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Trump says he will announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs Monday, and more import duties are coming

Trump says he will announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs Monday, and more import duties are coming

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he will announce on Monday that the United States will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada and Mexico , as well as other import duties later in the week.
Trump says he will announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs Monday, and more import duties are coming

Trump says he will announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs Monday, and more import duties are coming

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he will announce on Monday that the United States will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada and Mexico, as well as other import duties later in the week.
Air Transat scraps free carry-on bag on low-fare tickets

Air Transat scraps free carry-on bag on low-fare tickets

MONTREAL — Air Transat says it will no longer allow carry-on bags for its low-fare customers on most flights in the latest example of discount carrier tactics entering the mainstream.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week, from more tariffs news to the summary of deliberations for thje Bank of Canada's latest interest rate decision.
Manitobans polled on electricity rate hike, different rates during the day

Manitobans polled on electricity rate hike, different rates during the day

WINNIPEG — While the Manitoba government has promised to keep electricity rates low, the province's energy Crown corporation is asking people for their thoughts on a rate hike for electricity and changes that could see different rates applied at diff
Long-sought push to diversify trade partners gathers momentum under threat of tariffs

Long-sought push to diversify trade partners gathers momentum under threat of tariffs

TORONTO — Finding a new partner is never easy, but the threat of U.S. tariffs has brought the need to diversify Canada's trade relationships into the spotlight like never before. Not that leaders haven’t been pushing on this for years.
From bagels to 'Canadianos,' Trump tariff threat inspires symbolic acts of patriotism

From bagels to 'Canadianos,' Trump tariff threat inspires symbolic acts of patriotism

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Ontario NDP pledges grocery rebate as PC leader Ford touts border security measures

Ontario NDP pledges grocery rebate as PC leader Ford touts border security measures

Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford touted his party's border security measures amid the threat of U.S. tariffs, as the NDP focused on pocketbook issues Saturday with the promise of a monthly grocery rebate for millions of people.
Amazon starts closing Quebec warehouses as union president calls for boycott

Amazon starts closing Quebec warehouses as union president calls for boycott

MONTREAL — The union that represents workers at what was Canada’s only unionized Amazon warehouse says the online retail giant has begun shutting down its seven facilities in Quebec this week, putting thousands of employees out of work.
Transit workers in British Columbia's Cowichan Valley launch strike in labour dispute

Transit workers in British Columbia's Cowichan Valley launch strike in labour dispute

VANCOUVER — Transit workers in British Columbia's Cowichan Valley have launched strike action, shutting down services in the area after talks with their employer broke down.