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'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.
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment cuts 80 jobs in company-wide restructuring

Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment cuts 80 jobs in company-wide restructuring

TORONTO — Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment is cutting 80 jobs, with a number of vacant positions also impacted under a company-wide restructuring.
As trade wars heat up, live music association drums up support for homegrown music

As trade wars heat up, live music association drums up support for homegrown music

TORONTO — The Canadian Live Music Association says it's responding to the U.S. tariffs with a new campaign to promote homegrown musicians and venues.
Historic New England-Atlantic Canada trading relationship faces tariff battering

Historic New England-Atlantic Canada trading relationship faces tariff battering

The deeply rooted trading relationship between Atlantic Canada and New England started to unravel Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs began causing economic harm on both sides of the border. In Saint John, N.B.
Alberta premier slams U.S. tariffs as 'foolish,' but energy retaliation off the table

Alberta premier slams U.S. tariffs as 'foolish,' but energy retaliation off the table

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith lashed out Tuesday as hefty, sweeping U.S. tariffs kicked in on Canadian goods, but she reiterated she won't retaliate by hiking levies on oil and gas heading south of the border. "This (U.S.
BlackRock strikes deal to bring ports on both sides of Panama Canal under American control

BlackRock strikes deal to bring ports on both sides of Panama Canal under American control

A Hong Kong-based conglomerate has agreed to sell its controlling stake in a subsidiary that operates ports near the Panama Canal to a consortium including BlackRock Inc.
'Retaliatory pipelines': Push to export crude away from U.S. intensify amid tariffs

'Retaliatory pipelines': Push to export crude away from U.S. intensify amid tariffs

CALGARY — The push for Canada to send more of its oil and natural gas to markets outside of the United States intensified Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump pressed ahead with a 10 per cent levy on energy imports.
Target posts strong Q4 profits and sales, but warns of cautious spending as tariffs take hold

Target posts strong Q4 profits and sales, but warns of cautious spending as tariffs take hold

NEW YORK (AP) — Sales and profits slipped for Target during the crucial holiday quarter as customers held back on spending, and the company said there will be “meaningful pressure” on its profits to start the year because of tariffs on Mexico, Canada
BlackRock strikes deal to bring ports on both sides of Panama Canal under American control

BlackRock strikes deal to bring ports on both sides of Panama Canal under American control

A Hong Kong-based conglomerate has agreed to sell its controlling stake in a subsidiary that operates ports near the Panama Canal to a consortium including BlackRock Inc.