2 h. ago Stuart Culbertson: Canada, it's time for a serious dose of internal trade medicine

Opinion: The potential shock to Canada's economy posed by Trump’s proposed tariffs warrants at least an equivalent shock to our system of internal trade barriers.

Economics

2 h. ago Gold Heads for Weekly Loss as Trump Tariff Threats Boost Dollar

Gold was on track for its first weekly loss this year as investors booked profits from a record-breaking rally amid increasing concern over President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda, which has strengthened the US dollar.

Economics

3 h. ago Bell: Danielle Smith pitches a budget hoping to calm Albertans down

The Alberta budget tries to reassure Albertans the sky is not falling as Trump tariffs loom

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3 h. ago Bell: A tax cut, a doling out the dough budget — Smith will survive

The Alberta budget tries to reassure Albertans the sky is not falling as Trump tariffs loom

Economics

5 h. ago Mexico Extradites Dozens of Drug Traffickers After Trump Tariff Threat

Mexico extradited 29 people accused of drug trafficking and other crimes to face charges in the US as it tries to meet President Donald Trump’s conditions to avoid tariffs.

Economics

5 h. ago Alberta Budget 2025: Housing market still a ‘bright spot,’ but looming Trump tariffs will significantly impact province

There’s just no escaping tariff talk in Alberta’s 2025 budget, but the government expects the province’s housing market to be a “bright spot” in the year ahead.  Finance Minister Nate Horner praised the work of Alberta homebuilders, saying they “performed better than every other jurisdiction,” which is helping improve Alberta’s housing supply.  “Alberta’s housing market […]

Economics

7 h. ago Trump tariffs: Ontario automakers could shutter plants within 1 week, analyst says

Ontario automotive assembly plants could shut down within a week of being hit with a U.S. tariff on their vehicles, some industry observers say. Car dealers in the U.S. have seen inventory on their lots steadily growing for more than a year. There are now about three million unsold vehicles, and a 25 per-cent-price increase […]

Economics

8 h. ago Public safety minister says Canada has answered U.S. demands on border security

WASHINGTON — Public Safety Minister David McGuinty said Thursday Canada has acted on U.S. concerns about border security and fentanyl trafficking — even as U.S. President Donald Trump insists economy-wide tariffs will go ahead next week as planned. “Any test that was put on this country, on Canada, in terms of showing progress and meeting […]

Politics

10 h. ago In Canada’s auto capital, uncertainty and hurt feelings amid Trump’s threats

WINDSOR, Canada – President Donald Trump’s threats to impose a growing list of tariffs on Canadian goods as well as his remarks about making Canada the 51st state are stirring alarm, mystification, fury and feelings of betrayal. Businesses in this border city on the Detroit River are struggling to navigate the mounting uncertainty. Few places […]

Economics

12 h. ago Trump says tariffs on Canada, Mexico still landing next week

Trump's comments on Truth Social today come after days of confusing statements from him and his officials.

Economics

12 h. ago Trump says tariffs on Canada, Mexico still set for next week

U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his claim that the March 4 tariffs were linked to the flow of fentanyl into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico.

Economics

14 h. ago Shoppers find grocery stores are mistakenly labelling U.S. products as made in Canada

Canadian customers are on high alert amid the threat of tariffs between Canada and the U.S.With U.S. President Donald Trump vowing to slap 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico on April 2, calls to support Canadian-made products grow stronger.Over 23,000 have signed a petition urging "Product of Canada" labels in grocery stores.While some companies like Empire Company Limited (owner of Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, FreshCo and Foodland) and Metro Inc. (owner of Ontario and Quebec grocers like Food Basics and Super C) have pledged to promote made-in-Canada goods, some Canadians are claiming stores are mislabelling products.Several grocery shoppers have shared photos on Reddit showing how some items are labelled as products of Canada on store signage, but upon a closer look, they're actually U.S. products."Heads up to anyone who shops at the Regent St. Sobeys in Fredericton. I just popped in cause I needed a refill on coffee and discovered a bunch of the Coffe...

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15 h. ago ‘BUY CANADA, BYE AMERICA’: Trump’s taunts spur fury in the north

(Bloomberg) — In Canadian grocery stores, US-grown produce is wilting on the shelves. Local executives are scouring wine lists over dinner to avoid ordering California pinot. And in Toronto, a 73-pound Great Pyrenees-Poodle mix named Izzy is no longer allowed to eat American dog food. As US President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs, made 51st […]

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17 h. ago EU pushes back against Trump tariff threats and his caustic comments that bloc is out to get the US

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive branch said Thursday that the 27-nation bloc wasn’t out to undermine the United States, as U.S. President Donald Trump put it, but instead was the world’s largest free market that has created an economic windfall for American companies working on and with the continent. The bloc also added […]

Economics

17 h. ago India Weighs Tariff Cuts on Cars, Chemicals as Trump Duties Loom

Indian officials are exploring ways to lower tariffs on a wide range of imports, including cars and chemicals, in a bid to evade US President Donald Trump’s threatened reciprocal levies, according to people familiar with the matter.

Economics

19 h. ago Confused by what Trump is saying about tariffs? You’re not alone. Here’s what we know

The ever-evolving set of threats has left Canadians, along with business and political leaders, confused

Economics

19 h. ago European Stocks Fall From Record as Trump Ramps Up Tariff Threat

European stocks fell from a record high, with declines led by automakers on renewed tariff uncertainty from the US.

Economics

25 h. ago Oil Holds Near Yearly Low With US Tariffs and Supplies in Focus

Oil steadied near the lowest close this year, with tariff threats from US President Donald Trump and supply issues in focus.

Economics

26 h. ago Trump says U.S. will delay tariffs on Canada for at least another month

U.S. President Donald Trump announced today that tariffs against Canada will be delayed until early April.The tariffs were originally going to go into effect in February. They were then delayed by 30 days and were to kick in next week. This is the third delay.During a cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump responded to a reporter's question about whether he would continue the pause on tariffs against Canada and Mexico.Trump confirmed that he was not going to stop the tariffs due to the U.S. having "lost millions of people due to fentanyl."However, he seemingly pushed back the start date of enacting the tariffs on Canada until the spring.Trump appears to suggest tariffs on Canada have been pushed back to April 2nd (not April 1st because he's superstitious).He also adds that fentanyl is apparently once again his top issue for talks with Canada. pic.twitter.com/IIFRCFmoSX— Courtney Theriault (@cspotweet) February 26, 2025"I have to tell you that, you know, on April 2 — I...

Economics

27 h. ago Gold Stays Steady After Tariff Confusion Supports Haven Demand

Gold held near a record after closing little changed in the previous session, as investors weighed President Donald Trump’s latest statements about his plans to enact tariff plans, including on the European Union.

Economics