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Government, Business

Canada's Carney Holds Back Retaliation Until Next Week

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will fight back against President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs on the auto sector, but he did not outline any new retaliatory measures against the U.S.

March 27, 2025
Government, Business

Tariffs on Canada Lumber Risk Pinching Toilet Paper Supply

President Donald Trump鈥檚 promised tariffs on softwood lumber risk disrupting the supply chain for something nobody wants to be caught without: toilet paper.

March 27, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Canadian Prime Minister Calls Auto Tariffs 鈥楧irect Attack鈥

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said March 26 that President Donald Trump鈥檚 auto tariffs are a 鈥渄irect attack鈥 on his country and that the trade war is hurting Americans.

March 27, 2025
Government, Business

Ambassador Warns Canada About Using China as 鈥楤argaining Chip鈥

China鈥檚 ambassador warned the Canadian government against using it as a 鈥渂argaining chip鈥 in trade negotiations with the U.S.

March 25, 2025
Government, Business

Carney Says Canada Wants to 鈥楪et Serious鈥 on Trade Talks

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his top Cabinet ministers are in contact with White House officials and want to have 鈥渟erious鈥 negotiations about trade.

March 25, 2025
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鈥檚 Trade Team Debates Strategy for New Tariff Rollout

President Donald Trump鈥檚 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鈥檚 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