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Toronto mayor orders plan to respond to U.S. tariffs, review procurement policies

Toronto mayor orders plan to respond to U.S. tariffs, review procurement policies

TORONTO — Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has instructed city staff to co-ordinate with federal and provincial governments to respond to looming U.S. tariffs with a plan that includes a review of the city's procurement policies.
Yukon premier says northerners are feeling anxious about incoming tariffs

Yukon premier says northerners are feeling anxious about incoming tariffs

Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says northerners are feeling anxious about looming U.S. tariffs. Pillai says the cost of groceries in Yukon is already high, as it imports dairy products, fruits and vegetables directly from the U.S.
In Kentucky bourbon country, the newest trade war feels like a hangover that won't go away

In Kentucky bourbon country, the newest trade war feels like a hangover that won't go away

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (AP) — In the rolling hills of Kentucky where most of the world's bourbon supply is crafted, the prospect of a new trade war feels like an aching hangover that won't go away.
Auto sector hoping for tariff relief as tariff shutdowns loom

Auto sector hoping for tariff relief as tariff shutdowns loom

TORONTO — Canada's auto sector is hoping for the tariff reprieve Mexico has secured as it faces a potential shutdown from the added border tax.
From made in Canada to product of Canada: How to make sense of Canadian labels

From made in Canada to product of Canada: How to make sense of Canadian labels

TORONTO — Shoppers have been caught up in the buy Canadian fervour since U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Sunday applying 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian goods starting Tuesday.
Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, but import taxes still in place for Canada and China

Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, but import taxes still in place for Canada and China

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.
Loonie falls, S&P/TSX composite down more than 250 points, but off lows of the day

Loonie falls, S&P/TSX composite down more than 250 points, but off lows of the day

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down more than 250 points in afternoon trading, while the loonie fell to its lowest level in more than two decades as Canadian exports to the United States face sweeping tariffs starting Tuesday.
Investors are betting Musk and Tesla will make a fortune under Trump even as threats mount

Investors are betting Musk and Tesla will make a fortune under Trump even as threats mount

NEW YORK (AP) — For Elon Musk fans, it’s the half a trillion-dollar bet.
Trump followed through on tariffs. Is he ready for the fallout? Are Americans? Here's what to know

Trump followed through on tariffs. Is he ready for the fallout? Are Americans? Here's what to know

ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump has taken executive action to impose or threaten new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China.
Saskatchewan premier says Canadians would lose in U.S. trade war

Saskatchewan premier says Canadians would lose in U.S. trade war

SASKATOON, Sask. — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Canadians would lose if their country were to find itself in a broad trade war with the United States.