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'Asleep at the wheel': Michigan city braces for impact of Trump's tariffs

'Asleep at the wheel': Michigan city braces for impact of Trump's tariffs

FLINT — Just north of downtown Flint, Mich., a two-story red brick building known as Factory One sits as just one reminder of the rich history here of the American automobile industry.
Trump tariffs, economy focus of Liberal, Conservative campaigns

Trump tariffs, economy focus of Liberal, Conservative campaigns

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump and his punishing tariffs got top billing in the federal election again Friday, as the third week of campaigning drew toward a close.
Argentina says it will lift the country's strict currency controls with help from the IMF

Argentina says it will lift the country's strict currency controls with help from the IMF

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The libertarian government of President Javier Milei on Friday announced that it would lift most of the country’s strict capital and currency controls on Monday, a high-stakes gamble made possible by a new loan from the
Alberta Law Foundation board members quit over bill giving minister power on grants

Alberta Law Foundation board members quit over bill giving minister power on grants

EDMONTON — Two of the Alberta Law Foundation's three provincially appointed board members have resigned in protest over proposed legislation that they say amounts to political interference in how vulnerable people access the justice system.
Carney warns of signs that global economies are slowing amid Trump's tariffs

Carney warns of signs that global economies are slowing amid Trump's tariffs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said there are signs the global and Canadian economies are slowing as U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war escalated again Friday, with China announcing it will push up retaliatory tariffs to 125 per cent.
Canadian, U.S. markets close higher, capping off topsy turvy week

Canadian, U.S. markets close higher, capping off topsy turvy week

Canadian and U.S. stocks closed higher Friday, capping off a tumultuous week that saw nausea-inducing drops and intense spikes driven largely by tariff headlines out of the United States.
US stocks jump and the bond market swings to cap Wall Street’s chaotic and historic week

US stocks jump and the bond market swings to cap Wall Street’s chaotic and historic week

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks jumped Friday in another manic day on Wall Street, while the falling value of the U.S.
BMO defends climate efforts as investors push for more disclosure

BMO defends climate efforts as investors push for more disclosure

TORONTO — The head of BMO defended the bank's climate efforts as it faced shareholder resolutions at its annual general meeting that called for more clarity on its plans.
‘It’s very grim’: Duty-free shops see sales plummet as travellers shun U.S.

‘It’s very grim’: Duty-free shops see sales plummet as travellers shun U.S.

MONTREAL — Philippe Bachand was in his mid-20s when he helped open his family’s duty-free store an hour south of Montreal.
Major nations agree on first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases with plan that targets shipping

Major nations agree on first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases with plan that targets shipping

The agreement, reached with the United States notably absent, is expected to be formally adopted in October to take effect in 2027.