3 d. ago With Trump’s zigzag actions on trade, March came in like a lion and won’t be going out like a lamb

WASHINGTON (AP) — A gobsmacked planet is wondering what’s next from President Donald Trump on the tariff spree he’s set in zigzag motion. In recent weeks, Trump has announced punishing tariffs against allies and adversaries alike, selectively paused and imposed them, doubled and then halved some, and warned late in the week that he’ll tax […]

Economics

6 d. ago French publishers and authors sue Meta over copyright works used in AI training

French publishers and authors said Wednesday they’re taking Meta to court, accusing the social media company of using their works without permission to train its artificial intelligence model. Three trade groups said they were launching legal action against Meta in a Paris court over what they said was the company’s “massive use of copyrighted works […]

Transport

6 d. ago EU retaliates against Trump’s trade moves and hits beef, whiskey, motorcycles with targeted tariffs

BRUSSELS — The European Union on Wednesday announced retaliatory trade action with new duties on U.S. industrial and farm products, responding within hours to the Trump administration’s increase in tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%. The world’s biggest trading bloc was expecting the U.S. tariffs and prepared in advance, but the measures […]

Economics

6 d. ago EU retaliates with new tariffs on U.S. industrial and farm products

The European Union announced retaliatory trade action with new duties on U.S. industrial and farm products, responding to an increase in tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports.

Economics

6 d. ago The EU says its countermeasures to Trump’s tariffs will go into effect from April 1

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Wednesday announced retaliatory trade action with a series of duties on U.S. industrial and agricultural products that will go into effect from April 1, responding to the Trump administration increase in tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%, The world’s biggest trading bloc was expecting the […]

Economics

7 d. ago Singapore Warns of Tariff Cascade as Worried Asia Watches Trump

Singapore’s top trade official warned that a barrage of actions from the US and other countries risks undermining global economic growth, in some of the strongest public comments underscoring concerns in the trade-reliant nation.

Economics

7 d. ago Singapore Warns of Tariff Cascade as Worried Asia Eyes Trump

Singapore’s top trade official warned that a barrage of actions from the US and other countries risks undermining global economic growth, in some of the strongest public comments underscoring concerns in the trade-reliant nation.

Economics

8 d. ago Saskatchewan farmers demand action in response to looming trade wars

Saskatchewan farmers are demanding action by the provincial and federal governments to deal with the looming trade war with both the United States and China.

Economics

1 week ago USMCA architects say Trump’s tariffs ’blows a complete hole’ in continental trade agreement

WASHINGTON — The Canadian and Mexican architects of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement say Donald Trump’s trade war has crossed a line that essentially wipes out the continental trade pact, as experts suggest the president’s actions are meant to rattle America’s closest neighbours ahead of a mandatory review. Canada’s chief negotiator, Steve Verheul, and Mexico’s chief negotiator, […]

Economics

2 w. ago Varcoe: 'The damage is done': Flow of Canadian oil to U.S. continues, even as relationship fractures

Although the integrated North American energy system has just been dealt a blow by the U.S. trade action, it still matters

Events

2 w. ago MEDIA ADVISORY: Trade wars: Advocates demand urgent action to protect workers and stabilize the economy against the impact of tariffs

TORONTO, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The imposition of tariffs will create a widespread recession in Canada. Workers and communities need all levels of government to work together to deliver a comprehensive strategy to stabilize the economy as it responds to the changed trade environment. Central to this strategy must be providing workers and […]

Economics