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Saskatchewan farmers are demanding action by the provincial and federal governments to deal with the looming trade war with both the United States and China. On March 8, the Chinese government announced 100 per cent tariffs on Canadian canola, rapeseed oil, rapeseed meal and pea products, along with a 25 per cent tariff on pork…
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 6, 2025 12:13 pm Updated March 6, 2025 6:32 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size An advocacy group for reproductive health says the Nova Scotia government is failing to address the recent spike in gender-based violence. The non-profit group Wellness Within…
European Central Bank (Photo-AP) The European central bank (ECB) reduced interest rates by 25 basis point on Thursday, aiming to stimulate economic activity as the eurozone grapples with sluggish growth. This move, which lowers borrowing costs for both consumers and businesses, comes amid mounting concerns about the impact of potential trade conflicts with the US…
Listen to article US stocks plunged on after President Donald Trump confirmed that steep tariffs on Canada and Mexico would take effect as scheduled, stoking fears of escalating trade tensions and economic uncertainty. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped nearly 800 points, or 1.8%, while the S&P 500 fell 2.1%, marking its worst trading day of the…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size As Atlantic Canada braces for potential U.S. tariffs, the executive director of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association is raising concerns about the impacts for the trucking industry. “The proposed 25 per cent tariffs on exports to the U.S. will, I think it’s safe to say, have a…
Prime Narendra Modi will be staying at the Blair House — the historic guest lodging for dignitaries visiting the White House. Located at 1651 Pennsylvania Avenue, directly across the street from the White House, this historic home is no ordinary guest house. Blair House has hosted Presidents, royalty, and world leaders, earning its nickname as…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Washington DC Thursday (local time) for a bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump. PM Modi’s visit to the White House, scheduled for February 12-13, marks the fourth week of Trump’s second term in office. The meeting between the two leaders comes amid heightened tensions surrounding Trump’s trade tariffs…
Canada’s former ambassador to the United States says he’s confident Ottawa can avoid the worst of the tariff threats proposed by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, but that Canada won’t be completely unscathed. Frank McKenna, who is now deputy chair at TD Securities, said he believes the incoming president is looking to use money from tariffs…
