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Premiums for consumers buying aluminum in the U.S. have hit record highs as steep import tariffs continue to tighten global supplies. U.S. President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on the metal to 50 per cent in June with the aim of supporting investment in American production. Joe Scarpelli has this story and more in Business Matters...

New research from the University of New Brunswick is looking at how to make aluminum smelting more efficient and sustainable while also creating a source of clean energy. Johnny James spoke with those behind the research about how it all works.

Millions of empty aluminum cans end up in landfills each year, but many more are recycled thanks to the often-unseen work of “binners.” A Montreal non-profit has partnered with a Toronto-based ad agency to support the undervalued collection process.

In a show of can-do spirit, Trent Hills and Selwyn Township went head-to-head to see which could collect more alumnium can tabs in an effort to fundraise for guide dogs. Madeleine McColl was at the final weigh-in on Tuesday for the friendly competition.

The federal government is facing some heat over their decision to exempt some Chinese and American steel and aluminum imports from counter tariffs. Mackenzie Gray explains how Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is defending the Liberals’ move, and what the decision could mean for businesses and the economy.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday that Canada is negotiating sectoral trade deals with the U.S.— in aluminum, pharmaceuticals and other strategic areas – that will “likely persist” alongside a revised Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement (CUSMA).

Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Washington on Monday for his second high-stakes face-to-face meeting with the U.S. President. Pressure is mounting on Carney to find an off-ramp from U.S. tariffs that are hammering Canadian steel, aluminum and auto industries, among others. Nathaniel Dove reports on the prospects for a breakthrough.

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the federal government is committing “hundreds of millions of dollars” to the aluminum sector, which has been slammed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Touria Izri reports on the promise, and what the industry is calling on the feds to do.

Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Washington on Monday for his second high-stakes face-to-face meeting with the U.S. President. Pressure is mounting on Carney to find an off-ramp from U.S. tariffs that are hammering Canadian steel, aluminum and auto industries, among others. Protests erupted across the U.S. on Sunday against President Donald Trump’s plans to...

Industry Minister Melanie Joly said on Monday that the aluminum sector is expected to receive “hundreds of millions” of dollars from the federal government’s tariff relief fund. Aluminum Association of Canada president Jean Simard added the funding is about ensuring the sector remains competitive globally.

Texas and California propose redrawing congressional district maps to influence the 2026 midterm elections, as U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum doubled this week.  Global News Washington Correspondent Reggie Cecchini joins Miranda Anthistle for This Week in Washington.

On Wednesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said that Canada should hit  back at U.S. President Donald Trump “twice as hard” as the Trump administration expanded its 50 per cent steel and aluminum tariffs to include more than 400 additional product categories on Tuesday. “We aren’t going to roll over. We aren’t going to kiss his backside. We’re going to...

Ottawa is promising changes to the bail system and the impact that could have in Manitoba, how one local farmer is faring this harvest season and the tariff-plagued aluminum industry receives millions in government support

The federal government’s tariff relief plans for the aluminum industry and Atlantic Canada. Palestinian gunmen open fire at a busy bus stop in Jerusalem. A four-year manhunt for a fugitive father in New Zealand ends in a deadly shootout. Plus, a warning about the consequences of young Canadians’ increased exposure to sports betting.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is removing all tariffs on U.S. goods covered under the Canada/ United States/ Mexico agreement (or CUSMA). Carney says Canada will retain tariffs on steel, aluminum and automotive products as Carney works with the U.S. to resolve issues. Some may see this as a weakness, but as Keith Baldrey...

As U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium continue to impact some Canadian industries, it’s having a spillover effect on the equipment Canada’s farmers use. As Skylar Peters explains, farmers and the dealers that sell equipment are dealing with increased costs to do their jobs, but are trying to find ways to reduce the impact.

The Ford government has unveiled the first major pillar of its response to tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. The $1 billion confirmed by Ontario ministers on Wednesday – which comes as part of the new “Protecting Ontario Financing Program” – will provide emergency loans and support to impacted businesses in the steel, aluminum, and...

The federal government has announced steel and aluminum measures to counter U.S. tariffs. Andrew Wynn-Williams, Divisional VP of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters joins Jennifer Palma on Global News Morning Weekend BC to discuss if the help is enough.

At a meeting in June, Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump set July 21st — as a target date to finalize a new Canada/U-S economic and security agreement. If a deal isn’t reached by then, Ottawa says it will escalate counter tariffs, particularly on steel, aluminum — and potentially auto parts. The...

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory measures on American steel and aluminum tariffs Thursday morning. Richard Zussman has more on the negotiation tactic and other announcements made by Carney to get the deal done.