12 h. ago Business leaders lament latest U.S. tariff threat as experts play down risks

TORONTO — The latest tariff threat from U.S. President Donald Trump is drawing condemnation from business leaders, though more because of the added uncertainty than the potential direct impact that experts played down. Trump threatened to impose a 35 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods On Aug. 1 in a letter released late Thursday, […]

Economics

16 h. ago S&P Retreats From Record as Tariff Fears Return to Haunt Traders

US equities tumbled at the open on Friday, as President Donald Trump escalated his trade fight, threatening a 35% tariff on some Canadian goods and floating the possibility of increasing levies on most other countries.

Economics

17 h. ago As Trump threatens Canada with 35% tariff, Carney says he’ll defend workers

Prime Minister Mark Carney responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of a 35 per cent tariff, saying he'll continue to defend workers.

Society

23 h. ago Markets Embolden Trump on Tariffs, Stoking Fear He’ll Go Too Far

President Donald Trump threatened to double the baseline universal tariff to 20%, citing record stock gains to dispel fears that such a move would hammer the global economy. Even as financial markets barely budged on the news, concerns are growing that a reckoning is coming.

Economics

23 h. ago Markets Embolden Trump on Tariffs, Stoking Fear of Overreach

President Donald Trump threatened to double the baseline universal tariff to 20%, citing record stock gains to dispel fears that such a move would hammer the global economy. Financial markets edged lower on the news as concerns grow that a reckoning is coming.

Economics

28 h. ago Trump threatens new 35% tariff on Canadian goods, effective Aug. 1

In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday, President Donald Trump said the U.S. would impose a 35 per cent tariff on imports from Canada next month.

Economics

28 h. ago Trump Threatens 35% Canada Tariff, Floats Higher Global Rate

President Donald Trump will levy a 35% tariff on some goods coming into the US from Canada, in a blow to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s bid to avoid punishing levies on goods sold to the US. The tariff level would take effect from Aug. 1.

Economics

51 h. ago Canadian pharmaceutical industry alarmed after Trump threatens 200% tariff on drug imports

Canadian exports less than 5% of all generic medicines sold in the U.S., but Canada 'could get caught in the crossfire if there are broad-based tariffs'

Economics

1 week ago Trump Threatens Japan Tariff, Hassett Says Deals After July 4

President Donald Trump threatened to impose a fresh tariff level on Japan, while his top economic adviser said the White House aims to finalize deals with partners after the July 4 holiday.

Economics