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Trump’s Potential Tariffs Are a Wild Card for US Economy

Tariffs that President Donald Trump plans to slap on imports from Canada and Mexico as soon as this weekend could drive up the price of  gasoline, pickup trucks, avocados and more.

January 31, 2025
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Trump: Tariffs on Canada, Mexico Still Set to Begin Feb. 1

President Donald Trump said his 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico are coming on Feb. 1, but he’s still considering whether to include oil from those countries as part of his import taxes.

January 30, 2025
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Tariff Doubts Send Oil Prices Lower Ahead of Fed Meeting

Oil fell below $73 a barrel after President Donald Trump’s pick for commerce secretary suggested tariffs on Canada and Mexico are not a done deal.

January 29, 2025
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Mexico’s President Doesn’t Expect Trump’s Tariffs on Feb. 1

President Claudia Sheinbaum brushed off a question as to whether Mexico is expecting U.S. President Donald Trump to announce 25% tariffs on Mexican goods Feb. 1.

January 29, 2025
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Freeland: Canada Can Work With Trump to Challenge China

The Canadian candidate for prime minister said she believes Trump is smart and is threatening to impose tariffs on allies in part to pave the way for tougher policies on China.

January 28, 2025
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Canada’s Freeland Urges Nations to Unite Against US Tariffs

A candidate running to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister is calling for an international summit to develop a response to President Donald Trump’s economic threats.

January 27, 2025
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Canada, Mexico Steelmakers Refuse New US Orders

Some steelmakers in Canada and Mexico are telling customers that they are refusing new orders to the U.S. on concerns that President Donald Trump soon will reimpose duties.

January 24, 2025
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Ontario Leader Will Call Election to Fight Trump Tariffs

TORONTO — The leader of Ontario said Jan. 24 he will be calling an election next week because he needs a mandate to fight U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs.

January 24, 2025
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Trudeau Says Americans Will Pay More if Trump Sets Tariffs

TORONTO — Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Jan. 23 that American consumers will pay more whenever President Donald Trump decides to apply tariffs on Canadian products.

January 24, 2025
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Tariffs: First Days of the Trump Administration

President Donald Trump said Jan. 20 that he expects to put 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting on Feb. 1, while declining to flesh out his plans for taxing Chinese imports.   

January 23, 2025