2 d. ago Trump Tariffs Prompt Private Lenders to Triage Their Portfolios

In the days before US President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs were set to go into effect, private credit managers had their heads down, trying to assess the impact to their portfolios.

Economics

7 d. ago US Inflation Is Set to Give Hints of Trump Tariff Pain to Come

US households probably experienced slightly less overall inflation last month, a reprieve that economists view as temporary in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariff tsunami.

Economics

8 d. ago Varcoe: 'Market is fearful' — Global trade war, increased OPEC production shock oil prices, stocks

“There's a lot of uncertainty around how this is going to impact the global economy”

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8 d. ago Shale Stocks Battered as Trump Tariffs Subvert His Push to Drill

Shale-oil companies are taking some of the harder lumps on Wall Street as crude prices tumble and President Donald Trump’s trade war runs headlong into his goal to turbocharge US energy production.

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9 d. ago New and used car prices set to rise due to Trump tariffs: experts

Experts say U.S. tariffs on Canadian auto imports will drive prices higher for both new and used cars. Sean Mactavish, CEO of used-car marketplace Autozen, says prices are already rising on some used cars as sellers anticipate buyers looking for a better deal compared to a new vehicle. “New car prices go up. People (look) […]

Economics

1 week ago Companies preparing for tariff turbulence as U.S. set to announce latest round

TORONTO — Impending U.S. tariffs have pushed Canadian companies to stockpile goods, cut back staff, put projects on hold and whatever else they think will help them survive the economic turmoil ahead. U.S. President Donald Trump is set to unveil his administration’s latest tariffs on numerous countries later today, but it’s unclear what their scope […]

Economics

1 week ago Trump set to announce ’reciprocal’ tariffs in move that could reshape U.S. economy

WASHINGTON — After weeks of White House hype and public anxiety, President Donald Trump is set on Wednesday to announce a barrage of self-described reciprocal tariffs on friend and foe alike. The new tariffs, coming on what Trump has called “Liberation Day,” are a bid to boost U.S. manufacturing and punish other countries for what […]

Economics

1 week ago Poilievre says he hasn’t reached out to Trump White House to ‘not divide Canada’s voice’

Poilievre's comments come hours before Trump is set to announce a sweeping round of tariffs on foreign imports

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1 week ago Poilievre says he won’t ‘divide Canada’s voice’ by reaching out to Trump admin

Poilievre's comments come hours before Trump is set to announce a sweeping round of tariffs on foreign imports

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1 week ago Poilievre says he won’t ‘divide Canada’s voice’ by reaching out to Trump administration

Poilievre's comments come hours before Trump is set to announce a sweeping round of tariffs on foreign imports

Politics

1 week 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.

Economics

1 week ago Trump Tariff Rollout Opens New Era of Risk for Global Economy

President Donald Trump on Wednesday is set to announce the most expansive US trade restrictions in a century, at a stroke upending the postwar global trading system and posing difficult-to-predict economic risks.

Economics

1 week ago Big Oil Morphs Into Big Gas in China as EVs Slash Fuel Demand

China’s energy giants are increasingly pivoting to natural gas to raise production, as demand for oil slows and global trade tensions heighten the risks of relying too heavily on imports.

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1 week ago Alberta Premier Smith expects key industries to escape imposition of new U.S. tariffs

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won’t face new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Smith told reporters Tuesday that things could change, but she thinks food production and oil and gas won’t be targeted under Trump’s new tariff plan, which is set to be announced […]

Economics

1 week ago S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. stocks mixed ahead of tariff day

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose more than 100 points while U.S. markets were mixed after a choppy day of trading, the day before U.S. President Donald Trump is set to enact tariffs on a wide range on imports. “The markets today really are in wait and see mode, and they seem to be […]

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1 week ago U.S. Senate set to vote on challenge to Trump’s justification for tariffs against Canada

Resolution aims to 'turn off' the Canadian emergency declared by the U.S. president

Economics

1 week ago Key dates to watch this week for Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods

Uncertainty still looms for Canada in what’s set to be a monumental week for U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plan. With multiple categories of American import taxes set to take effect, some Canadian industries are waiting to find out if and how they might be affected. Here’s a rundown on what to watch for this […]

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1 week ago Hut 8 and Eric Trump Launch American Bitcoin to Set a New Standard in Bitcoin Mining

American Bitcoin Highlights American Bitcoin aims to become the world’s largest, most efficient pure-play miner while building a robust strategic Bitcoin reserve Path to 50+ EH/s at average fleet efficiency of <15 J/TH with goal of becoming a publicly listed company MIAMI, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hut 8 Corp. (Nasdaq | TSX: HUT) (“Hut […]

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2 w. ago Canada’s auto sector braces for ‘chaos and damage’ from Trump tariffs

Canadian industry groups have slammed Trump's latest set of tariffs, which will see a 25 per cent tariff imposed on foreign-made cars.

Economics

2 w. ago Organizers of B.C. transgender history conference blame Trump, with attendance set to slump

The biennial trans history conference that begins Thursday was hoping for 500 attendees based on past events, but now only about 300 are expected.

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