Tariffs

• What we know about Trump’s forced labour claims against Canada

  Canada is facing the prospect of entirely new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration as the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, is up for renewal.

  Canada

  Jun 4
  
• U.S. proposes tariffs on Canada, other partners over forced labour concerns

  The report released by the U.S. Trade Representative said Canada, Mexico, Taiwan and the United Kingdom and some other countries would face 10% additional tariffs.

  Economy

  Jun 3
  
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• Federal government invests $12-million in B.C. forestry sector

  Minister Tim Hodgson says the funding will prioritize 14 projects that use low-carbon wood technology, expand the use of mass timber in construction, or are Indigenous operated.

  Economy

  May 14
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• Canada’s auto industry at ‘inflection point’ dependant on U.S. free trade: report

  The report outlined various paths for the auto industry, ranging from an increase in its unit volume to two million by 2040 or seeing assembly plants shutter by the same year.

  Canada

  May 13
• Dr. Doug Ford takes pro-trade message to Michigan university

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford received an honorary doctorate in Michigan, using his speech to warn tariffs could harm Canada-U.S. ties and urging the countries to work together.

  Politics

  May 2
• GM to spend $691M on St. Catharines engine plant

  The investment comes as tariffs imposed by the U.S. government have raised concerns about the future of Canada's automotive sector. 

  Canada

  Apr 29
• Quebec’s South Shore Furniture closing as sales dwindle amid Trump tariffs

  The company said it made every effort to maintain operations and jobs but could no longer continue in a market "where the rules of the world trade organization are not respected."

  Canada

  Apr 27
• Ottawa to supply $15.6M to tariff-impacted Saskatchewan workers and employers

  The federal government says it's funding a $15.6 million program to support workers and employers hit by tariffs in Saskatchewan.

  Economy

  Mar 27
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• Poilievre proposes tariff-free Canada-U.S. auto pact to boost production

  Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre proposed a tariff-free auto pact with the U.S. to revive Canada’s auto sector, at a press conference in Windsor, Ont. on Sunday.

  Economy

  Mar 15
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• Automaker with higher Canadian production to get more tariff-free U.S. imports

  Ottawa allows automakers to import a certain quota of vehicles made in the United States tariff-free, based in part on their level of automotive assembly in Canada.

  Canada

  Mar 9