1 hour ago Trade war injects note of uncertainty into CN Rail outlook, as profits inch up

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. saw profits rise five per cent in its latest quarter as the country’s biggest railway operator worked through a trade war set off by U.S. President Donald Trump. Despite the tariff turmoil, the company stood by its financial forecast for the year even as other companies have lowered their […]

Economics

4 h. ago Canadians searching how to move to the U.S. after federal election results

Some Canadians are expressing dissatisfaction with the federal election results, saying they want to move to the United States.Monday night saw Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party live to see another term in Ottawa.The final election results are Liberals with 169 seats in the House of Commons, Conservatives with 144 seats, Bloc Québécois with 22 seats, NDP with seven seats, and the Green Party with one seat.Carney will continue to lead a minority government amid a trade war with the U.S. and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis in Canada.Some Canadians who are unhappy with the election results are taking to social media, threatening to move to the U.S."Thank you, Canada, for ruining every young 20-year-old's dreams. So, who's running to the states with me?" said one TikTok.The video has close to two million views and thousands of comments in agreement with the sentiment."I just don't understand how...

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4 h. ago How fast could Carney rework Canada’s supply chains amid trade war?

The U.S. trade war has forced Canada to rethink how it trades goods and services within the country as well as internationally, which comes with significant challenges.

Economics

6 h. ago CPABC: Incentivizing growth in B.C. a top priority as trade war kicks off

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) released BC Check-Up: Invest, an annual report on investment trends across the province. The report highlights some of the challenges facing B.C.’s economy amidst an on-going trade war with the United States. “’The B.C. economy experienced slower growth […]

Economics

6 h. ago ‘Save Santa’s supply chain’: Spin Master to reduce China production due to tariffs

TORONTO — Canadian toy manufacturer Spin Master Corp. is pleading to “save Santa’s supply chain” in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The company announced Wednesday it was withdrawing its guidance for the remainder of the year due to “meaningful uncertainty” caused by Trump’s global trade war. It said that tariffs on countries […]

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8 h. ago Trade war with United States ‘sours’ Canadian homebuyers’ sentiment

Real estate market now in balance across Canada, though Edmonton remains in a seller's market, says RBC Economics report.

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14 h. ago Business owner says Canadians turned off by American stereo equipment due to trade war

A Nova Scotia small business owner says tensions with the United States are causing him more major headaches because his customers are refusing to buy American products.

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14 h. ago UK Manufacturing Shrinks as Exports Dry Up Amid Tariffs Shock

UK factories were hit by the biggest plunge in overseas orders in five years as a global trade war outbreak sapped demand from the US, Europe and China, according to a closely watched survey.

Economics

18 h. ago Asian shares rise in subdued holiday trading, as US futures jump

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares advanced Thursday, with many markets in the region closed for Labor Day holidays, after U.S. stocks stormed back from steep early losses to a seventh straight day of gains. Uncertainty about what President Donald Trump’s trade war will do to the U.S. economy remains a key focus for investors. Japan’s […]

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19 h. ago BOJ Sees Delay in Achieving Its Price Goal While Standing Pat

The Bank of Japan left its benchmark rate unchanged while pushing back the timing for when it expects to reach its inflation target amid intensified uncertainties due to the global trade war.

Economics

22 h. ago Trade War Leads Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway to Lower 2025 Guidance

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. cut its financial outlook for this year due to the uncertainty caused by the US administration’s tariff and trade policy.

Economics

23 h. ago Oil Holds April’s Slump as Saudis Signal Increased OPEC+ Supply

Oil was little changed after posting its biggest monthly decline since 2021, as signs that the Saudi-led OPEC+ alliance may be entering a prolonged period of higher production added to concerns the global trade war will squash demand.

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30 h. ago Loblaw still adding Canadian products but CEO says ‘Buy Canadian’ trend may not last

Loblaw Cos. Ltd. says it’s still working to stock its grocery store shelves with more Canadian products as shoppers look for local alternatives during the Canada-U.S. trade war, but the company’s chief executive admits the shift may not last. “We recognize that Canadians care deeply about the region of the product they purchase and we […]

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32 h. ago Apollo’s Zito Warns Trade War Risks Eroding US Dominance in Capital Markets

The US is risking potential erosion of its longtime dominance in capital markets amid President Donald Trump’s global trade war, warned John Zito, co-president of Apollo Global Management Inc.’s asset-management arm.

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46 h. ago Oil Set for Historic April Selloff as Trade War Darkens Outlook

Oil headed for the worst April performance on record on signs that the US-led trade war is hurting economic growth and energy demand, and as an industry group flagged a rise in crude stockpiles.

Economics

50 h. ago Will five teams in the NHL playoffs (and a surge of patriotism) mean ka

Will heightened patriotism born of the U.S. trade war encourage fans to come out and spend? Or will financial uncertainty keep them at home?

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51 h. ago Carney’s Plan for Managing Trump: Keep Calm and Find New Friends

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney won election Monday by promising to manage a mercurial US president bent on waging a global trade war.

Transport

52 h. ago Blanchet criticized by Parti Québécois as he promises to work with other leaders

Blanchet told reporters in Montreal that voters want stability in Parliament in order to address the ongoing trade war with the United States. 

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53 h. ago JetBlue Pulls Outlook, Sees Travel Demand Slowdown Worsening

JetBlue Airways Corp. withdrew its full-year financial outlook and said a slowdown in demand for air travel is poised to worsen as President Donald Trump’s trade war erodes consumer confidence.

Transport

54 h. ago What Canada’s election results mean for Canadians, Trump and U.S. tariffs

Canada’s Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, is projected to win a federal election that played out against a tumultuous backdrop of President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats. It was not immediately clear whether the Liberals would lead a minority or majority government as votes continued to be counted early Tuesday. Either way, […]

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