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EU pauses tariff retaliation for 90 days to match Trump move, holding out hope for talks

EU pauses tariff retaliation for 90 days to match Trump move, holding out hope for talks

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive commission said Thursday it will put retaliation measures on hold for 90 days to match President Donald Trump’s pause on his sweeping new tariffs on global trading partners and leave room for a negotiate
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Futures point to losses for U.S. stocks when trading starts after big rally

Futures point to losses for U.S. stocks when trading starts after big rally

TORONTO — The futures market is pointing to losses for U.S. stock markets when trading begins today. Canadian and U.S. stock markets rallied on Wednesday to post big gains after U.S.
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Trump tariff 'whiplash' draws pandemic parallels as Canadian businesses scramble

Trump tariff 'whiplash' draws pandemic parallels as Canadian businesses scramble

Todd Rutter calls himself the "most non-tech person you've ever met" but he's turning to technology and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic to help weather the dizzying tariff policies of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Trump's partial tariff pullback doesn't affect duties on Canadian imports

Trump's partial tariff pullback doesn't affect duties on Canadian imports

WASHINGTON — The United States is still imposing tariffs on Canada after President Donald Trump on Wednesday partially pulled back some of the most devastating duties against countries around the world.
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Why Simons and Holt Renfrew are unlikely to want all of Hudson's Bay's real estate

Why Simons and Holt Renfrew are unlikely to want all of Hudson's Bay's real estate

TORONTO — When Hudson’s Bay revealed it was liquidating almost the entirety of its empire, some thought the selloff would be an opportunity for two of Canada’s last standing department stores: La Maison Simons and Holt Renfrew.
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Some schools in Canada are putting U.S. field trips on hold amid trade war

Some schools in Canada are putting U.S. field trips on hold amid trade war

There are disappointed students, anxious parents and cautious school officials in at least two Canadian school districts that have suspended or cancelled trips over political uncertainty in the United States.
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Sweet Passover staple Manischewitz wine missing from most Seder tables this year

Sweet Passover staple Manischewitz wine missing from most Seder tables this year

TORONTO — A syrupy sweet Passover staple will be absent across much of Canada this year thanks to restrictions on the sale of American booze, bringing the trade war to the Seder table.
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B.C. immigration lawyer 'very busy' fielding calls for advice about travelling to U.S.

B.C. immigration lawyer 'very busy' fielding calls for advice about travelling to U.S.

While the law for Canadians crossing the border hasn't changed, U.S. officials are scrutinizing people more closely, says lawyer.
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Asia shares jump after US stocks soared to historic gains when Trump paused most of his tariffs

Asia shares jump after US stocks soared to historic gains when Trump paused most of his tariffs

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares surged in early Thursday trading, with Japan’s benchmark jumping more than 2,000 points almost immediately after the Tokyo exchange opened, as investors welcomed President Donald Trump ’s decision to back off on most of his
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Deputy leader of the Green Party of Canada given 51 days in prison

Deputy leader of the Green Party of Canada given 51 days in prison

A member of the Da’naxda’xw First Nation on northern Vancouver Island, Angela Davidson is running as the Green's candidate in the Northwest Territories
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