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Loonie falls, S&P/TSX composite closes down nearly 300 points on tariff threat

Loonie falls, S&P/TSX composite closes down nearly 300 points on tariff threat

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down nearly 300 points 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.
Wall Street falls following Trump's tariffs, but not as badly as feared in the morning

Wall Street falls following Trump's tariffs, but not as badly as feared in the morning

NEW YORK (AP) — The threat of a punishing trade war sent Wall Street on a roller coaster Monday. After initially falling sharply on worries about President Donald Trump’s tariffs , U.S.
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.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says 'Canadians will lose' in U.S. trade war

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says 'Canadians will lose' in U.S. trade war

SASKATOON, Sask. — Canadians would lose if the country becomes steeped in a trade war with the United States, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Monday.
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.
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.
Doug Ford says Ontario will rip up Starlink contract with Elon Musk company

Doug Ford says Ontario will rip up Starlink contract with Elon Musk company

Ontario will rip up a $100-million contract with Elon Musk's SpaceX to deliver high-speed internet to remote areas, as part of the province's response to U.S. tariffs, Premier Doug Ford has announced.
'There will be no winners.' Atlantic Canada braces for impact of U.S. tariffs

'There will be no winners.' Atlantic Canada braces for impact of U.S. tariffs

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The looming trade war between Canada and the United States raised alarm throughout the Atlantic provinces on Monday as leaders calculated the economic toll of hefty tariffs threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Manitoba premier says he's looking for ways to ban U.S. companies from bids

Manitoba premier says he's looking for ways to ban U.S. companies from bids

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is looking for ways to prevent companies in the United States from bidding on provincial contracts as another retaliatory measure against tariffs on Canadian goods threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Alberta's cabinet set to meet Tuesday to discuss potential response to U.S. tariffs

Alberta's cabinet set to meet Tuesday to discuss potential response to U.S. tariffs

EDMONTON — As other provinces announce retaliation measures against U.S. tariffs, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government says her cabinet will meet to discuss potential next steps.