Abby Hughes

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As Detroit 3 automakers report tariff blows, experts say a trade deal is the only solution

As Detroit 3 automakers report tariff blows, experts say a trade deal is the only solution

General Motors, Ford and Stellantis have all reported tariff impacts in the billions on recent earnings calls. The Detroit Three automakers are taking a big hit from the Trump administration's tariffs, and industry experts say only one thing can stop the bleeding for the North American auto industry — a trade deal with low tariff rates for the industry. General...

The consumer carbon tax is gone as of today. What will that mean for your wallet?

The consumer carbon tax is gone as of today. What will that mean for your wallet?

It's official — the consumer carbon tax is over, starting today. Mark Carney cancelled the fee on his first day as prime minister last month, signing a directive for the fuel charge to be removed on April 1. The levy had been added to the sale price of carbon-emitting products by fuel type. For gasoline, it was 17.6 cents a...

How comedian Mark Critch landed the only year-end interview with Justin Trudeau

How comedian Mark Critch landed the only year-end interview with Justin Trudeau

Mark Critch says it was pure luck and good timing that he, the self-titled "clown," landed the only year-end interview with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rather than any of the country's respected political journalists. The Canadian comedian and This Hour Has 22 Minutes cast member sat down with the prime minister just before Chrystia Freeland resigned as finance minister earlier...