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National Bank closes Canadian Western Bank acquisition

National Bank closes Canadian Western Bank acquisition

MONTREAL — National Bank of Canada says it has completed its acquisition of Canadian Western Bank. The Montreal-based bank says integration activities will now begin as it looks forward to onboarding CWB clients and employees in the coming months.
Observers call for pressure on U.S. corporations as Trump, Musk take aim at Canada

Observers call for pressure on U.S. corporations as Trump, Musk take aim at Canada

OTTAWA — As U.S.
Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of U.S. goods, outlines response plan

Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of U.S. goods, outlines response plan

OTTAWA — Ottawa is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on hundreds of goods originating in the United States — from meat and milk to carpets and curtains — in response to steep new American levies against Canada.
Ontario, Quebec and B.C. among provinces pulling U.S. booze from provincial retailers

Ontario, Quebec and B.C. among provinces pulling U.S. booze from provincial retailers

Canadian alcohol producers are cheering decisions from several provinces to yank U.S. booze from provincial liquor stores. They say the move will deliver a boost to homegrown business while adding ammunition to a federal plan aimed at getting the U.
Here's the latest as Canada prepares for Trump tariffs

Here's the latest as Canada prepares for Trump tariffs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced last night Canada will retaliate after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed 25 per cent tariffs against Canadian goods would go into effect Tuesday.
B.C. has pulled red state liquor from the shelves in response to Trump's tariff

B.C. has pulled red state liquor from the shelves in response to Trump's tariff

VANCOUVER — Liquor from U.S. Republican states is off store shelves in British Columbia in the first act of retaliation Premier David Eby has promised to tariffs announced by the United States. Walking around a B.C.
A short list of some of the U.S. goods to be hit with Canadian tariffs on Tuesday

A short list of some of the U.S. goods to be hit with Canadian tariffs on Tuesday

OTTAWA — Effective Tuesday, Canada is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on $30 billion in goods originating in the United States — part of Canada's response to sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Support, silence and confusion: Republicans respond to Trump's trade war

Support, silence and confusion: Republicans respond to Trump's trade war

WASHINGTON — U.S.
Big ambition, big competition: U.S. fast food chains flock to crowded Canadian market

Big ambition, big competition: U.S. fast food chains flock to crowded Canadian market

TORONTO — Competition has loomed over Jersey Mike’s push into Canada from the start. The U.S. sandwich chain revealed its Canadian ambitions just over a year ago on the same day as rival Jimmy John’s.
Business groups, economists sound the alarm over Trump's incoming tariffs

Business groups, economists sound the alarm over Trump's incoming tariffs

TORONTO — Corporate Canada and a slew of industries fuelling the country’s economy are decrying U.S. President Donald Trump's incoming tariffs, warning they will not just increase the cost of doing business but also weigh on everyday life.