18 h. ago LILLEY: Ford plays the long game in charm offensive against Trump

From ads to meetings in the American Capitol, Doug Ford is playing the long game in the fight on Trump's tariff threats

Other

18 h. ago U.S. stocks plunge as Trump tariff fears spread among businesses, consumers

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 748 points and other indexes fell sharply as fears about tariffs impacting the U.S. economy spread.

Economics

23 h. ago Central bank has limited tools to mitigate trade war: Tiff Macklem

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank doesn’t have a lot of tools in its toolbox to mitigate the devastating effects tariffs would have on the economy. In prepared remarks for a speech Friday, Macklem said if the U.S. imposes its threatened tariffs and Canada retaliates, Canadian economic growth […]

Economics

23 h. ago Trade war would wipe out economic growth while pushing inflation higher: Tiff Macklem

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — U.S. tariffs and Canada’s retaliation to them would have a devastating effect on the economy, pulling growth down while reigniting inflation, said Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem. “A new crisis is on the horizon. If U.S. tariffs play out as threatened, the economic impact would be severe.” But unlike the inflation […]

Economics

24 h. ago Economists Trim Canada’s Growth Outlook as Tariff Threats Linger

Economists are trimming their estimates for Canada’s growth as the threat of a trade battle with the US is seen weighing on business investment.

Economics

24 h. ago Green Ribbon Panel Economic and Energy Leaders Release Statement on Tariff Threat

Panel’s D.C. roundtable highlights key principles to ensure energy security and a sustainable future WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yesterday, the Green Ribbon Panel issued a statement emphasizing the importance of Canada-US economic cooperation to secure a sustainable energy future and strengthen economic resilience. At a roundtable of business, policy, labour and sector […]

Politics

24 h. ago How Trump’s tariffs could hurt Canada’s home construction industry

U.S. President Donald Trump postponed widespread tariffs on Canada, but Canadian homebuilders say the uncertainty of what could be imposed is creating issues.

Economics

25 h. ago ‘No way Canada can win a trade war:’ John Manley shares some hard truths

Trump's tariff threats a 'really loud wakeup call' for Canada,' says former deputy prime minister

Economics

28 h. ago How Donald Trump’s tariff on pharmaceuticals could cause headaches for American patients and Canadian companies

Americans will feel the pain in their medicine chest when their antibiotics, vaccines, and prescriptions suddenly jump in cost by 25 per cent, said Mina Tadrous, an assistant professor at the University of Toronto’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy

Economics

30 h. ago Trump’s Tariff Wars Leave US Small Business With Nowhere to Hide

Firms have less ability to absorb costs, or bargain for special treatment, than bigger rivals.

Economics

40 h. ago ‘Welcome to the U.S.A., Canada’s 11th province’ sign hoisted outside Boston arena

Tensions were sky-high before the puck dropped in Boston to signal the start of the Canada-U.S. final at the 4 Nations Face-off. The ongoing tariff threats made against Canada by U.S. President Donald Trump played a massive role. What’s more, Trump has for weeks been threatening to turn Canada into America’s 51st state, telling just […]

Other

44 h. ago B.C. creates new food economy task force to face U.S. tariff threat

The 15 members from across the agriculture and food sectors will make recommendations on how to ensure B.C. residents have continued access to healthy and affordable food.

Economics

47 h. ago Billionaire Perot Sees ‘Big Concern’ as Trump Tariffs Fuel Worry

Ross Perot Jr., a billionaire Texas real estate developer and longtime Republican donor, said President Donald Trump’s tariff threats are emerging as a “big concern” and forcing business leaders to think twice before approving investments.

Economics

48 h. ago Canada Lists Cartels as Terrorists to Try to Avert Trump Tariffs

Canada is broadening its power to clamp down on cartels after the Trump administration used tariff threats to push for stronger curbs of the cross-border illegal drug trade.

Economics

50 h. ago Ontario election: In one London riding, a PC Party stronghold faces tariff fears

Home to a factory being built by Volkswagen that could become the largest in Canada, and auto parts plants that employ thousands, fears over Donald Trump tariff threats abound on the Ontario election campaign trail in the riding of Elgin-Middlesex-London. LFP reporter Brian Williams digs into the political realities and what the three major parties […]

Politics

52 h. ago London's steel industry sweats as Donald Trump vows 25% tariff: 'Anxiety'

London’s steel industry fears a tariff trade war between the U.S, and Canada will mean higher prices and dwindling demand for their products. The U.S. government has threatened a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum imports starting March 12. Canada has promised reciprocal tariffs on steel and aluminum coming here from America. […]

Economics

3 d. ago Opinion: Responding to Trump’s tariffs starts with defending every job — and then building an economy he can’t threaten

Opinion: B.C. workers can do the processing and manufacturing work we have left to others, especially the U.S.

Economics

3 d. ago B.C. throne speech: Lots of repetitive words, little sign of immediate actions

Vaughn Palmer: The NDP's agenda was a mishmash of repeated priorities and a call to action in the face of challenges from the U.S.

Other

4 d. ago Trump tariff economic threats loom large over 2025 B.C. throne speech

Premier David Eby said the speech will describe how the government plans to defend British Columbians in uncertain economic times.

Economics

4 d. ago Nova Scotia to introduce budget today as potential trade war looms with U.S.

Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative government is presenting its post-election budget today amid economic uncertainty created by tariff threats the U.S.

Economics