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Here's the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico - a 25 per cent across-the-board levy, with a lower 10 per cent charge on Canadian energy - triggering a cont...
Mar 05, 2025
Trump grants auto tariff pause, tariffs on Canada remain after call with Trudeau
WASHINGTON - The Big Three automakers were able to secure a month-long tariff exemption on Wednesday after a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump - but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrapped a...
Mar 05, 2025
B.C. finance minister describes Tuesday's budget as nothing 'splashy and new'
VICTORIA - British Columbia cannot continue to accumulate debt and will "be in trouble" if the province doesn't work toward a balanced budget, its finance minister told a group of business people the ...
Mar 05, 2025
Alberta premier cuts off future alcohol from U.S. in tariff row, but no change to oil
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced restrictions Wednesday on booze, gambling machines and government purchasing to fight back against sweeping U.S. tariffs. She said there won't be an...
Mar 05, 2025
Accusations over trade dispute dominate first day of Manitoba legislature sitting
WINNIPEG - Politicians accused each other of failing to stand up against U.S. tariffs Wednesday as the Manitoba legislature reconvened after a winter break. Josh Guenter, a member of the Opposition Pr...
Mar 05, 2025
What people have to say about B.C.'s budget as the U.S. applies tariffs
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government released a budget Tuesday with Finance Minister Brenda Bailey saying it defends the province from an unfolding North American trade war triggered by U.S. Pre...
Mar 04, 2025
The IRS is drafting plans to cut as much as half of its 90,000-person workforce, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) - The IRS is drafting plans to cut its workforce by as much as half through a mix of layoffs, attrition and incentivized buyouts, according to two people familiar with the situation. T...
Mar 04, 2025
Groups say B.C.’s tariff budget is defensive, with an economic growth plan needed
VICTORIA - Industry and labour groups say the latest British Columbia budget shows the province is taking a defensive position in response to the tariffs from the United States, which may not be enoug...
Mar 04, 2025
From record deficit to ICBC rebate, here are highlights of British Columbia's budget
VICTORIA - Here are some highlights of British Columbia's budget, delivered by Finance Minister Brenda Bailey on the same day that U.S. tariffs on imports from Canada were enacted, setting off a North...
Mar 04, 2025
'Not how you treat your friends': Yukon stops orders of U.S. alcohol after tariffs
Yukon is no longer placing orders for U.S.-made alcohol and is removing American products from all government liquor stores in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods. A st...
Mar 04, 2025
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8:30 - Canada's industrial carbon tax is set to rise again, and it's sparking a lot of debate about what that means for ...