U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum, autos and lumber — all major export industries for Canada — remain in place.
October 3, 2025Canada News Updates
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Why America’s Trade Partners Oppose Trump’s Truck Tariffs
Every one of the countries identified by the U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign Trade Division as a top supplier by export value of trucks to the U.S. warned the agency against the levies.
October 1, 2025Trump Sets 10% Lumber, Wood Tariffs in Bid to Lift US Industry
President Donald Trump ordered 10% tariffs on imports of softwood timber and lumber as well as 25% levies on kitchen cabinets, vanities and upholstered wood products.
September 30, 2025Canada Post Union Strikes Over Moves to End Household Mail
Four million Canadians will see their service switch from door-to-door delivery to a community mailbox model, and some post offices will be closed for good.
September 26, 2025Canada, Mexico Lay Out Action Plan Before USMCA Review
The Canadian and Mexican leaders committed to coordination ahead of a high-stakes review in 2026 of their trade pact with the U.S. as President Trump’s tariff threats put the accord at risk.
September 19, 2025Canada, Mexico Leaders Meet Without Trump for Trade Review
The trip is expected to produce a declaration on boosting cooperation in energy, security, transportation and trade, and likely will include pledges to increase trade of autos and parts.
September 18, 2025Democrats Aim to Force Senate Vote on Canada, Brazil Tariffs
Sen. Tim Kaine says he will introduce two separate bipartisan resolutions this week that would terminate the national emergencies that Trump declared to justify the tariffs.
September 16, 2025End of De Minimis Exemption Helped Sink Luxury Retailer Ssense
Ssense filed for bankruptcy protection after the end of a U.S. duty exemption for small shipments dealt a final blow to the struggling retailer.
September 15, 2025Canada Deficit to Hit $50.6 Billion Amid Trade War Costs
Mark Carney’s task is to convince Canadians and opposition lawmakers that his planned spending will eventually boost the resilience and productive capacity of the economy.
September 15, 2025Montreal Port Project Sees Cost Rise to $1.7 Billion
The cost of a new Port of Montreal terminal that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says is in the national interest has soared to about $1.7 billion, according to a Cabinet minister.
September 11, 2025