48 h. ago Carney to meet Trump again at the White House to jumpstart trade talks

It will be 'a working visit,' according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, focusing on security and trade

Economics

9 d. ago U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra on trade, tariffs and talks between the two countries

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra sat down Thursday with Calgary Herald business columnist Chris Varcoe on the sidelines of the Global Business Forum to talk about trade, tariffs and the state of relations between the two countries. The following is a transcript of their conversation, edited for clarity and length. Q: You’re here in […]

Economics

1 week ago Trump, Orban Talk Energy as US Bears Down on Russian Oil Buyers

Donald Trump and Viktor Orban held a phone conversation a day after the US president said he would press the Hungarian premier to stop purchasing Russian oil.

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1 week ago India Trade Minister Seeks More US Energy as Trade Talks Resume

India wants to increase purchase of oil and gas from the US, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said, amid efforts to persuade Washington to lower tariff on country’s exports and secure a trade deal.

Politics

1 week ago Barry Appleton: Canada’s ‘hopium’ U.S. trade strategy all talk, no troops

We're bringing consultations to a trade war. The Americans are bringing an army of experts. We're going to get smoked

Economics

2 w. ago US Seeks to Include India’s Russian Oil Purchases in Trade Talks

The US has sought to bring India’s oil purchases from Russia into negotiations on a trade deal, people familiar with the matter said, even as the South Asian nation’s refiners ramp up those imports to meet rising domestic demand.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump, Modi Speak in Bid to Ease Clash Over Tariffs, Russian Oil

US President Donald Trump said he spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a move that offers to ease tensions between the two major economies amid a fight over tariffs and New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil.

Economics

2 w. ago U.S. says a deal has been reached on TikTok, but details are sparse

A framework deal has been reached for the ownership of popular social video platform TikTok, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after weekend trade talks between the U.S. and China in Spain.  Bessent said in a press conference after the latest round of trade talks between the worlds top two economies concluded in Madrid that […]

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2 w. ago Dollar Steady as Traders Turn Focus to Fed Meeting: Markets Wrap

The dollar was steady in early Asian trading as US-China trade talks entered a second day, with investors focused on this week’s Federal Reserve policy decision.

Economics

3 w. ago Bessent will meet Chinese officials in Spain for trade and TikTok talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will travel to Madrid this weekend for negotiations with his Chinese counterparts over tariffs and national security issues related to the ownership of social media platform TikTok. Bessent is slated to meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Madrid to discuss national security and economic issues, a […]

Economics

3 w. ago Mexico Plans 50% Tariff on Chinese Cars Before US, Canada Talks

Mexico plans to impose tariffs of as much as 50% on cars and other products made by China and several Asian exporters, aligning the country more closely with US protectionism as President Claudia Sheinbaum prepares for talks over North America’s free-trade deal.

Economics

3 w. ago U.S., European officials meet to discuss new sanctions on Russia

WASHINGTON — U.S. and European officials met at the U.S. Treasury Department on Monday evening to discuss various forms of economic pressure to exert on Russia, including new sanctions and tariffs on Russian oil purchases, a person familiar with the meeting told The Associated Press. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to […]

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