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Trudeau says Trump's tariffs are 'unjustified,' vows that Canada will respond

Trudeau says Trump's tariffs are 'unjustified,' vows that Canada will respond

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports set to kick in Tuesday are "unjustified" and vowed that Canada will retaliate with counter-tariffs and other measures.
B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey on track to deliver budget as Trump slaps tariffs

B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey on track to deliver budget as Trump slaps tariffs

VICTORIA — One day before delivering her first budget, British Columbia's finance minister said she knows that everyone is wondering how it can be done in the face of unprecedented tariffs from the United States.
U.S. plans to nearly triple anti-dumping duty on Canadian softwood as tariffs loom

U.S. plans to nearly triple anti-dumping duty on Canadian softwood as tariffs loom

VANCOUVER — A proposed anti-dumping duty from the United States on Canadian lumber is the latest jab in the ongoing softwood dispute creating even more uncertainty for the sector, says the head of an industry group.
Dow drops nearly 650 points on worries that Trump's latest tariffs will slow the economy more

Dow drops nearly 650 points on worries that Trump's latest tariffs will slow the economy more

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks tumbled Monday and wiped out even more of their gains since President Donald Trump ’s election in November, after he said that tariffs announced earlier on Canada and Mexico would take effect within hours.
'Drip, drip, drip' of tariff threats already causing damage, says business group

'Drip, drip, drip' of tariff threats already causing damage, says business group

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Ford urging Buy Ontario approach as tariffs loom, says he may legislate it

Ford urging Buy Ontario approach as tariffs loom, says he may legislate it

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is adding Buy Ontario legislation to the list of measures he is considering in the face of expected tariffs from the United States.
Alberta Premier Smith faces second challenge from caucus member in less than a week

Alberta Premier Smith faces second challenge from caucus member in less than a week

EDMONTON — For the second time in under a week, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is facing pushback from within her own United Conservative caucus.
S&P/TSX composite sinks almost 400 points, U.S. markets also drop ahead of tariffs

S&P/TSX composite sinks almost 400 points, U.S. markets also drop ahead of tariffs

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell almost 400 points, led by losses in energy, technology and base metals, while U.S. markets also dropped a day before U.S.
Canada 'open for business,' minister says as Ottawa pushes critical minerals mining

Canada 'open for business,' minister says as Ottawa pushes critical minerals mining

OTTAWA — Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says that while other countries isolate themselves from foreign investment, Canada is "open for business."
Trump sends crypto prices on a short-lived surge after announcement of strategic government reserve

Trump sends crypto prices on a short-lived surge after announcement of strategic government reserve

Cryptocurrency prices briefly jumped after President Donald Trump's surprise announcement he wants the U.S.
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