4 h. ago UBS Wealth Warns of Damage Tariffs Will Do to Energy Transition

The energy transition looks set to suffer a meaningful blow amid the continued decoupling of trade ties between the world’s two largest economies, according to analysts at UBS Group AG’s global wealth management arm.

Economics

5 h. ago What is B.C.'s energy future? Liberals, Conservatives 'offer two different visions'

As U.S. President Donald Trump sows economic uncertainty with tariffs, the issue of how Canada develops its energy sector is particularly relevant in this Canadian election

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11 h. ago Mideast stock markets tumble as US tariffs and low oil prices squeeze energy

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Middle East stock markets tumbled Monday as they struggled with the dual hit of the United States’ new tariff policy and a sharp decline in oil prices, squeezing energy-producing nations that rely on those sales to power their economies and government spending. Benchmark Brent crude is down by nearly […]

Economics

2 d. ago Canadian energy stocks dragged down by steep drop in global crude oil prices

If crude price drop ends up being sustained, oilpatch may throttle back spending plans, expert says

Economics

4 d. ago Canada’s oilpatch executives replace tariff anxiety with fear of slowdown in energy demand

Crude prices plunge Thursday amid mounting concern about a broader slowdown in consumption

Economics

1 week ago Noted economist honoured by Trump warns that 25% tariffs risk ’irreparable damage’ to U.S. automakers

WASHINGTON — Noted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis that President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on auto imports could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle and says the proposed taxes could weaken the ability of U.S. automakers to compete with their foreign counterparts. In the 21-page analysis obtained by The Associated […]

Economics

2 w. ago Opinion: Alberta caught in a dark place between Trump and Carney

Alberta finds itself in a dark place between unjustified and pernicious threats of tariffs on energy trade with the U.S., and potential equally retaliatory actions from Prime Minister Mark Carney that will reduce (or eliminate) Alberta hydrocarbon production. Canada is progressing toward an extremist national climate goal of net zero, regardless of economic consequences. Alberta […]

Transport

2 w. ago What the $660 Million Greenpeace Verdict Means for US Activism

A North Dakota jury this week found Greenpeace liable for defamation, conspiracy and other claims over its participation in the Dakota Access pipeline protests that lasted from 2016 to 2017, awarding developer Energy Transfer LP $660 million in damages. Legal experts warn the decision could significantly deter other environmental groups from protesting oil and gas companies and their infrastructure around the US.

Economics

2 w. ago MEJIA and ALIAKBARI: Next federal government should discard harmful energy policies — tariffs notwithstanding

Selling our energy at discounted prices to the U.S. has cost Canadians tens of billions of dollars in lost revenues.

Politics

2 w. ago UBS client says his wife moved in with their wealth adviser. It got messy

(Bloomberg) — When Richard Kallman’s 26-year marriage failed, he arrived at a meeting to hash out the separation, expecting to see his wife and her lawyer. But instead, the couple’s new wealth manager from UBS Group AG showed up and demanded Kallman fork over $9 million. Almost two years later, that allegation is among several […]

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2 w. ago Europe to Toughen Protection for Steel Sector Amid Defense Push

The European Union will step up protection of its steel industry, as it tries to shield a sector that’s crucial for defense from tariffs, cheap imports and high energy prices.

Economics

3 w. ago Ontario surcharge on energy sent to U.S. still suspended after ‘productive’ meeting

Premier Doug Ford's team confirmed Thursday afternoon the short-lived energy surcharge would not be reintroduced after a sitdown with United States Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick.

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3 w. ago Varcoe: Danielle Smith wants Canada to play 'long game' on U.S. tariffs, touts energy co

"We therefore need to avoid escalation, play the long game and focus on getting to a mutually beneficial trade resolution with our American neighbours"

Economics

3 w. ago Threat to tariff or cutoff U.S. energy stays on the table as Ford heads to Washington

Doug Ford is set to fly in and out of the U.S. capital on Thursday for a meeting with President Donald Trump's commerce secretary which could calm or reignite trade tensions.

Economics

3 w. ago US Tariffs Prompt Criticism at Houston Energy Industry Gathering

The imminent impact of US trade tariffs elicited concern from company executives and sharp words from Canadian government officials at a major energy industry conference Tuesday.

Economics

3 w. ago Manitoba premier hints U.S. firms could be excluded from energy infrastructure work

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says the province’s Crown-owned energy corporation could use its purchasing power to fight back against tariffs imposed by the United States. Kinew says Manitoba Hydro is expected to spend roughly $35 billion over the next two decades on goods required for maintenance and upgrades. He says countries that may […]

Economics

last month Varcoe: 'At the whim of one customer': Trump tariffs a 'wake

How can Canada best “look after itself” in an era of Trump’s tariffs? As polls show more Canadians support building export infrastructure, provincial and business leaders are calling for new pipelines and LNG projects to move ahead. It will take time — and plenty of capital. But it doesn’t mean action can’t be taken. “It’s […]

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