other products.

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8 d. ago Mark Carney back in Ottawa to address Donald Trump’s trade war 

Prime Minister Mark Carney is shifting his focus from the federal election campaign Friday to address the escalating global trade war launched by President Donald Trump.

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1 week ago EU imposes new tariffs on $23 billion in US goods in retaliation for Trump’s steel, aluminum tariffs

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union member states have voted to approve retaliatory tariffs on $23 billion in goods in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. The tariffs will go into effect in stages, with some on April 15 and others on May 15 and Dec. 1. The EU […]

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1 week ago Tariffs, Tension, and the Talk that’s not happening: Half of Canadian parents haven’t discussed inheritance plans with their children

New study finds families are staying silent on wealth transfer—while tariffs and rising costs reshape financial priorities TORONTO, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new national study by the Money Wise Institute exposes a growing communication gap between Canadian parents and their children regarding inheritance, wealth transfer, and financial expectations. With potentially devastating emotional […]

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1 week ago Markets could get a lot worse as Trump tariffs spark distress

When safe assets, such as gold and government bonds, take a hit, you really are in trouble

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2 w. ago Jaguar Land Rover to enact shipment pause to US in April as it develops post

LONDON (AP) — The British maker of Jaguar and Land Rover cars is pausing shipments to the U.S. as it works to mitigate the impact of a 25% tax on vehicle imports imposed by the Trump Administration. Jaguar Land Rover Automotive, one of Britain’s biggest carmakers, said Saturday that the pause would take place this […]

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2 w. ago China imposes 34 per cent tariff on all U.S. imports starting April 10

Tariff matches rate of U.S. 34 per cent "reciprocal" tariff on Chinese exports that Trump ordered this week

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2 w. ago China imposes 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products starting April 10

BEIJING — China announced Friday that it will impose a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products beginning April 10, part of a flurry of retaliatory measures following U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” slate of double-digit tariffs. The new tariff matches the rate of the U.S. “reciprocal” tariff of 34% on Chinese exports […]

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2 w. ago Latest U.S. tariffs hard to celebrate, but give time for talks: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

“It's hard for me to celebrate,” Danielle Smith said Thursday in Calgary. She pointed to a “devastating” impact on the forestry industry, and for steel, aluminum and autoworkers.

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2 w. ago Covalon Technologies Ltd. Poised for Strong Benefit From Positive US Tariff Outcome

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Covalon Technologies Ltd. (the “Company” or “Covalon”) (TSXV: COV; OTCQX: CVALF), an advanced medical technologies company is pleased to announce the very positive outcome for the Company with regards to the April 2, 2025 tariff announcements by U.S. President Donald Trump. Under provisions outlined in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), certain products […]

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2 w. ago Trump auto tariffs are here. As Stellantis halts work, what will Canada do?

Automaker Stellantis announced that it is halting production on its Windsor, Ont., manufacturing facility for two weeks, with a notice saying Trump's tariffs were the reason.

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2 w. ago Trump set to unveil ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on ‘Liberation Day’

Canada is bracing for a fresh round of U.S. tariffs as the trade war launched by President Donald Trump continues to dominate the federal election campaign.

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2 w. ago Trump’s April 2 tariffs to take immediate effect, White House says

The president will announce the new duties at 4 p.m. Wednesday

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2 w. ago Europe says it holds alot of trade cards on eve of Trump’s tariff ’Liberation Day’

BRUSSELS — A top European Union official warned the U.S. on Tuesday that the world’s biggest trade bloc “holds a lot of cards” when it comes to dealing with the Trump administration’s new tariffs and has a good plan to retaliate if forced to. U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to roll out taxes on […]

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2 w. ago ‘Europe holds a lot of cards,’ EU head says as new Trump tariffs loom

U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to roll out taxes on imports from other countries on Wednesday. He says they will free the U.S. from reliance on foreign goods.

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2 w. ago US Slams High India Duties on Farm Goods Before April 2 Tariffs

The Donald Trump administration highlighted India’s high tariffs on American farm goods just days before reciprocal duties kick in, putting further pressure on the South Asian nation to reduce curbs in its politically-sensitive agriculture sector.

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2 w. ago Europe says that it holds a lot of trade cards on the eve of Trump’s tariff ‘Liberation Day’

BRUSSELS (AP) — A top European Union official warned the U.S. on Tuesday that the world’s biggest trade bloc “holds a lot of cards” when it comes to dealing with the Trump administration’s new tariffs and has a good plan to retaliate if forced to. U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to roll out taxes […]

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2 w. 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

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