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Canadian Chamber of Commerce says uncertainty and turmoil persist with tariff delay

Canadian Chamber of Commerce says uncertainty and turmoil persist with tariff delay

OTTAWA — The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says a decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to delay the implementation of tariffs on Canadian goods headed to the U.S. leaves businesses, workers, and families in the lurch.
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Insurer iA Financial buying used car warranty provider Global Warranty

Insurer iA Financial buying used car warranty provider Global Warranty

Insurance company iA Financial Corp. Inc. says it has acquired Global Warranty, a company that offers warranties for used cars and trucks in Canada. Financial terms of the deal agreement were not immediately available.
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Former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg returning to government in Norway as finance minister

Former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg returning to government in Norway as finance minister

OSLO, Norway (AP) — Former NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday that he is returning to government in his native Norway as finance minister.
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From Musk to mushrooms, Canadian buyers let money do the talking amid tariff turmoil

From Musk to mushrooms, Canadian buyers let money do the talking amid tariff turmoil

VANCOUVER — Finance worker Michael Atkinson is a fan of electric cars, but lately he found himself embarrassed to drive his Tesla Model 3 around Vancouver. Dismayed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his association with U.S.
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Trump is leveraging tariffs. Is he ready for potential fallout? Are consumers? Here's what to know

Trump is leveraging tariffs. Is he ready for potential fallout? Are consumers? Here's what to know

ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump has taken executive action to impose or threaten new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China .
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China imposes 15% tariffs on coal, LNG in response to Trump's tariffs

China imposes 15% tariffs on coal, LNG in response to Trump's tariffs

BEIJING (AP) — China's Ministry of Commerce announced Tuesday it was implementing counter tariffs against the U.S. on multiple products.
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Canada's forestry sector faces uncertainty with 25 per cent U.S. tariffs

Canada's forestry sector faces uncertainty with 25 per cent U.S. tariffs

VICTORIA — A wide shadow of uncertainty has been cast over Canada's forestry sector by U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose a 25-per-cent tariff on its lumber products, a measure now delayed by a month.
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B.C. puts its response to U.S. tariffs on hold after 30-day delay

B.C. puts its response to U.S. tariffs on hold after 30-day delay

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is pausing its response to threatened tariffs by the United States after a 30-day reprieve was negotiated, but Premier David Eby says they'll keep planning to shift the provincial trade relationship away from America.
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Toronto mayor orders plan to respond to U.S. tariffs, review procurement policies

Toronto mayor orders plan to respond to U.S. tariffs, review procurement policies

TORONTO — Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has instructed city staff to co-ordinate with federal and provincial governments to respond to looming U.S. tariffs with a plan that includes a review of the city's procurement policies.
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Here's the latest as Canada faces tariffs from United States President Donald Trump

Here's the latest as Canada faces tariffs from United States President Donald Trump

Following a phone conversation Tuesday afternoon, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that U.S. President Donald Trump is pausing threatened 25 per cent tariffs on most Canadian goods. Trudeau says he and Trump discussed Canada's $1.
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