Economy, Law & Politics

For over a year before the November 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump had been signalling he planned to impose across-the-board tariffs if he won the United States presidency. Trump was elected on Nov.

WASHINGTON — As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil his "liberation day" plan to hit multiple countries with tariffs, it's still not clear whether a temporary pause on separate economywide duties on Canada will be lifted.

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the United States were up in late-morning trading ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's latest announcement of tariffs expected after the markets close. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 55.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are falling in the final hours before President Donald Trump unveils the tariffs he promised as part of his “Liberation Day” that could drastically remake the global economy and trade. The S&P 500 was 0.

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney is pausing his federal election campaign and returning to Ottawa for meetings as prime minister ahead of Wednesday's announcement on U.S. tariffs. U.S.

Coun. Peter Meiszner: "I am in favour of exploring it and looking at all the implications, pros and cons. It's a conversation worth reigniting."

Although trade between B.C. and the U.S. has remained stable so far, trade tensions are spawning complexities, says expert