tariffs News Updates

Government, Business, Logistics

Freeland: Canada Can Work With Trump to Challenge China

The Canadian candidate for prime minister said she believes Trump is smart and is threatening to impose tariffs on allies in part to pave the way for tougher policies on China.

January 28, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Canada’s Freeland Urges Nations to Unite Against US Tariffs

A candidate running to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister is calling for an international summit to develop a response to President Donald Trump’s economic threats.

January 27, 2025
Government, Business

Canada, Mexico Steelmakers Refuse New US Orders

Some steelmakers in Canada and Mexico are telling customers that they are refusing new orders to the U.S. on concerns that President Donald Trump soon will reimpose duties.

January 24, 2025
Government, Business

Ontario Leader Will Call Election to Fight Trump Tariffs

TORONTO — The leader of Ontario said Jan. 24 he will be calling an election next week because he needs a mandate to fight U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs.

January 24, 2025
Government, Business

Trudeau Says Americans Will Pay More if Trump Sets Tariffs

TORONTO — Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Jan. 23 that American consumers will pay more whenever President Donald Trump decides to apply tariffs on Canadian products.

January 24, 2025
Government, Business

Tariffs: First Days of the Trump Administration

President Donald Trump said Jan. 20 that he expects to put 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting on Feb. 1, while declining to flesh out his plans for taxing Chinese imports.   

January 23, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump Urges Lower Oil Prices, Interest Rate Cuts at Davos

President Donald Trump said he would ask Saudi Arabia and other OPEC nations to “bring down the cost of oil” and reiterated his threat to use tariffs to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. 

January 23, 2025
Government, Business

Canada Says It’s Ready to Respond to US Tariffs

TORONTO — Top Canadian ministers said Jan. 20 that Canada will be ready to retaliate after President Donald Trump said he was thinking of imposing a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico on Feb. 1.

January 21, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Trump Says 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Coming Feb. 1

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Jan. 20 that he expects to put 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Feb. 1, while declining to flesh out his plans for taxing Chinese imports.

January 21, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Trump Sworn in as 47th President After Historic Comeback

Trump will act swiftly after the ceremony, with executive orders to clamp down on border crossings, increase fossil fuel development and end diversity and inclusion programs.

January 20, 2025