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Trump plans to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium to 50%

US President Donald Trump faces increased pressure to stimulate economic growth after a brutal market selloff on Monday indicated rising recession risks.

Canada

Canada's new PM Mark Carney vows country will 'never be part of US'

Former central banker Mark Carney is set to become Canada’s next prime minister after succeeding Justin Trudeau as leader of the governing Liberal Party.

Canada

Trudeau addresses his Liberal Party for the final time as Canada's PM

Trudeau gives his final speech as Canadian Prime Minister.

USA

Trump backtracks and postpones Canada and Mexico tariffs for a month

The US president signed new executive orders on Thursday postponing 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some from Canada for a month.

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Economy

Trump temporarily suspends tariffs on Mexico and Canada’s carmakers

US President Donald Trump is exempting the automakers from 25% tariffs for one month after negotiating with major industrial leaders. Auto stocks rose following the news.

Economy

Mexico will react to Trump tariffs on Sunday, President Sheinbaum says

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government would announce retaliatory tariffs against the US on Sunday, moving slower than China and Canada in response to Trump's new trade policies.

Canada

Canadian PM Trudeau slams Trump’s tariffs as 'a very dumb thing to do'

US President Donald Trump said he would proceed with planned tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, causing a broad sell-off in US stock markets.

Economy

Markets slide as Trump confirms tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

US President Donald Trump said he would proceed with planned tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, causing a broad selloff in US stock markets.

United Kingdom

Trudeau to discuss Trump’s annexation threats with King Charles

The British monarch, who is Canada's head of state, has been criticised for his silence on the issue.

Economy

Trump curbs Chinese investment and moves on Canada and Mexico tariffs

US President Donald Trump has said he will proceed with tariffs on Canada and Mexico next month and tighten Chinese investment rules in the US. Market sentiment soured as risk-off prevailed.

Canada

Tens of thousands sign petition to revoke Musk's Canadian citizenship

The parliamentary petition argues that tech billionaire Elon Musk's alliance with US President Donald Trump is a threat to Canada's sovereignty.

Tech News

New apps encourage Canadians to buy local in response to US tariffs

A handful of barcode scanning apps have popped up in Canada to help customers avoid American products in grocery stores.

Travel News

Why Trump’s tariffs could be a surprise win for Europe’s hotels

A stronger dollar and Canadians boycotting the US are leading many to change their travel plans.

World News

Multiple people injured in plane crash at Toronto airport

Delta Air Lines jet flipped on its roof while landing Monday at Toronto’s Pearson Airport, but all 80 people on board survived and those hurt had relatively minor injuries, the airport’s chief executive said.

Economy

Countries warn of economic fallout from Trump's steel tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is among the leaders who have hit back at US tariffs. He called them "unjustified" and vowed swift retaliation.

USA

Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico

All of the tariffs were scheduled to start at midnight on Tuesday, but both countries threatened retaliation, raising the prospects of a broader regional trade war. A 10% tariff that Trump ordered on China is still set to go into effect.

Tech News

Ontario premier rips up €66 million contract with Elon Musk's Starlink

The premier of Canada's largest province says he will rip up a €66 million contract with Starlink and prevent US companies from bidding on Canadian contracts as the trade war between the countries heats up.

Canada

Canadian sports fans boo US anthem after Trump tarrifs

Fans at NBA and NHL matches in Canada jeered peformances of the US national anthem after US President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs.

Markets

Global markets roil after Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

The world's financial markets are in turmoil amid fears over an all-out global trade war after US President Donald Trump imposed blanket tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.

USA

Trump's new tariffs spark trade war with Canada and Mexico

President Trump declared an economic emergency so that he could place duties of 10% on all imports from China and 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada.