3 h. ago Trump claims the U.S. subsidizes Canada – experts say numbers don’t add up

Newly-elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the White House on Tuesday in search of common ground during an ongoing trade war that has shattered decades of trust between the his country and the U.S. Although the conversation was civil, President Donald Trump repeated erroneous rhetoric about how the U.S. provides Canada with billions of […]

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4 h. ago Powell Gets Support From Bank of Canada’s Macklem Amid Trump Attacks

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem offered support to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from US President Donald Trump’s attacks, as the Canadian policymaker called the independence of central banks “sacrosanct.”

Events

4 h. ago Auto Parts Maker Linamar Emerges as Surprise Winner From Trump’s Tariffs

Canadian auto parts maker Linamar Corp., once thought to be a casualty of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on cars and metals, says it’s now a possible beneficiary of the trade war.

Economics

5 h. ago What Canada could learn from Trump’s new trade deal with U.K.

Experts say U.S. President Donald Trump's preliminary trade agreement with the United Kingdom could offer hints about how his administration might negotiate with Canada.

Economics

5 h. ago What Trump’s agreement with the U.K. suggests about trade talks with Canada

WASHINGTON — Experts say U.S. President Donald Trump’s preliminary trade agreement with the United Kingdom could offer hints about how his administration might negotiate with Canada. The agreement announced today is not finalized and many details remain unclear, but it sent a signal to nations around the world rattled by Trump’s attempt to deploy tariffs […]

Economics

5 h. ago U.S. President Donald Trump offers congrats to new American pope

Donald Trump has given a thumbs-up to the new American pope. “Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope,” the U.S. president posted on his Truth Social app as the new pope was named on Thursday afternoon. “It is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope. What […]

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6 h. ago GOP Eyes Pharma Tax Hike, Nixing Drug Price Deal for Trump Bill

House Republicans are considering nixing a Medicaid drug pricing plan floated by President Donald Trump and fiercely opposed by the pharmaceutical industry as the party pushes to strike a massive tax and spending deal in the coming days.

Economics

7 h. ago Joe Biden blames Kamala Harris’ loss on sexism and racism, rejects age concerns

NEW YORK — Former president Joe Biden says he’s responsible for Donald Trump’s victory last fall, but he attributed Kamala Harris ‘ loss, at least in part, to sexism and racism. Biden, who left office in January, addressed the Democrats’ disastrous 2024 election, concerns about his age and Trump’s divisive leadership during a Thursday interview […]

Politics

7 h. ago «C'est un imbécile»: Trump insulte de nouveau le patron de la Fed après le statu quo sur les taux

Le président américain Donald Trump a insulté de nouveau jeudi le patron de la Réserve fédérale des États-Unis (Fed)

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8 h. ago US House Committees to Begin Debate on Trump Tax Cuts on Tuesday

The legislative push for President Donald Trump’s massive tax package will begin in earnest next week as key House committees consider the legislation despite lingering divisions among Republicans.

Economics

8 h. ago Bank of Canada says trade war ‘poses greatest threat to Canadian economy’

The Bank of Canada is warning the trade war brought on by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policy poses a significant threat to the economy, according to the latest report

Economics

9 h. ago EU publishes a U.S. product hit list and prepares for WTO action against Trump’s tariffs

BRUSSELS — The European Union published on Thursday a list of U.S. imports that it would target with retaliatory duties if no solution is found to end U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff war, which could include aircraft maker Boeing. At the same time, the EU’s executive branch, the European Commission, said that it would begin […]

Economics

11 h. ago U.S. and U.K. expected to announce trade deal that Trump says will cement their relationship

WASHINGTON — The United States and Britain are expected to announce a trade deal on Thursday that will lower the burden of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, delivering a political victory for U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer that Trump can also use to validate his turbulent approach to the international economy. Trump posted on his […]

Economics

11 h. ago Trump taps wellness influencer and doctor Casey Means for surgeon general

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is tapping Dr. Casey Means, a physician-turned-wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as his nominee for surgeon general after withdrawing his initial pick for the influential health post. Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that Means has “impeccable ‘MAHA’ […]

Science

12 h. ago From Oval Office blowout to landmark minerals deal, how Ukraine’s diplomacy unfolded

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Last fall, weeks before Donald Trump was elected U.S. president, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy floated a pitch that proposed, among other things, an economic deal that would allow Washington access to Ukraine’s largely untapped minerals and deepen strategic ties. Under pressure from Western allies and amid global war fatigue, Zelenskyy saw that […]

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14 h. ago Stocks Rise as Trump Says He’ll Unveil Trade Deal: Markets Wrap

US stock futures rallied and the dollar strengthened as President Donald Trump hinted a “major” trade deal was imminent, boosting optimism that the US was making headway in tariff negotiations.

Economics

17 h. ago Trump Aid Cut Threatens Africa’s Growth, AfDB Candidate Warns

US President Donald Trump’s plan to cut hundreds of millions of dollars of funding to the African Development Bank will hit growth on the continent, said Samuel Maimbo, a candidate to take over the leadership of the lender.

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18 h. ago Toyota Warns of Profit Drop as Tariff Chaos Threatens Carmakers

Toyota Motor Corp. is bracing itself for a bumpy year, with the Japanese carmaker warning of a slump in profit as global manufacturers scramble to shield themselves from US President Donald Trump’s tariff turmoil.

Economics

18 h. ago Toyota Sees $1.3 Billion Profit Hit in Two Months on US Tariffs

Toyota Motor Corp. said US President Donald Trump’s tariffs will result in a ¥180 billion ($1.3 billion) hit to operating income in just two months, with the Japanese carmaker joining a growing list of companies scrambling to shield themselves from trade turmoil.

Economics

25 h. ago Trump Taps Means as Surgeon General After Pulling First Pick

President Donald Trump is tapping Casey Means to be the next US surgeon general after his prior nominee was withdrawn shortly before her confirmation hearing.

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