71 m. ago China warns it will fight trade war ‘until the end,’ as Trump sows confusion over tariffs

Trump's slew of comments Monday offered little clarity about what he wants from trading partners in exchange for lowering tariffs — or whether he’s willing to do that at all

Economics

2 h. ago Trump tariffs add disruption, volatility to wobbly RV market

Southwestern Ontario RV dealerships are bracing for the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war on the industry.

Economics

3 h. ago Albertans frustrated with stock market losses: ‘It’s a manufactured situation’

It's almost a universal feeling — the anxiety and despair you might experience while looking at your investments right now.

Economics

4 h. ago BAD MEDICINE: Trump’s tariffs wipe out $7 trillion as he watches golf

WATCH as Postmedia political columnist Lorne Gunter says Donald Trump’s tariff have now wiped out $7 trillion and has the stock market in a continual free fall with people, small businesses and large corporations losing everything. And while the world’s economy burns, Trump fiddles about watching the LIV Golf tournament at the Trump National Doral G.C. over […]

Economics

4 h. ago B.C. forestry communities face a bleak 2025 as Trump ups tariffs

Premier David Eby used a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to seek federal action on U.S. tariffs

Economics

6 h. ago ‘A mistake’ and ‘masochistic’: Major investors, CEOs and economists lash out at Trump tariffs

Major figures in the investing world are questioning the wisdom of the tariffs

Politics

7 h. ago Ted Cruz Urges Trump to Listen to ‘Angel’ Elon Musk on Trade

Senator Ted Cruz extended his critique of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and said there are “angels and demons” vying for influence as the White House plans to impose the steepest US trade duties in more than a century.

Economics

9 h. ago Trump’s Trade War Is Driving US Into Recession, Canada’s Carney Says

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Donald Trump’s tariff policy is an act of economic self-sabotage that’s pushing the US into a downturn.

Economics

9 h. ago India’s Tariffs on US Goods Not ‘Humongous’, Says Trade Minister

India’s actual tariffs on imports from the US were not high, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday, as the South Asian nation sought to shake off the ‘tariff king’ label put on it by US President Donald Trump.

Economics

9 h. ago Wall Street could be headed for a bear market. Here’s what that means

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street could soon be in the claws of another bear market as the Trump administration’s tariff blitz fuels fears that the added taxes on imported goods from around the world will sink the global economy. The last bear market happened in 2022, but this decline feels more like the sudden, […]

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10 h. ago Trump menace de monter à 104% les tarifs de la Chine si elle ne retire pas sa riposte

Le président américain dit avoir fermé les négociations avec Pékin, mais pas avec les autres pays touchés.

Economics

10 h. ago Jeep Maker Stellantis Offers to Help Suppliers Pay Tariff Costs

Jeep owner Stellantis NV is willing to help its suppliers pay tariff costs to withstand the initial shock of US President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Economics

11 h. ago U.S. hits Canada lumber with 34% duties even before Trump tariffs

(Bloomberg) — The U.S. is poised to more than double duties on Canadian softwood lumber to 34.45%, putting more pressure on US materials costs even before President Donald Trump places any new tariffs on the sector. The U.S. currently levies countervailing and anti-dumping duties totaling 14.4%, a level that was set last year. Those are […]

Economics

11 h. ago Toronto rock legend Neil Young attends U.S. protest with 'hands off Canada' sign

Canadian celebrities residing in the United States are starting to speak up in support of their home country, with rock and roll legend Neil Young the latest homegrown talent standing up to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and annexation threats.The 79-year-old rocker — one of the few artists to hold the distinction of being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice — was spotted at a protest in the Los Angeles suburb of Thousand Oaks, California.Young was one of thousands to take part in the protest on Saturday, which was one of several organized demonstrations held as part of the Hands Off! National Day of Action.Over 2,000 attended Saturday's demonstration in Thousand Oaks, far exceeding the 1,300 protestors expected by organizers.Among the throngs who attended, the Canadian music icon blended in with the pack with the help of a "Hands Off Canada" sign.While Young has an estimated net worth in the vicinity of $200 million, the Rockin' in the Free World s...

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11 h. ago Trump’s trade war darkens outlook as 1 in 3 Canadian firms plan for recession

A Bank of Canada survey said 32 per cent of Canadian businesses were planning ahead with the assumption that a recession will occur in Canada over the next year.

Economics

11 h. ago Trump threatens new 50% tariff on China on top of ‘reciprocal’ duties

Trump's response is in reaction to China retaliating to the U.S. "reciprocal" tariffs with a 34 per cent duty of its own on American imports.

Economics

12 h. ago Donald Trump menace la Chine de tarifs additionnels de 50% si les contre

Le président américain Donald Trump a menacé la Chine d’imposer des droits de douane supplémentaires de 50%

Economics

12 h. ago Ontario defers tax collection for businesses amid Trump tariff fallout

With the ongoing economic uncertainty created by Donald Trump’s tariffs, the Ontario government says it is deferring a number of taxes for businesses.

Economics

13 h. ago Carney jokes that it’s a ‘bad idea’ to send ‘Danielle’ to persuade Americans

'And we’re going to send Danielle next, well, maybe we won’t. We won’t send Danielle. That’s a bad idea. Strike that'

Transport

13 h. ago Trump and Netanyahu will meet on tariffs, the war in Gaza and more

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, becoming the first foreign leader to visit Trump since he unleashed tariffs on countries around the world. Whether Netanyahu’s visit succeeds in bringing down or eliminating Israel’s tariffs remains to be seen, but how it plays out could set the stage […]

Economics