Fact check: Is Trump claiming victory too soon on tariffs against China and Canada?
Here’s a look at the president’s tweets Monday and the reality behind them. Continue reading
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Federal minister tells Hamilton Steel Summit, ‘We have your back’
According to the local chamber of commerce, 10,000 Hamiltonians are employed in the steel sector and another 40,000 work in spinoff jobs. Continue reading
Hamilton Steel Summit to stress threat of U.S. tariffs
More than 200 people are expected to attend the Hamilton Steel Summit including industry executives, union leaders and politicians from all levels of government. Continue reading
As NAFTA talks set to resume, Americans appear split on moving forward without Canada
A new poll suggests Americans are split on whether to support a new NAFTA deal if it does not include Canada. Continue reading
Fewer than half of Americans expect Trump’s tariffs to improve the economy: poll
Less than half of Americans expect Donald Trump’s tariffs to do much to help the U.S. economy, but their widespread unpopularity hasn’t led most Republicans to stray from supporting the president’s trade policy. Continue reading
Alberta farmers making tough decisions about whether to buy new equipment because of U.S. tariffs
By Kyle Benning Videographer
John McKee was hoping to buy a piece of equipment he said will make his life easier, but new tariffs compounded by a couple of warm summers is making him question a potential purchase. Continue reading
Ottawa preparing response if Donald Trump follows through with U.S. auto tariffs threat
Navdeep Bains said Plan A is to continue encouraging the U.S. to back away from the tariff threat, which industry has warned would inflict significant damage on both countries’ economies. Continue reading
Trump steel tariffs sparking ‘surge’ in imports that have feds ‘concerned:’ Morneau
A “surge” in foreign steel products coming into Canada has federal officials considering “exceptional” safeguard measures. Continue reading
Trump encourages Harley-Davidson boycott if company moves production overseas: Twitter
Tensions between Harley Davidson and the Trump administration have been brewing for months, starting with Trump’s implementation of tariffs on aluminum and steel imports from several countries in an effort to increase domestic manufacturing. Continue reading
Donald Trump: ‘Canada must wait’ on trade deal, but Mexican one is coming nicely
“Canada must wait. Their Tariffs and Trade Barriers are far too high. Will tax cars if we can’t make a deal!” the president’s tweet read. Continue reading
