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Salvage crews remove large portion of commercial jet from river after deadly air collision near DC

Salvage crews remove large portion of commercial jet from river after deadly air collision near DC

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Salvage crews have removed a large portion of a commercial jet from the Potomac River near Washington’s Reagan National Airport on Monday, five days after a midair collision last week that killed 67 people.
Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, but import taxes still in place for Canada and China

Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, but import taxes still in place for Canada and China

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.
Wall Street swerves lower after Trump announces tariffs and then puts some on hold

Wall Street swerves lower after Trump announces tariffs and then puts some on hold

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street swung between sharp and more modest losses on Monday as stock markets worldwide sank on concerns President Donald Trump’s tariffs may ignite a punishing trade war . The S&P 500 was down 0.
Loonie risks falling further if U.S. tariffs become prolonged: currency expert

Loonie risks falling further if U.S. tariffs become prolonged: currency expert

TORONTO — The Canadian dollar is trading at its lowest level since 2003 on the eve of sweeping tariffs from the United States. The loonie plunged to 68.62 cents US as of midday Monday.
Toronto mayor orders plan to respond to U.S. tariffs, review procurement policies

Toronto mayor orders plan to respond to U.S. tariffs, review procurement policies

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says she has instructed city staff to co-ordinate with federal and provincial governments to respond to looming U.S. tariffs with a plan that includes a review of the city's procurement policies.
Manitoba premier says he's looking for ways to ban U.S. companies from bids

Manitoba premier says he's looking for ways to ban U.S. companies from bids

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is looking for ways to prevent companies in the United States from bidding on provincial contracts as another retaliatory measure against tariffs on Canadian goods threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump.
N.L.'s most lucrative fishery in jeopardy as Atlantic Canada braces for tariffs

N.L.'s most lucrative fishery in jeopardy as Atlantic Canada braces for tariffs

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's most lucrative fishery is in jeopardy as fishers and fish processors scramble to find a way to deal with the 25 per cent United States tariffs on Canadian goods set to begin this week.
Loonie falls, S&P/TSX composite down nearly 200 points, but off lows of the day

Loonie falls, S&P/TSX composite down nearly 200 points, but off lows of the day

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down nearly 200 points in late-morning trading, while the loonie fell to its lowest level in more than two decades as Canadian exports to the United States face sweeping tariffs starting Tuesday.
Doug Ford says Ontario will rip up Starlink contract with Elon Musk company

Doug Ford says Ontario will rip up Starlink contract with Elon Musk company

Ontario will rip up a $100-million contract with Elon Musk's SpaceX to deliver high-speed internet to remote areas, as part of the province's response to U.S. tariffs, Premier Doug Ford has announced.
Drug company Apotex acquires CanPrev, a provider of vitamins and supplements

Drug company Apotex acquires CanPrev, a provider of vitamins and supplements

TORONTO — Drug company Apotex Inc. says it has acquired CanPrev, a Canadian provider of vitamins, supplements and other natural health products. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately available.