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Government, Business, Logistics

Shifting Tariff Policies, Uncertainty Keep Carriers on Edge

Tariffs have the potential to impact trucking capacity, freight lanes, and new and used equipment costs, and uncertainty over what will happen is introducing new challenges for trucking.

March 20, 2025
Government, Business

Canada Set for Snap Election With Trade War Rattling Economy

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to call a national election within days, seeking a mandate from voters at a time when businesses have been shaken by a trade war with the U.S.

March 20, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump’s Trade Team Debates Strategy for New Tariff Rollout

President Donald Trump’s top trade negotiator is attempting to inject order into new tariffs expected next month, after previous announcements roiled markets and fueled uncertainty.

March 17, 2025
Government, Business

Carney Sworn In as Canada Leader as Trade Dominates Agenda

Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister, bringing the former central banker to power in the middle of an explosive trade war with the U.S.

March 14, 2025
Government, Business

Canada to Unveil New Tariffs Against $21 Billion of US Goods

Canada announced new 25% counter-tariffs on $20.8 billion of U.S.-made items after the Trump administration went ahead with global levies on imports of steel and aluminum.

March 12, 2025
Government, Business

From Baseball Bats to Caskets, Trump Tariffs Set to Hit 91ÊÓÆµ

If President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum take effect at a minute past midnight in Washington on March 12, it will mark a repeat of first-term levies — with one major difference.

March 11, 2025
Government, Business

Carney: Canada to Keep Tariffs Until US Commits to Free Trade

Canada will keep its trade retaliation in place until the U.S. lifts its own tariffs and commits to free trade, said Mark Carney, who will succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister.

March 11, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Mulls Steel Tariff Hike After Ontario Halts Energy Charge

President Donald Trump said he was re-evaluating plans to double steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada to 50% after Ontario said it would suspend a 25% surcharge on electricity sent to the U.S.

March 11, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Surge in Canadian Crude Signals Tariff Worry Is Waning

Concern about U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on U.S. imports of Canadian oil is waning as the duties’ start date keeps getting pushed back.

March 10, 2025
Government, Business

Ontario Slaps 25% Tax Increase on Electricity Exports to US

Ontario’s premier announced that effective March 10 it is charging 25% more for electricity to 1.5 million Americans in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war.

March 10, 2025