U.S.-Canada trade deficit is highest in 20 years. Does it justify tariffs?
Canada typically sells more goods and services to the United States than it buys, an issue — or non-issue, according to economists — that dates back decades.
Canada's economy is stagnating, and now Trump is threatening tariffs
Canadians want a new government. However, in order for the country to overcome its challenges, it needs to reform its economy. An analysis of the problem areas.
Trump's Tariff Threats: The High-Stakes Game with NAFTA Allies
President Trump is considering imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, despite potential economic risks and opposition. Economists warn that such a move could lead to inflation and a slowdown in growth.
Trump says Canada tariffs have ‘nothing to do’ with forcing trade talks
Trump denied a report that his threat of sweeping tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico is meant to force early renegotiations of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.
Canada Readies Billions of Dollars in Retaliatory Moves to Trump Tariff Threat
The government is preparing for the possibility that the incoming U.S. administration will impose high tariffs on Canadian goods, setting the close allies up for a showdown.
Canada is central to Trump's tariff talk. The reasons why are varied.
Donald Trump grabbed onto the idea of hitting Canada with tariffs almost immediately after November's election and he hasn't let go since.
Trade, tariffs and threats: Canada’s Trump problem
To the new US president, Canada seems less like a partner or rival and more like a neighbour whose economic dependence can be exploited.
Crisscross Oil Trade Complicates Trump’s Plans for Canada Tariffs
Today, reporter Robert Tuttle looks at the close integration of US-Canadian oil markets and what that means for Donald Trump’s tariff plans. Among US President Donald Trump’s flurry of threats during his first week in office was a vow to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada.
Trump Aides Want to Hit Mexico, Canada With Tariffs Before Talks
Trump has shown a willingness to move swiftly on tariffs in recent days without allowing for drawn-out talks. On Sunday, Trump announced—and then backed off—a threat to impose
White House says Trump plans to follow through on vow to slap tariffs on Canada, Mexico on Feb. 1
Caption: U.S. President Donald Trump, centre, speaks to reporters with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, right, aboard Air Force One on Monday. Leavitt said Tuesday that Trump still plans to make good on his promise to issue tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Feb.
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Former trade rep says Alberta undermined Canada as Trump warns of failed-state status
Ottawa's former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul says Alberta is undermining Canada's attempts to prevent the U.S. from ...
No, Canada Doesn't Want to Be the 51st State
President Donald Trump has made no secret of his interest in territorial expansion. But there are a few million Canadians ...
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What Could Workers Win in a New NAFTA?
In his nine years in the auto industry, Ben Hinsey has seen a lot of misplaced blame. The threat of job cuts is always looming. In fact, Hinsey transferred into his current job at the Stellantis Jeep ...
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Why tariffs could mean expensive trouble for the U.S. auto industry
“Trade in autos and auto parts between Canada and the U.S. has been pretty much duty-free since 1965,” Gantz said. Mexico was added in 1994 with NAFTA. The supply chain is spread out in part ...
The biggest name in Canada’s race to replace Justin Trudeau: Donald Trump
OTTAWA — The race to replace Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is dominated by one name: Donald Trump. How to wrestle ...
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Comment: Trump may not have trade leverage he thinks he has
In Washington, there’s widespread and bipartisan interest in addressing the flawed U.S. trade relationship with China, our chief global rival for economic and military dominance. So it’s weird that ...
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How’s a Small, Made-in-the-USA Company to Survive These Days?
Brands like Youer manufacture their gear exclusively in the United States for environmental, ethical, and practical reasons.
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Freeland: Canada Can Work With Trump to Challenge China
The Canadian candidate for prime minister said she believes Trump is smart and is threatening to impose tariffs on allies in ...