11 h. ago Trump threatens ‘massive’ tariffs on ‘very hostile’ China, no longer wants to meet with Xi

Trump accused China of trying to 'hold the World “captive”' after it announced export limits on rare earth minerals and 'virtually anything else they can think of'

Economics

11 h. ago Trump threatens additional 100% tariffs as ‘very hostile’ China announces export restrictions

But Trump said he could retreat from his massive tariff escalation if the Chinese backed down from threatened restrictions on rare earth metals

Economics

15 h. ago Trump says no reason to meet Xi, threatens ‘massive’ China tariffs

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he no longer feels the need for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this month, slamming Beijing for hostile trade practices and threatening “massive” tariffs. In a lengthy and unexpected Truth Social post, Trump railed against China imposing export controls on rare earth minerals — a […]

Economics

15 h. ago U.S. stocks drop toward worst day since April after Trump threatens more tariffs on China

NEW YORK — A monthslong calm on Wall Street is shattering Friday, and U.S. stocks are falling after President Donald Trump threatened to crank tariffs much higher on China. The S&P 500 sank 2% and was heading toward its worst loss since April. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 598 points, or 1.3%, after earlier […]

Economics

16 h. ago U.S. government layoffs have begun, Trump’s budget director says

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to fire federal workers since the shutdown began and suggested they could fall most heavily on "Democrat agencies."

Politics

16 h. ago Trump threatens China with new tariffs, says no reason to meet Xi

Trump, due to meet Xi in about three weeks in South Korea, complained on social media about what he called China's plans to hold the global economy hostage.

Economics

4 d. ago Lightning’s Sabourin suspended for 4 games, Moser for 2 after preseason chaos

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The NHL has suspended Tampa Bay forward Scott Sabourin four games and defenseman J.J. Moser for two games for their actions in the Lightning’s preseason finale against the Florida Panthers on Saturday night. Additionally, the Lightning organization was fined $100,000 and Lightning coach Jon Cooper was fined $25,000, the NHL said […]

Other

4 d. ago Auto sector tempering expectations of Carney’s meeting with Trump

OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepared to enter the belly of the beast with his Oval Office meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, those representing Canadian industries threatened by Trump’s tariffs were bracing themselves. The Canadian auto industry, one of those suffering the most from steep U.S. tariffs, tempered expectations of […]

Transport

4 d. ago Illinois, Chicago sue to stop Trump from sending National Guard troops to the city

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois and Chicago filed a lawsuit Monday aiming to stop President Donald Trump’s administration from sending hundreds of National Guard troops to Chicago. Trump moved to deploy the National Guard in another city on Saturday by authorizing 300 troops to protect federal officers and assets in Chicago. Trump has long threatened to […]

Society

6 d. ago ‘EATING MACHINE’: Americans, Canadians unite in battling invasive carp

DUNNVILLE, Ont. — Finally, something to unite President Donald Trump, his Democratic opponents and the Canadians he’s threatening to annex: a ferociously hungry carp. Invasive carp, sometimes called Asian carp, were introduced in the United States in the 1970s. And they’ve never stopped spreading — and eating everything in their path — since. “They’re eating […]

Transport

7 d. ago Detroit carmakers feud over Trump’s threatened truck tariffs

(Bloomberg) — U.S. carmakers have mounted a furious, last-minute lobbying blitz over the Trump administration’s potential tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks, in a fight pitting Detroit’s legacy automakers against each other. Stellantis NV has lobbied the administration in recent days to waive or soften a possible 25% tariff that could otherwise hit medium-duty Ram […]

Transport

8 d. ago Fanatics Collectibles and Kayou Join Forces to Bring NBA Trading Cards to China

NBA Match Attax 2025 to launch on Oct. 3 at retail locations across China Fanatics Collectibles kicks off licensed basketball with presence at NBA China Games SHANGHAI — Fanatics Collectibles, via Topps, and Kayou have announced today a partnership to provide NBA trading cards to China through NBA Match Attax 2025. The deal represents a […]

Sport

8 d. ago Trump ally threatens immigration sweep at Bad Bunny Super Bowl show

New York (AFP) — US authorities could conduct immigration sweeps at next year’s Super Bowl, a Trump administration official has warned, following the announcement that Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny will headline the halftime show. “There is nowhere that you can provide safe haven to people who are in this country illegally, not the Super […]

Other

1 week ago Trump threatens mass firings as federal shutdown deadline nears

Lawmakers appeared no closer to a deal Monday after a meeting at the White House only served to underscore deep divide

Events

1 week ago Support for Algoma Steel a start but Steelworkers want guarantees and transparency

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Steelworkers union (USW) is responding to today’s announcement that the federal government will provide a $400 million loan through the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan facility and the Ontario government’s additional $100 million in financial support to Algoma Steel. While the union welcomes the […]

Society

1 week ago Trump threatens 100% tariff on movies made outside of the U.S.

In a separate post, Trump said he would be 'imposing substantial tariffs on any country that does not make its furniture in the U.S.'

Economics

1 week ago NYC mayor’s race jolted by Adams exit as Trump threatens funding

New York Mayor Eric Adams shook up the hotly contested battle to run the largest U.S. city, bowing out of his struggling reelection campaign and giving fresh impetus to former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Adams quit on Sunday amid faltering poll numbers and a struggle to raise money. His exit was long-speculated by some and sought […]

Other

2 w. ago More questions than answers after Trump announces TikTok deal with China

‘This deal is still very confusing in terms of what is exactly going on,’ says a University of Florida media professor

Technology

2 w. ago China sanctions 6 U.S. companies as trade frictions continue

BEIJING (AP) — China announced sanctions on six U.S. companies on Thursday as frictions continue to escalate in the countries’ trade relations despite a highly anticipated meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Three U.S. companies have been added to China’s “unreliable entity list,” effectively banning them from trade with China, […]

Economics

3 w. ago Trump suggests pulling licenses if broadcasters give him ‘bad publicity’

Trump told reporters that the Federal Communications Commission may take away other networks' licences because many of the hosts with shows on those networks are 'against me.'

Transport