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Manitoba pulls U.S. booze, offers tax deferrals to businesses in wake of tariffs

Manitoba pulls U.S. booze, offers tax deferrals to businesses in wake of tariffs

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government offered tax deferrals to businesses and pulled American products from liquor stores Tuesday in response to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump's trade war draws swift retaliation with new tariffs from Mexico, Canada and China

Trump's trade war draws swift retaliation with new tariffs from Mexico, Canada and China

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump launched a trade war Tuesday against America’s three biggest trading partners , drawing immediate retaliation from Mexico, Canada and China and sending financial markets into a tailspin as the U.S.
Groups say B.C.’s tariff budget is defensive, with an economic growth plan needed

Groups say B.C.’s tariff budget is defensive, with an economic growth plan needed

VICTORIA — Industry and labour groups say the latest British Columbia budget shows the province is taking a defensive position in response to the tariffs from the United States, which may not be enough to help the economy as a North American trade wa
Wall Street falls again as losses wipe out all post-election gains for the S&P 500

Wall Street falls again as losses wipe out all post-election gains for the S&P 500

Stocks racked up more losses on Wall Street Tuesday as a trade war between the U.S. and its key trading partners escalated, wiping out all the gains since Election Day for the S&P 500.
By the numbers as British Columbia releases its 2025 budget

By the numbers as British Columbia releases its 2025 budget

VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Finance Minister Brenda Bailey has handed down a budget she says will defend the province against “unjustified” U.S. tariffs. Here’s a look at some of the budget’s key numbers and the tariffs’ projected impacts on B.C.
From record deficit to ICBC rebate, here are highlights of British Columbia's budget

From record deficit to ICBC rebate, here are highlights of British Columbia's budget

VICTORIA — Here are some highlights of British Columbia’s budget, delivered by Finance Minister Brenda Bailey on the same day that U.S. tariffs on imports from Canada were enacted, setting off a North American trade war.
Ontario rips up Starlink deal, plans to add energy surcharge in response to tariffs

Ontario rips up Starlink deal, plans to add energy surcharge in response to tariffs

TORONTO — Ontario will ban American companies from $30 billion worth of procurement contracts, rip up a $100-million Starlink deal and eradicate U.S. booze in its first wave of retaliations against U.S.
'Not how you treat your friends': Yukon stops orders of U.S. alcohol after tariffs

'Not how you treat your friends': Yukon stops orders of U.S. alcohol after tariffs

Yukon is no longer placing orders for U.S.-made alcohol and is removing American products from all government liquor stores in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods.
'An attack on our country:' Atlantic Canadian premiers take aim at Trump's tariffs

'An attack on our country:' Atlantic Canadian premiers take aim at Trump's tariffs

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Atlantic Canadian premiers woke up Tuesday in a trade war with the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on most Canadian products, making good on months of threats.
Saskatchewan premier Moe says Trump 'wrong' as punishing U.S. tariffs kick in

Saskatchewan premier Moe says Trump 'wrong' as punishing U.S. tariffs kick in

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says U.S. President Donald Trump is "simply wrong" for imposing punishing tariffs on Canadian goods.