EconomyU.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff campaign against Canada is affecting unexpected parts of the economy. Among those hit is B.C.-based Santa ornament carver Dave Francis.
EconomyU.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff campaign against Canada is affecting unexpected parts of the economy. Among those hit is B.C.-based Santa ornament carver Dave Francis.
EconomyCanada has announced C$27.6 billion in tariffs on a range of U.S. goods in response to President Donald Trump’s new 50% levies on Canadian exports. The federal government also announced C$7.5 billion in support on Tuesday to help cushion Canadian businesses and their employees from the latest U.S. tariffs.
EconomyCanada has imposed retaliatory tariffs on 700 U.S. imports, escalating the trade war between the two countries. A new estimate says the current tariffs will cost the typical American household $1,077 a year.
PoliticsAfter calling President Donald Trump a “loser” and “king of bankruptcies” and telling him to “kiss my ass,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford is appearing across U.S. news networks with a softer message. Ford told CNN that the dispute had become heated and personal the previous day, and agreed it was time to lower the temperature. He said he wants a good deal for Americans and Canadians.
PoliticsAmid the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade war rhetoric, President Donald Trump threatened Tuesday to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America.” It remains unclear whether he was serious or merely “trolling” on social media, prompting reactions from Canadians and Americans.
EconomyFinance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced that Canada would impose dollar-for-dollar tariffs in response to the 50 per cent duties levied by the United States. Power & Politics asks University of Calgary economics professor Trevor Tombe whether the retaliation will help or hurt Canadians.
PoliticsAs trade tensions with Canada escalate, Donald Trump has proposed renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America,” prompting reactions to the idea.
EconomyThe program examines the overlap between politics and global business. Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canada should respond to US tariffs “tariff for tariff and dollar for dollar,” while urging President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney to reach a fair deal. Senator Ted Cruz says tariff threats should open markets, reduce trade barriers and expand commerce, not keep tariffs high indefinitely.
PoliticsOpposition leaders from the Conservative Party, NDP and Bloc Québécois met Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday to discuss the government's response to the latest 50 per cent U.S. tariffs. NDP Leader Avi Lewis said he was struck by Carney's tone about the prospects of reaching a deal while Donald Trump is president.
PoliticsAs Canada announces retaliation against U.S. tariffs, President Donald Trump issues new threats toward Canada, including a proposal to rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America.’ The Power Panel debates how Canada should respond.
EconomyCanada will levy counter-tariffs of up to 50 percent on $27.6bn in US imports, including wood products, appliances and agricultural goods. The measures match US tariffs on nearly $20bn of Canadian exports and follow the collapse of trade talks, amid escalating rhetoric from President Donald Trump.
PoliticsManitoba Premier Wab Kinew praised Canada’s response to the U.S. trade war while answering questions at an announcement of a $2.4 million investment in transitional housing for women and children fleeing family violence. He said discussions with the prime minister had focused on preparing for this situation for more than two years, adding that Americans would eventually see how damaging the presidency is.
EconomyIndustry Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada is responding to U.S. tariffs with retaliatory duties on nearly $28 billion worth of American goods. She discusses federal measures aimed at protecting Canadians as the trade war escalates.
PoliticsFox News reports on the latest developments involving Dolly Parton’s death, the U.S.-Canada trade war and related issues.
PoliticsCanadians described President Trump’s threat to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America” as unnecessary and merely an attempt to attract attention.
PoliticsCanada imposed retaliatory tariffs of 15% to 50% on $20 billion worth of U.S. goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney said the United States had tried to impose terms that were “unfair” and “uneconomic,” while the Trump administration’s 50% tariffs on Canada took effect Saturday. Canada is seeking new global trading partners.
EconomyCanada will impose tariffs of 15% to 50% on more than 700 U.S. goods from September 8, officials announced, seeking to match recent U.S. duties dollar for dollar. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the American tariffs would have real consequences for Canadian workers, businesses and communities, and that Canada had to respond.
EconomyCanadian Minister for U.S.-Canada Trade Dominic LeBlanc says Ottawa is not seeking to escalate the tariff war with the United States, but must take measures to protect Canada’s economy after announcing retaliatory tariffs.
EconomyU.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff offensive is weighing on Canada’s economy. Tyler Meredith, who led economic policy under former prime minister Justin Trudeau, says the current government is trying to keep people connected to work for as long as possible.
PoliticsOntario Premier Doug Ford said his war of words with President Donald Trump over tariffs became heated, but he had to “hit back.” Ford said Canada and the US need a fair trade deal, while no deal would be preferable to a bad one.
PoliticsBloomberg’s early edition of Balance of Power examines the latest moves by the Trump administration, including Canada’s tariff response. The program also covers Nvidia market developments and China’s actions.
EconomyCanada has unveiled its response to the 50% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Canada will levy counter-tariffs of up to 15%, 25% or 50% on $27.6 billion in U.S. imports beginning Sept. 8, after trade talks collapsed late Friday.
PoliticsBritish Columbia Premier David Eby is set to address the federal government’s new measures to protect Canadian workers and businesses as trade tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump escalate. Canada announced counter-tariffs on more than 700 American goods, worth C$27.6 billion—roughly matching the value of Canadian goods covered by Trump’s sweeping 50% tariffs.
EconomyTariffs, personal insults and failed negotiations are driving the two close allies further apart. The report examines who may suffer most, whether compromise remains possible and whether stronger economic ties with Europe could give Canada a way forward.