2 h. ago ‘We must stay on guard,’ warns Legault on Trump’s U.S. tariffs

He says while Canada was mostly spared by Trump's recent levies on most countries, Canada must remain on guard and retaliate to avoid any more damage to Canadian industries.

Economics

6 h. ago Varcoe: Alberta business leaders relieved but remain wary after no additional tariff hit from U.S.

Alberta energy and business leaders expressed relief after U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed his series of “reciprocal” tariffs against other countries Wednesday, as Canada escaped any new hits from our largest trading partner. “That’s a double-win for us because it means not only do we not get tariffed, but we get an answer on tariffs,” […]

Economics

10 h. ago CHARLEBOIS: Make no mistake, Canada still at war with world’s largest markets

“While Trump’s latest tariffs spared North American food trade, Canada remains entangled in costly disputes with China, India, and the U.S.—and our agri-food sector can’t afford to stay on the defensive.” Canada may still be reeling from a bout of political and diplomatic shock—call it Post-Disruption Stress Disorder (PDSD)—following the April 2 announcement in the […]

Other

13 h. ago Trump Targets African Kingdom With Highest Tariff in the World

US President Donald Trump imposed a 50% reciprocal tariff on the tiny southern African mountain kingdom of Lesotho, the highest levy for any sovereign nation.

Economics

15 h. ago White House Annex Shows Slight Tariff Level Changes for Some

More than a dozen countries set for US reciprocal tariffs may face slightly higher levies than they first expected.

Economics

20 h. ago Wine Institute Responds to Administration’s Latest Trade Action and Ongoing Canadian Ban

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Today, Wine Institute released the following statement from President and CEO Robert P. Koch in response to the administration’s announcement of new reciprocal tariffs affecting numerous trade partners, including those involved in the import and export of wine with the United States. This isn’t just about trade. It’s about people, livelihoods and […]

Politics

23 h. ago Commodities Impact Mixed as Trump Announces Reciprocal Tariffs

The long—awaited unveiling by President Donald Trump of sweeping reciprocal tariffs on imports into the US triggered a slump in oil prices while gold rose.

Economics

23 h. ago The world reacts with caution to US ‘reciprocal’ tariffs against dozens of nations

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The sweeping new tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump were met initially with measured reactions from key trading partners, highlighting the lack of appetite for a full-fledged trade war. The fact that the tariffs fell most heavily on parts of the world sleeping through the night appeared to at […]

Economics

24 h. ago Trump Spares Automakers From More Pain in ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs

Automobiles and parts were largely spared from President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs, a win for an industry already reeling from his escalating trade war.

Economics

25 h. ago Canada exempt from Trump’s new tariffs, existing duties remain

WASHINGTON — The White House says that Canada and Mexico are exempt from the new reciprocal tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump.  A fact sheet from Trump’s office says goods imported under the existing continental trade deal, known as CUSMA, will not face tariffs, while those outside the deal will see a 10 […]

Economics

25 h. ago Canada among few exempt from Trump’s new tariffs, existing duties remain

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney will address reporters shortly after the White House declared both Canada and Mexico exempt from new reciprocal tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump. A fact sheet from Trump’s office says goods imported under the existing continental trade deal, known as the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, will not face tariffs, […]

Economics

25 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

28 h. ago U.S. Senate measure to end Trump’s Canada tariffs may pass with GOP support

The vote on the Democratic measure comes as Trump is due to announce his so-called 'reciprocal' tariff plan that seeks to reorient global trade.

Economics

30 h. 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

32 h. ago Canada spared any new tariffs as Trump announces sweeping new country

Canada and Mexico were excluded from the countries facing new tariffs ranging from 10 per cent to 49 per cent

Economics

32 h. 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

33 h. 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

34 h. 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

34 h. 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

42 h. ago Gold Climbs to Near Record Ahead of Trump’s Latest Tariff Reveal

Gold climbed toward a record ahead of US President Donald Trump’s implementation of sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs, which are expected to take effect later Wednesday.

Economics