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Importers warn new duty payment system will cause headaches, delays on top of tariffs

Importers warn new duty payment system will cause headaches, delays on top of tariffs

MONTREAL — Importers are warning that the launch of a new online payment regime this week will cause financial headaches and logistical snarls for shippers bringing goods into Canada.
Stocks, bonds and the dollar drift after the latest downgrade to the US government's credit rating

Stocks, bonds and the dollar drift after the latest downgrade to the US government's credit rating

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks, bonds and the value of the U.S. dollar drifted following the latest reminder that the U.S government seems to be hurtling toward an unsustainable mountain of debt. The S&P 500 edged up 0.
Canada Soccer names preliminary 60-man roster for this summer's CONCACAF Gold Cup

Canada Soccer names preliminary 60-man roster for this summer's CONCACAF Gold Cup

Canada has filed its preliminary roster for next month's CONCACAF Gold Cup, a 60-man list that will be reduced to a final squad of 23 to 26 players by June 4.
The UK and the EU announce new deals and renew ties, 5 years after Brexit

The UK and the EU announce new deals and renew ties, 5 years after Brexit

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government said Monday it has struck new agreements with the European Union on boosting defense cooperation, easing food trade and border checks.
Tariffs, economic uncertainty chilling cottage housing market, report says

Tariffs, economic uncertainty chilling cottage housing market, report says

The May long weekend marks the unofficial start of cottage season for many Canadians, but a new report says some looking to buy a vacation home of their own are holding back until economic tensions settle.
Portugal's election brings another minority government and a far-right rise

Portugal's election brings another minority government and a far-right rise

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal’s president was due to convene the country’s political parties for consultations on Monday, after a general election delivered another minority government as well as an unprecedented showing by populist party Chega (E
Portugal's election brings another minority government and a far-right rise

Portugal's election brings another minority government and a far-right rise

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal’s president was due to convene the country’s political parties for consultations on Monday, after a general election delivered another minority government as well as a strong showing by populist party Chega (Enough) t
Pro-EU centrist wins Romania’s tense presidential race over hard-right nationalist

Pro-EU centrist wins Romania’s tense presidential race over hard-right nationalist

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Pro-European Union candidate Nicusor Dan on Sunday won Romania’s closely watched presidential runoff against a hard-right nationalist who modeled his campaign after U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump's big bill advances in rare weekend vote as House conservatives negotiate changes

Trump's big bill advances in rare weekend vote as House conservatives negotiate changes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans advanced their massive tax cut and border security package out of a key House committee during a rare Sunday night vote as deficit hawks who had blocked the measure two days earlier allowed it to move forward, citing wha
New Jersey Transit train engineers reach tentative deal to end strike that halted NYC routes

New Jersey Transit train engineers reach tentative deal to end strike that halted NYC routes

NEWARK, N.J.