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Tariffs and Trade

Stories on Canada's trade policies, the Canada US trade war, Donald Trumps tariffs on Canadian goods, retaliatory tariffs, the trade deficit, the impact on Saskatchewan of Trump's trade war.

Manufacturers call for bold policy changes as sector faces threats from U.S. tariffs

Manufacturers call for bold policy changes as sector faces threats from U.S. tariffs

TORONTO — A business group representing manufacturers is calling for less regulation and lower taxes as part of its policy recommendations to support a sector under threat from U.S. tariffs.
California governor urges Canadians to ignore Trump, come back for sand, sun and wine

California governor urges Canadians to ignore Trump, come back for sand, sun and wine

Canadians’ boycott of travel to the U.S. is hitting hard on California’s sandy shores, prompting the state’s governor to make a social media pitch-plea to come back. Gov.
Honda confirms no plans to reduce Canadian auto production amid trade war

Honda confirms no plans to reduce Canadian auto production amid trade war

TORONTO — Honda is not shifting any Canadian production to the United States, at least not for now, the company said Tuesday in response to a report that it was considering such a move.
Ottawa says automakers that keep building in Canada will get a tariff exemption

Ottawa says automakers that keep building in Canada will get a tariff exemption

WASHINGTON — Automobile companies that continue to manufacture vehicles in Canada will get an exemption from Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs as U.S. President Donald Trump attempts to upend the North American industry with steep import duties.
Clothing companies fear Trump tariffs will leave them worse for wear

Clothing companies fear Trump tariffs will leave them worse for wear

TORONTO — When Nina Kharey wakes every morning, the first thing she does is search online for U.S. President Donald Trump in hopes that the global trade war he sparked is dissipating. Most of the time, her hunt ends in disappointment.
'We should be fine': Impact of U.S. tariffs not a major worry for new Flames arena

'We should be fine': Impact of U.S. tariffs not a major worry for new Flames arena

CALGARY — It's three floors down and nowhere to go but up for the new $900-million arena for the NHL’s Calgary Flames, even with the ongoing tariff war with the United States.
Trump floats another pause on automobile tariffs

Trump floats another pause on automobile tariffs

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday floated another possible pause on automobile tariffs to give companies time to set up U.S. supply chains, bringing more uncertainty to the deeply integrated North American vehicle industry.
Stocks rally worldwide after Trump eases some of his tariffs on electronics, for now

Stocks rally worldwide after Trump eases some of his tariffs on electronics, for now

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose worldwide Monday after President Donald Trump relaxed some of his tariffs , for now at least, and as stress from within the U.S. bond market seems to be easing. The S&P 500 climbed 0.
Relaxed U.S. tariffs on electronics help drive market gains in U.S., Canada

Relaxed U.S. tariffs on electronics help drive market gains in U.S., Canada

News of relaxed U.S. tariffs on smartphones and other electronics helped propel gains on Canadian and U.S. stock markets on Monday after last week's dizzying ups and downs.
Canadians cutting spending, delaying purchases amid tariff turmoil: MNP survey

Canadians cutting spending, delaying purchases amid tariff turmoil: MNP survey

CALGARY — A survey from insolvency firm MNP Ltd. suggests Canadians' outlook for their personal finances has brightened even as they've taken steps to cut their expenses amid economic turmoil.
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