Progress on lifting Trump’s tariffs on Canada ‘not fast enough’: LeBlanc – National

The cabinet official leading Canada’s negotiations with the Trump administration says talks on removing tariffs aren’t going fast enough, pouring cold water on the hope a deal will be announced … Read More

Carney and Trump ‘negotiating’ towards possible ‘positive’ deal: U.S. envoy – National

Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump are having direct talks toward what could be a new trade deal, the U.S. ambassador to Canada said Wednesday, but quickly … Read More

As Trump hikes steel tariffs, industry urges ‘action’ in Ottawa meetings – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Canadian Steel Producers Association and union group leaders are visiting Ottawa on Thursday to “urge” the federal government to respond to … Read More

Alberta premier says she sees a ‘breakthrough’ in talks with Americans on energy

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said on Wednesday there’s been a “breakthrough” in conversations with Americans on Canada’s role in the United States’ quest for energy dominance as President Donald Trump’s … Read More

U.S. ‘can’t fight a war’ without American steel, Trump tariff chief says – National

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Wednesday defended the doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs by claiming the United States “can’t fight a war” without domestic production of those materials. … Read More

Amid the trade war, OECD has lowered its global economic growth projections – National

The current trade war sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies is expected by many experts to have wide-ranging impacts across the world, including on economic growth and labour … Read More