2+ week, 5+ day ago   (314+ words) B.C. Premier David Eby said Canada’s latest counter-tariffs on U.S. goods are “a good start,” but he said more non-tariff measures should be considered in response to the escalating trade war. Federal ministers said Tuesday that, starting Sept. 8, Canada will impose…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (991+ words) The federal government announced tariffs on $27.6 billion in U.S. goods and a $7.5-billion support package Tuesday in Ottawa to help Canadian businesses and workers withstand the escalating trade war. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced the counter-tariffs at Ideal Roofing, while Industry…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (1095+ words) Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was under economic attack Saturday after trade negotiations collapsed, new U.S. tariffs took effect and he suggested divisions inside U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration contributed to the breakdown. Speaking Saturday morning, Aug. 22, Carney was asked why…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (668+ words) B.C. Premier David Eby said the additional 50-per-cent tariffs imposed on Canadian goods by the United States are “inexplicable” and “indefensible” and reaffirmed his refusal to return American alcohol to government liquor store shelves. “Every possible tool, every weapon that can…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (563+ words) Canada suspended trade negotiations with the United States and pledged dollar-for-dollar retaliation as additional 50-per-cent U.S. tariffs took effect early Saturday on about $28 billion in Canadian goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney said he directed Canadian negotiators to return to Ottawa on…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (363+ words) Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces to return U.S. alcohol to store shelves, according to Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston. Premiers met virtually with Carney on Wednesday as Canadian and U.S. officials worked to finalize details of a trade deal. “The…...