US Trade
Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada, including 250% tax on dairy

    Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada, including 250% tax on dairy

    A day after offering Canada a one-month reprieve on punishing nearly across-the-board 25% tariffs, President Donald Trump has threatened new tariffs as soon as Friday on Canadian lumber and dairy products. “Canada has been ripping us off for years on lumber and on dairy products,” Trump said in an Oval Office address Friday, citing Canada’s roughly 250% tariff on US...

    Trade war truce? Not so fast. Trump has Canada's auto sector in his sights

    Trade war truce? Not so fast. Trump has Canada's auto sector in his sights

    Fentanyl was not his main target. His team has made that clear. One trade war down, two to go —...

    The truth about Trump’s tariff strategy is that he doesn’t have one

    The truth about Trump’s tariff strategy is that he doesn’t have one

    Within the space of an hour or so on Wednesday afternoon, the baffling incoherence of Donald Trump’s tariff scheme —...

    Nova Scotia delivers interprovincial trade ‘game changer’ while feds offer ‘symbolic’ gesture, say observers

    Nova Scotia delivers interprovincial trade ‘game changer’ while feds offer ‘symbolic’ gesture, say observers

    As American tariffs ramp up the stakes on improving free trade in Canada, trade experts describe recent federal moves as...

    Trump pausing tariffs on some Canadian goods until April 2

    Trump pausing tariffs on some Canadian goods until April 2

    Senior Canadian official says order will be studied before country reacts. U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he is again...

    Is the Trump revolution off to a good or bad start?

    Is the Trump revolution off to a good or bad start?

    Does Donald Trump’s revolutionary start make the grade? On Tuesday, America once again celebrated the great presidential tradition called “marking...

    Ontario putting 25 per cent surcharge on U.S.-bound electricity Monday: Ford

      Ontario putting 25 per cent surcharge on U.S.-bound electricity Monday: Ford

      Ontario will charge 25 per cent more for electricity shipped to 1.5 million Americans starting Monday in response to U.S...



      Trump announces one-month pause on Mexican tariffs, no move on Canada

      Trump announces one-month pause on Mexican tariffs, no move on Canada

      U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that Mexico will get a one-month pause on tariffs for most imports — but...

      Trudeau's 'colourful' call with Trump the latest eruption in a rocky relationship

      Trudeau's 'colourful' call with Trump the latest eruption in a rocky relationship

      Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described his Wednesday phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump as "colourful" and warned Canadians that...

      Shots over the bow: Why provinces are using liquor leverage in trade war with U.S.

      Shots over the bow: Why provinces are using liquor leverage in trade war with U.S.

      The dozens of Kentucky bourbons listed on the BC Liquor Stores website range from a two-ounce bottle of Maker's Mark...

      Architects say Trump's tariffs 'blows a complete hole' in continental trade agreement

      Architects say Trump's tariffs 'blows a complete hole' in continental trade agreement

      The Canadian and Mexican architects of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement say Donald Trump's trade war has crossed a line that essentially...

      Unlike Ford, Poilievre cool to spending on trade-war supports

      Unlike Ford, Poilievre cool to spending on trade-war supports

      Retaliation is one thing. Most Canadian politicians agree it’s a necessary weapon to fight a trade war against Donald Trump...

      Canada the 51st state? Never! And Trudeau should know better

      Canada the 51st state? Never! And Trudeau should know better

      Justin Trudeau told reporters Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s goal “is to destroy the Canadian economy so he can...

      Why Carney and Trudeau should be cheering for a tariff-induced recession

      Why Carney and Trudeau should be cheering for a tariff-induced recession

      According to their own bizarre logic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Liberal leadership frontrunner Mark Carney should be overjoyed that...

      It may provoke Trump, but Canada should cancel the purchase of F-35 fighter jets from the U.S.

      It may provoke Trump, but Canada should cancel the purchase of F-35 fighter jets from the U.S.

      As U.S. negotiators pushed for concessions on Ukrainian critical minerals last week, they reportedly threatened to cut off access to...

      Danielle Smith stands as squarely for Canada as Doug Ford or any federal politician

      Danielle Smith stands as squarely for Canada as Doug Ford or any federal politician

      That’s inevitable when her main political agenda is sovereignty within Canada or (in the suspicious eyes of some) outside Canada...



      ‘Canada is killing our people’: Donald Trump, JD Vance demand Canada halt counter-tariffs, increase border security during heated call with Trudeau

      ‘Canada is killing our people’: Donald Trump, JD Vance demand Canada halt counter-tariffs, increase border security during heated call with Trudeau

      Canada offered to delay its second phase of counter-tariffs against the U.S. if Donald Trump drops tariffs on all Canadian...

      Joly told Liberals she briefed Carney on Trump tariffs

      Joly told Liberals she briefed Carney on Trump tariffs

      OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly's office confirms she has briefed Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney on President Donald...

      Canada faces a tough road ahead – but we can survive this trade war
      Is America First on a collision course with American consumers?
      Mystery Solved: Trump’s Tariffs are All About Trump

      Mystery Solved: Trump’s Tariffs are All About Trump

      Ever since Donald Trump began threatening to impose tariffs on Canadian goods not long after his election victory in November...

      Ontario fears tariff reprieve for automakers is designed to move jobs to U.S.

      Ontario fears tariff reprieve for automakers is designed to move jobs to U.S.

      Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is suspicious of a 30-day tariff reprieve for automakers, which he believes could be...

      This Canadian forged the USMCA. Now he wants to save it.

      This Canadian forged the USMCA. Now he wants to save it.

      Steve Verheul used to get under the American trade negotiator’s skin. As Donald Trump’s point person on trade in the...

      Trump grants tariff exemption at request of Big Three automakers in North America, accuses Trudeau of power grab

        Trump grants tariff exemption at request of Big Three automakers in North America, accuses Trudeau of power grab

        The Big Three automakers were able to secure a month-long tariff exemption on Wednesday after a conversation with U.S. President...

        Trump dismisses Canada's border efforts, accuses Trudeau of power grab

          Trump dismisses Canada's border efforts, accuses Trudeau of power grab

          U.S. President Donald Trump says he is not appeased by Canada's efforts to reduce the amount of fentanyl crossing the...

          Trudeau and Trump speak for first time since launch of the trade war

          Trudeau and Trump speak for first time since launch of the trade war

          Talks between 2 sides to continue throughout the afternoon. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrapped up a call with his U.S...

          ‘There is no halfway’: Premier Ford says Ontario’s measures will remain in place until U.S. lifts tariffs

          ‘There is no halfway’: Premier Ford says Ontario’s measures will remain in place until U.S. lifts tariffs

          Premier Doug Ford says Ontario will “hold our line” on tariffs and retaliation, including removing alcohol from LCBO shelves, until...

          ‘Somewhere in the middle’: U.S. commerce secretary says Trump announcement expected today

            ‘Somewhere in the middle’: U.S. commerce secretary says Trump announcement expected today

            U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick says further announcements on tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump are expected later today...

            It's time for some tough choices, Canada

            It's time for some tough choices, Canada

            With his tariffs now a reality, U.S. President Donald Trump is weaponizing uncertainty to coerce businesses to move their operations...

            A Tale of Two Speeches: Trudeau vs. Trump as a Trade War is Launched

            A Tale of Two Speeches: Trudeau vs. Trump as a Trade War is Launched

            On the evening of March 4th, the same day the United States imposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, President...

            A Decentralized Vision for Canada’s Survival

            A Decentralized Vision for Canada’s Survival

            With the Trump tariffs now a reality, the urgent question is, “How can Canada best fortify itself against long-term damage...

            What will Americans make of Trump’s trade war with Canada, now that it’s here?
            Trump tells Congress tariffs benefit U.S. as commerce secretary floats idea of deal

            Trump tells Congress tariffs benefit U.S. as commerce secretary floats idea of deal

            A day into Donald Trump's North American trade war, the U.S. president remained adamant that tariffs would benefit America even...

            From Phoney War to Trade War: Canada’s Next Steps

            From Phoney War to Trade War: Canada’s Next Steps

            During the weeks and months following Donald Trump’s election last November 5th, his relentless tariff threats and verbal assaults on...

            Kentucky governor says Trump’s tariffs on Canada are not what Americans voted for

            Kentucky governor says Trump’s tariffs on Canada are not what Americans voted for

            The governor of Kentucky says U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on countries including Canada are not what Americans voted for...

            Trump may meet Canada, Mexico ‘in the middle’ on tariffs Wednesday: Lutnick

            Trump may meet Canada, Mexico ‘in the middle’ on tariffs Wednesday: Lutnick

            U.S. President Donald Trump may announce a deal with Canada and Mexico on Wednesday that sees the countries “meet in...

            Donald Trump is trying to destroy Canada

            Donald Trump is trying to destroy Canada

            “What he wants is to see a total collapse of the Canadian economy, because that will make it easier to...

            Trump wants to go back to 1913. Canadians and Americans will suffer the consequences

            Trump wants to go back to 1913. Canadians and Americans will suffer the consequences

            Canadians have taken Donald Trump's threats of trade action — now realized — very personally. Understandably and justifiably so. But...

            Poilievre says Canadian counter-tariffs should go to fund tax cuts

              Poilievre says Canadian counter-tariffs should go to fund tax cuts

              Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canada needs to retaliate against American tariffs by targeting U.S. goods Canada can make, does...

              Alberta premier slams U.S. tariffs as 'foolish,' but energy retaliation off the table

              Alberta premier slams U.S. tariffs as 'foolish,' but energy retaliation off the table

              Alberta Premier Danielle Smith lashed out Tuesday as hefty, sweeping U.S. tariffs kicked in on Canadian goods, but she reiterated...

              Trump Tariffs to Drive Canada Into Recession, Cause Price Spike

              Trump Tariffs to Drive Canada Into Recession, Cause Price Spike

              Canada’s economy is headed for a contraction — the first since the Covid-19 crisis — if a tariff war with...

              Justin Trudeau channels an insulted Canada’s anger with Donald Trump

              Justin Trudeau channels an insulted Canada’s anger with Donald Trump

              If there was any doubt that Canada-U.S. relations have reached a breaking point this week, Justin Trudeau dispelled it in...

              Here’s how tariffs will bring North America’s auto industry to a standstill

              Here’s how tariffs will bring North America’s auto industry to a standstill

              Automotive leaders have warned that U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods could be as bad or worse for autoworkers than the...