41 h. ago London burger chain cites Trump tariffs in plan to open U.S. facilities

A London-based vegan fast-food restaurant has raised $2 million to be used, in part, to open manufacturing facilities south of the border

Economics

6 d. ago London jobless rate: A bit of optimism amid Donald Trump's tariff gloom

The London region’s jobless rate improved significantly last month, dropping nearly a half-percentage point to 6.6 per cent – a sliver of economic optimism amid fears Donald Trump’s tariff threats could soon exact a heavy toll. The jobless rate for the London region, which includes St. Thomas, Strathroy and parts of Elgin and Middlesex counties, […]

Economics

9 d. ago Trump tariffs: London region auto sector braces for bad news

It's a matter of how bad the news will be for the London region auto sector because of U.S. tariffs, not whether it will be bad, many say

Economics

9 d. ago Trump tariffs: London leaders speak out; watch Justin Trudeau remarks

As residents across Southwestern Ontario and all of Canada woke up Tuesday to a Canada-U.S. trade war sparked by President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs, LFP reporter Jonathan Juha spoke with several local leaders and experts about what it may mean for the local economy. “I think we’re going to see real problems in the manufacturing […]

Politics

9 d. ago London leaders on looming toll of Trump tariffs: 'A very hard time'

As residents across Southwestern Ontario and all of Canada woke up Tuesday to a Canada-U.S. trade war sparked by President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs, LFP reporter Jonathan Juha spoke with several local leaders and experts about what it may mean for the local economy. “I think we’re going to see real problems in the manufacturing […]

Politics

3 w. 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