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In Kentucky bourbon country, the prospect of a trade war feels like a hangover that won't go away

In Kentucky bourbon country, the prospect of a trade war feels like a hangover that won't go away

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (AP) — In the rolling hills of Kentucky where most of the world's bourbon supply is crafted, the prospect of a new trade war feels like an aching hangover that won't go away.
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Alberta's Smith lauds pause on U.S. tariffs, deal to create fentanyl czar

Alberta's Smith lauds pause on U.S. tariffs, deal to create fentanyl czar

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's "greatly heartened" by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff pause, saying the eleventh-hour deal with Canada follows through on a border security measure she had been calling for.
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Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. He vows to 'unleash' US resources

Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. He vows to 'unleash' US resources

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Monday confirmed fossil fuel executive Chris Wright to serve as energy secretary, a key post to promote President Donald Trump’s efforts to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market.
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Auto sector dodges tariffs but threats to sector and economy remain: Unifor

Auto sector dodges tariffs but threats to sector and economy remain: Unifor

TORONTO — Canada's auto sector and the economy at large has dodged the immediate threat of tariffs but significant risks remain. The last-minute reprieve Monday afternoon before the U.S.
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Ontario PCs pledge billions in stimulus that would flow after election if tariffs hit

Ontario PCs pledge billions in stimulus that would flow after election if tariffs hit

Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is defending simultaneously wearing two hats — campaigning in a snap election he called and taking anti-tariff actions as premier.
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Trudeau says U.S. tariffs on Canada will be paused for 30 days

Trudeau says U.S. tariffs on Canada will be paused for 30 days

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump agreed Monday not to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico for another month, pulling back from a plan that would have tipped North America into a trade war on Tuesday.
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Trump wrong, U.S. banks can and do operate in Canada, association and professor say

Trump wrong, U.S. banks can and do operate in Canada, association and professor say

The association representing bankers in Canada says U.S. subsidiaries and branches represent half of all foreign bank assets in the country, despite false claims by U.S.
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Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico after they pledge to boost border enforcement

Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico after they pledge to boost border enforcement

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday agreed to a 30-day pause on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada as America's two largest trading partners took steps to appease his concerns about border security and drug trafficking.
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CRTC upholds wholesale fibre internet rules for now, will make final ruling in future

CRTC upholds wholesale fibre internet rules for now, will make final ruling in future

Canada's telecommunications regulator has upheld for now its decision allowing the country's largest providers to offer wholesale access to rivals' networks outside their core serving regions.
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American booze to stay in LCBO, Starlink deal intact as U.S. pauses tariffs: Ford

American booze to stay in LCBO, Starlink deal intact as U.S. pauses tariffs: Ford

Ontario will pause all retaliatory measures against the United States now that the threat of tariffs has been put on hold for a month, Premier Doug Ford said Monday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S.
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