Trump tariffs, which have spurred a global trade war with the U.S., risks fragmenting the status quo for global supply chains
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The overlooked generation? Anxious gen-Zers promised little in election
In an election where older generations care most about Trump — and are most likely to vote — the concerns of gen-Zers may be overshadowed
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Trump fears and Canadian pride crater Bloc support in Quebec
With a strong surge in Quebecers’ professed ‘attachment to Canada’, the Liberals under Carney pull into first place in Quebec
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Canada central bank holds interest rate steady amid tariffs chaos
If Canada’s economy showed signs of contracting in the coming months, the Bank of Canada ‘will feel more pressure to respond with a rate cut’
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Canada sees surprise inflation dip as uncertainty grows
Inflation in Canada fell to 2.3 per cent in March, which could add pressure on the Bank of Canada to cut its key lending rate, says expert
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Ottawa offers automakers tariff relief, Honda denies weighing move
Ottawa offers tariff relief to automakers on the condition they maintain production in Canada. Honda says “no changes” to Canadian facilities
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Tariff war could cut U.S.-China goods trade by 80%: WTO chief
The U.S. and China account for three per cent of world trade, says WTO. The tariff war could ‘severely damage the global economic outlook’
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Trump says no one ‘off the hook’ on tariffs but markets rise
Trump and some of his top aides said Sunday that the tariff exemptions had been misconstrued and would only be temporary
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Canada, U.S. to start trade talks in May: Carney
Carney said he wants to ensure the next Canadian government ‘will be in the best possible position for negotiations with the United States’
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Jolted by Trump’s tariffs, EU woos new global partners
Trump’s tariff blitz has spurred the EU to embark on a charm offensive to diversify its alliances in Canada, Asia and beyond