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Canada and the EU swiftly retaliate against Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs

Canada and the EU swiftly retaliate against Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs

BRUSSELS (AP) — Major trade partners swiftly hit back at President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, imposing stiff new taxes on U.S products from textiles and water heaters to beef and bourbon.
Tariff war forcing N.B. to cut trade barriers, go into deficit in next week's budget

Tariff war forcing N.B. to cut trade barriers, go into deficit in next week's budget

FREDERICTON — Nearly seven years after the New Brunswick government went to the Supreme Court to prevent the free movement of alcohol across the country, Premier Susan Holt says the tariff war with the United States is forcing the province to rethink
Clarification: Obit-Wally Amos story

Clarification: Obit-Wally Amos story

HONOLULU (AP) — In a story published Aug. 14, 2024, The Associated Press reported Wally Amos died of complications from dementia, according to his children.
Algoma Steel reports $66.5-million loss in last quarter of 2024

Algoma Steel reports $66.5-million loss in last quarter of 2024

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — Algoma Steel Group Inc. reported a net loss of $66.5 million in its third and final quarter last year, compared with a loss of $84.8 million a year earlier. The Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
From tallboys to houses, latest aluminum and steel tariffs driving up costs

From tallboys to houses, latest aluminum and steel tariffs driving up costs

More pain is on tap for craft breweries, homebuilders and manufacturers as U.S. tariffs on imported aluminum — and the counter-levies Canada is lobbing back — drive up costs.
EPA head says he'll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change

EPA head says he'll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change

WASHINGTON (AP) — In what he called the “most consequential day of deregulation in American history,” the head of the Environmental Protection Agency announced a series of actions Wednesday to roll back landmark environmental regulations, including r
Calgary WestJet flight bound for Ottawa delayed amid security concerns

Calgary WestJet flight bound for Ottawa delayed amid security concerns

CALGARY — WestJet Airlines says it has delayed a flight from Calgary to Ottawa due to a security concern. WestJet did not say it was cancelled, but the Calgary International Airport departures board indicated it had been in the early afternoon.
Saskatchewan planning to support steelworkers in response to U.S. tariffs: Moe

Saskatchewan planning to support steelworkers in response to U.S. tariffs: Moe

SASKATOON, Sask. — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province is working on a plan that would help keep steelworkers employed in response to U.S. tariffs.
TSX rises, U.S. markets mixed after more tariffs take effect, BoC cuts rate

TSX rises, U.S. markets mixed after more tariffs take effect, BoC cuts rate

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Wednesday while U.S. markets were mixed, after 25 per cent tariffs on U.S. imports of steel and aluminum officially kicked in and the Bank of Canada cut its key lending rate by a quarter-point to 2.
U.S. trade 'crisis' will drive up prices, Bank of Canada warns after rate cut

U.S. trade 'crisis' will drive up prices, Bank of Canada warns after rate cut

OTTAWA — Prices will rise, the economy will suffer and the Bank of Canada can't lower interest rates enough to shield Canadians from the worst impacts of a prolonged trade war with the United States.