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Trump launches trade war against Canada with a 25% tariff on most goods

Trump launches trade war against Canada with a 25% tariff on most goods

Senior Canadian official says tariffs will take effect on Tuesday. President Donald Trump launched a trade war against Canada on Saturday by imposing a 25 per cent tariff on virtually all good from the U.S.'s neighbour — an unprecedented strike against a longstanding ally that has the potential to throw the economy into a tailspin. Trump's long-threatened plan to inflict...

Carney vows Canada will ‘stand up to bully’ as Trump imposes trade tariffs

Carney vows Canada will ‘stand up to bully’ as Trump imposes trade tariffs

Mark Carney, the favourite to replace Justin Trudeau as the Canadian prime minister, has vowed that his country is “going...

Canada holds its breath, waits to see details of Trump's promised tariffs

Canada holds its breath, waits to see details of Trump's promised tariffs

Trump pegged Feb. 1 as the day he would slap heavy tariffs on Canadian goods. Canadians are waiting to see...

Conservatives say referendum on carbon pricing won’t be central feature of next campaign

Conservatives say referendum on carbon pricing won’t be central feature of next campaign

Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives are certain they have the money to beat the Liberals in the next campaign: In 2024, they...

‘This is not a smart move. It’s selfish’: Doug Ford speaks in anticipation of Trump’s ‘reckless’ tariffs

‘This is not a smart move. It’s selfish’: Doug Ford speaks in anticipation of Trump’s ‘reckless’ tariffs

Hot at the start of the campaign trail, Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford spoke in anticipation of U.S. President...

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What Americans think about Canada, tariffs, and a possible trade war

What Americans think about Canada, tariffs, and a possible trade war

It’s been over a week since President Donald Trump’s inauguration and we are waiting to see whether he imposes the...

Three-quarters say ‘bring back parliament’ – but do they want to deal with Trump or to trigger an election?

    Three-quarters say ‘bring back parliament’ – but do they want to deal with Trump or to trigger an election?

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prorogued parliament on Jan. 6 and sent the Liberal Party of Canada into a search for...



    The Antagonist Next Door: Trump’s Tariffs and Our New Bilateral Reality

    The Antagonist Next Door: Trump’s Tariffs and Our New Bilateral Reality

    The Trump tariffs of 25% that will be implemented Tuesday — based on reporting at this writing — on all...

    New industry and labour council forms to collaborate on tariff and CUSMA issues
    Will Trump’s Tariffs Raise Prices? What To Know As Taxes On Canada And Mexico Imports Expected To Start Today

      Will Trump’s Tariffs Raise Prices? What To Know As Taxes On Canada And Mexico Imports Expected To Start Today

      President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday that he’s planning to levy a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada starting...

      Denis Coderre's candidacy for Quebec Liberal Party leadership in limbo

      Denis Coderre's candidacy for Quebec Liberal Party leadership in limbo

      QUEBEC -- Former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre has still not submitted all the documents required to certify his candidacy in...

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      It’s never been more urgent to get rid of Canada’s internal trade barriers. Here’s what we need to do

      It’s never been more urgent to get rid of Canada’s internal trade barriers. Here’s what we need to do

      One of Canada’s strongest trading partners is … Canada! Trade within Canada is an essential driver of the Canadian economy...

      Yet again, Singh might not pull the plug.

      Yet again, Singh might not pull the plug.

      Bad news for the millions of Canadians yearning for an immediate federal election: the scandal-ridden Liberals will likely cling to...



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      Would a federal election help Canada deal with U.S. tariffs? | Political Pulse Panel

      Would a federal election help Canada deal with U.S. tariffs? | Political Pulse Panel

      Party insiders discuss Canada’s political standing as the White House says the U.S. will put a 25 per cent tariff...

      How can Canada can stand up to Donald Trump’s tariffs? Here’s a plan

      How can Canada can stand up to Donald Trump’s tariffs? Here’s a plan

      On Friday the United States of America announced that it was imposing 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian imports...

      Mark Carney wants you to believe his Liberals would be different. How? We asked him

      Mark Carney wants you to believe his Liberals would be different. How? We asked him

      It says something about the state of the Liberal party that the favourite slight against leadership hopeful Mark Carney among...

      Carney’s ‘new’ climate change plan a word-salad of nonsense

      Carney’s ‘new’ climate change plan a word-salad of nonsense

      Leading Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney unveiled his new climate change plan Friday accusing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre of lying...

      What Trump’s Tariffs Could do to the Canadian Economy

      What Trump’s Tariffs Could do to the Canadian Economy

      Based on statements from the White House on Friday, we will know Saturday the details of President Trump’s threats of...

      Foreign countries aren’t undermining trust in Canada. Our own politicians are

      Foreign countries aren’t undermining trust in Canada. Our own politicians are

      “Trust in Canada’s democratic institutions has been shaken, and it is imperative to restore it,” Justice Marie-Josée Hogue writes. “This...

      Exclusive New Poll: US-Canada – Tariff-ied of What’s to Come?

      Exclusive New Poll: US-Canada – Tariff-ied of What’s to Come?

      Won’t you be my … frenemy? It’s not a beautiful day in the North American neighborhood. Two days before the...

      The Liberal Leadership and the Potential Perils of One Member, One Vote

      The Liberal Leadership and the Potential Perils of One Member, One Vote

      The Liberal Party has announced that close to 400,000 people have signed up as registered Liberals eligible to vote for...

      Trump’s tariffs are about to exacerbate Canada’s productivity crisis. Will our legislators finally take action?
      "The largest, fairest, most balanced, and modern trade agreement ever achieved."

      "The largest, fairest, most balanced, and modern trade agreement ever achieved."

      According to the recent Abacus Data poll of 1,500 Americans, a slight majority (52%) say the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement)...



      How to save the CBC

      How to save the CBC

      In April 2022, six months before Pierre Poilievre would win his party’s leadership, CBC President Catherine Tait set out a...

      Poilievre’s Trumpian Aversion to the Value of Intelligence

      Poilievre’s Trumpian Aversion to the Value of Intelligence

      Pierre Poilievre wants to remain in the dark. At least that’s what he’s doing by continuing to refuse the top-secret...

      Poilievre's potential polling panic isn't just noise

      Poilievre's potential polling panic isn't just noise

      Frank Graves’ latest numbers show Conservatives in minority territory amid Trump turmoil, Trudeau exit. For a couple of weeks now...

      Fixing Canada Post can help protect us against Donald Trump. Let me explain

      Fixing Canada Post can help protect us against Donald Trump. Let me explain

      Canada is facing a national crisis. So let’s talk about the post office. The Canada Post Corporation just received a...

      No traitors in the House, but foreign interference, and the Liberals’ non-response to it, is still a serious concern

      No traitors in the House, but foreign interference, and the Liberals’ non-response to it, is still a serious concern

      There is a technique of political argumentation that might be called opportunistic benchmarking. Broadly speaking it involves measuring yourself against...

      A message from the Americans: Quite frankly Canada, we don’t give a damn
      Trump and Poilievre: Big Oil’s bodyguards

      Trump and Poilievre: Big Oil’s bodyguards

      As the invisible hand of the market tilts in favour of cheaper and cleaner renewable energy, Big Oil is counting...

      Jagmeet Singh's NDP is in deep trouble

      Jagmeet Singh's NDP is in deep trouble

      The Carney bounce is real. After polls by EKOS and Mainstreet showed a surprising surge in Liberal fortunes, the Angus...

      Most Americans don't want a trade war with Canada

      Most Americans don't want a trade war with Canada

      As it turns out, most Americans oppose U.S. President Donald Trump imposing tariffs on Canada, believe it will raise prices...

      Everyone’s an Outsider: The Liberal Race Crystallizes

      Everyone’s an Outsider: The Liberal Race Crystallizes

      Earlier this week, the Liberal Party of Canada allowed six candidates seeking to replace Justin Trudeau to formally enter its...

      Is Canada worth saving? A surprisingly difficult question to answer just now

      Is Canada worth saving? A surprisingly difficult question to answer just now

      I find myself weighing the pros or cons of whether Alberta would be better off on its own or taking...

      Doug Ford’s election call is plainly ridiculous. And it could backfire

      Doug Ford’s election call is plainly ridiculous. And it could backfire

      Doug Ford’s stated reason for calling an election more than a year early is plainly ridiculous. The premier no more...

      Danielle Smith pushes back, warns eastern Canada as Trump tariffs loom

      Danielle Smith pushes back, warns eastern Canada as Trump tariffs loom

      'I think Eastern Canada has to be very, very careful what they wish for,' says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, on...

      Contrary to what Trump thinks, America needs us

      Contrary to what Trump thinks, America needs us

      In his inaugural address, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that he would overhaul the American trade system and establish an...

      Tariffs should get us thinking differently, but Ottawa lacks the mental capacity

      Tariffs should get us thinking differently, but Ottawa lacks the mental capacity

      This government’s instinctive reactions have helped to get us into this mess — and are unlikely to get us out...

      How Trump’s Tariffs Put Canada on a Collision Course

      How Trump’s Tariffs Put Canada on a Collision Course

      THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA provides an online tool called the Tariff Finder, designed to help suppliers and buyers navigate tariff...

      The Road to Kananaskis: Making the G6 Great Again?

      The Road to Kananaskis: Making the G6 Great Again?

      In a recent Policy Q & A, Peter Boehm, the independent Canadian senator, six-time G7 Sherpa and former career diplomat...

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      Details of Trump’s tariffs are revealed

        Details of Trump’s tariffs are revealed

        U.S. President Donald Trump’s looming tariffs on all Canadian imports are set to be imposed today. In late November, Trump...

        Snap election doesn't leave Ontario vulnerable amid tariff threat, Doug Ford insists

        Snap election doesn't leave Ontario vulnerable amid tariff threat, Doug Ford insists

        Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford insists Ontario is not vulnerable during a snap election campaign he called as a possible...

        Federal government suggests some spending it claimed drove fall deficit overrun was already in spring budget

        Federal government suggests some spending it claimed drove fall deficit overrun was already in spring budget

        The Liberal government prominently framed $21-billion in contingent liabilities at the centre of its explanation for how its deficit ballooned...

        Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland are targets of abuse and conspiracy theories, report says

        Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland are targets of abuse and conspiracy theories, report says

        The high-stakes race for the job of Liberal leader and prime minister has prompted a deluge of misinformation online about...



        Why Nova Scotia MP Jaime Battiste dropped out of the Liberal leadership race

        Why Nova Scotia MP Jaime Battiste dropped out of the Liberal leadership race

        HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia MP Jaime Battiste says his decision to drop out of the federal Liberal leadership race was...

        Why Canada's spies worry about Trump's national intelligence nominee

        Why Canada's spies worry about Trump's national intelligence nominee

        Hillary Clinton once called her a "Russian asset" — and that was while Tulsi Gabbard was still a Democrat. Of...

        A Carney Liberal leadership win would produce a political rarity: A PM who is not an MP

        A Carney Liberal leadership win would produce a political rarity: A PM who is not an MP

        Canadian politics could be heading for an extremely rare situation: a prime minister who doesn’t have a seat in the...

        Philadelphia plane crash causes fiery scene with multiple homes ablaze

          Philadelphia plane crash causes fiery scene with multiple homes ablaze

          A small plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia 30 seconds after it took off as crews respond to a fiery scene...

          Good Talk -- The Trump Tariffs Are Tomorrow -- Or Not

          Good Talk -- The Trump Tariffs Are Tomorrow -- Or Not

          Le Grand Orange is poised to hammer Canada with tariffs tomorrow, or so he says. Chantal and Rob put the...

          ‘Nothing’ Canada can do to prevent tariffs, says Trump

          ‘Nothing’ Canada can do to prevent tariffs, says Trump

          U.S. President Donald Trump said there is “nothing” Canada can do to prevent the punishing tariffs expected to be unleashed...

          Doug Ford pledges $22 billion in stimulus package if re-elected as Ontario premier

          Doug Ford pledges $22 billion in stimulus package if re-elected as Ontario premier

          Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford says he will spend $22 billion to build infrastructure as part of a stimulus...

          ‘I’m a goalie, he’s a snowboarder': Mark Carney draws distinctions between himself and PM Trudeau

          ‘I’m a goalie, he’s a snowboarder': Mark Carney draws distinctions between himself and PM Trudeau

          Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney says there are numerous crises facing the country that he would make his immediate priority...

          Freeland’s proposed U.S. bid ban is ‘extreme’ and ‘unrealistic,’ could hurt Canada, say observers

          Freeland’s proposed U.S. bid ban is ‘extreme’ and ‘unrealistic,’ could hurt Canada, say observers

          Liberal leadership hopeful Chrystia Freeland’s proposed procurement bans against American firms in response to the U.S. president’s tariff threats are...

          Meet the Trump whisperer trying to save Canada’s economy

          Meet the Trump whisperer trying to save Canada’s economy

          With less than two months left as prime minister, his party sagging in the polls, and former colleagues vying to...

          Anchors away? Grits to keep Freeland-era fiscal guardrails as Ottawa faces tariff shock: LeBlanc

          Anchors away? Grits to keep Freeland-era fiscal guardrails as Ottawa faces tariff shock: LeBlanc

          Canadians 20 to 30 years down the line ‘shouldn't be paying off the debt that we incurred’ to weather an...

          The cost of Trump tariffs on Canadian oil would reach far beyond U.S. gas pumps

          The cost of Trump tariffs on Canadian oil would reach far beyond U.S. gas pumps

          As Donald Trump threatens to include petroleum among the Canadian exports he’d hit with steep tariffs—“We don’t need their oil,”...

          In one of her last moves as finance minister Freeland loaned the Trans Mountain pipeline project $20 billion

          In one of her last moves as finance minister Freeland loaned the Trans Mountain pipeline project $20 billion

          One of the last things Chrystia Freeland did as finance minister was authorize an additional $20-billion loan to the Trans...

          Ottawa defers effective date of capital gains changes to 2026, promises exemptions

          Ottawa defers effective date of capital gains changes to 2026, promises exemptions

          The federal government says it is deferring the implementation of a hike to the capital gains inclusion rate to next...

          Federal government posts $22.7-billion deficit from April-to-November period

          Federal government posts $22.7-billion deficit from April-to-November period

          OTTAWA -- The Finance Department says the federal deficit was $22.7 billion between April and November.

          Chrystia Freeland says Canada should target Elon Musk's Tesla in a tariff fight

            Chrystia Freeland says Canada should target Elon Musk's Tesla in a tariff fight

            Liberal leadership hopeful Chrystia Freeland says Canada should target Teslas and U.S. alcohol as part of its tariff retaliation package...

            ‘I won’t sugar coat it’: PM Trudeau says Canada could be in for hard times if Trump imposes tariffs tomorrow

            ‘I won’t sugar coat it’: PM Trudeau says Canada could be in for hard times if Trump imposes tariffs tomorrow

            Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is ready to respond, if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his plans...

            Carney doubles Freeland in caucus support, tops Liberal leadership polls

            Carney doubles Freeland in caucus support, tops Liberal leadership polls

            Mark Carney’s campaign faces a ‘big problem’ with the ‘outsider’ brand because his strong cabinet support doesn't fit that narrative...

            Ontario embarks on snap election as pundits say provincial leaders will distance themselves from federal counterparts

            Ontario embarks on snap election as pundits say provincial leaders will distance themselves from federal counterparts

            A snap election in Ontario will be a chance for provincial party leaders to define themselves against federal party leaders...

            Why Hogue thinks disinformation is democracy’s greatest threat

            Why Hogue thinks disinformation is democracy’s greatest threat

            The rise of generative artificial intelligence, a decline of traditional professional media and the persistent threat of foreign meddling have...

            What ex-security officials think of Pierre Poilievre’s top secret security stance

            What ex-security officials think of Pierre Poilievre’s top secret security stance

            Former national security officials are expressing skepticism over Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s refusal to receive classified briefings on foreign interference...

            Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving government

            Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving government

            Just a day before a deadly midair collision at Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.C., employees at the Federal Aviation...

            Trump administration moving to fire FBI agents involved in investigations of Trump, AP sources say

            Trump administration moving to fire FBI agents involved in investigations of Trump, AP sources say

            WASHINGTON (AP) -- Trump administration officials are moving to fire FBI agents engaged in investigations involving President Donald Trump in...

            President Trump to meet with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at the White House

            President Trump to meet with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at the White House

            President Donald Trump is meeting Friday with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, whose company designs and supplies the advanced computer chips...

            Former 'Meet the Press' moderator Chuck Todd exits NBC News after nearly two decades

            Former 'Meet the Press' moderator Chuck Todd exits NBC News after nearly two decades

            Former "Meet the Press" moderator Chuck Todd is leaving NBC News after nearly 18 years at the network.

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            Philadelphia plane crash causes fiery scene with multiple homes ablaze

              Philadelphia plane crash causes fiery scene with multiple homes ablaze

              A small plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia 30 seconds after it took off as crews respond to a fiery scene...

              Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with a U.S. Army helicopter is feared dead

                Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with a U.S. Army helicopter is feared dead

                At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River after an American Airlines jet carrying...

                DeepSeek's new AI chatbot and ChatGPT answer sensitive questions about China differently

                DeepSeek's new AI chatbot and ChatGPT answer sensitive questions about China differently

                HONG KONG (AP) -- Chinese tech startup DeepSeek 's new artificial intelligence chatbot has sparked discussions about the competition between...

                Trudeau, Tusk warn that 'never again' is slipping away amid rising hatred, extremism

                Trudeau, Tusk warn that 'never again' is slipping away amid rising hatred, extremism

                WARSAW -- The notion that "never again" can the world allow something like the Holocaust to happen feels like it...

                Auschwitz survivors fear rising hate could bring another Holocaust 80 years later

                Auschwitz survivors fear rising hate could bring another Holocaust 80 years later

                KRAKOW -- Miriam Ziegler said she's reminded of being an eight-year-old girl, left all by herself, as she prepares to...

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                India in 2025: The Year Ahead in Politics, Economics, and Foreign Affairs

                India in 2025: The Year Ahead in Politics, Economics, and Foreign Affairs

                India enters 2025 with elements of continuity and change. Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads a new coalition government in New...

                TCI Energy Brief: Early TMX Pipeline Expansion Data Reveals China’s Emerging Role as a Significant Buyer of Canadian Crude, Offering Some Diversification From the U.S. Market

                TCI Energy Brief: Early TMX Pipeline Expansion Data Reveals China’s Emerging Role as a Significant Buyer of Canadian Crude, Offering Some Diversification From the U.S. Market

                Completion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TMX) project in May 2024 marked a transformative moment for Canada’s crude oil...


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                Internal project seeks to correct Order of Canada biases

                Internal project seeks to correct Order of Canada biases

                The Liberal government has launched a project to reduce the overwhelming number of older, English-speaking men who receive Order of...

                Cuba asks Canada for debt relief

                Cuba asks Canada for debt relief

                Wracked by energy, food and medicine shortages, the Cuban government is asking Ottawa for a break on its multimillion-dollar Canadian...

                News media bailouts short on transparency

                News media bailouts short on transparency

                Members of a journalism panel who decide which Canadian newsrooms have the government’s seal of approval have billed taxpayers at...

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                The clock ticks down on Trump’s tariffs

                  The clock ticks down on Trump’s tariffs

                  We’ve been waiting weeks for this, and even now — we’re still not exactly sure what to expect. But today...

                  Eric Miller explains the tariff war

                    Eric Miller explains the tariff war

                    Eric Miller is a Washington-based trade consultant who used to work in Canada's government. He joins The Hot Room to...

                    The Numbers: Are the Liberals up a lot, a bit, or not at all?

                      The Numbers: Are the Liberals up a lot, a bit, or not at all?

                      One thing seems clear these days: the polls aren’t very clear these days. While there appears to be some indication...

                      Is Canada getting through to Trump on tariffs?

                        Is Canada getting through to Trump on tariffs?

                        At Issue this week: With just two days to go until Trump’s tariff deadline, are Canada’s retaliation threats getting through...