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In the news today: Trump affirms tariff plan in front of Congress

In the news today: Trump affirms tariff plan in front of Congress

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump tells Congress tariffs benefit U.S. as commerce secretary floats idea of deal U.S.
Adversaries see opportunities to exploit 'strategically valuable' Arctic, CSIS says

Adversaries see opportunities to exploit 'strategically valuable' Arctic, CSIS says

OTTAWA — Canada's spy agency warns that colliding global developments make the Arctic an "attractive, strategic and vulnerable destination" for foreign adversaries seeking to establish a presence in Canada.
Trudeau says the U.S. launched a 'very dumb' trade war and Canada is fighting back

Trudeau says the U.S. launched a 'very dumb' trade war and Canada is fighting back

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump remained resolute about using tariffs to fill America's coffers hours after starting a North American trade war that rattled markets and was described by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as "very dumb.
Here's the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico

Here's the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump today imposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.
B.C. budget brings record deficit, billions in trade-war contingencies

B.C. budget brings record deficit, billions in trade-war contingencies

VICTORIA — The days leading up to British Columbia Finance Minister Brenda Bailey’s first budget had been a blur, she said, each “blended into the other” as she and her staff tried to keep up with unspooling developments in a potential Canada-U. S.
'Elbows up': Canadians angry, defiant as U.S. tariffs take effect

'Elbows up': Canadians angry, defiant as U.S. tariffs take effect

HALIFAX — In downtown Vancouver, Sandra Mori walked out of a provincial liquor store on Tuesday with B.C. wine, and raised her elbow to the sky. “Elbows up,” she said, referencing the common hockey term used to signal it's time to fight back.
'Give the guy a break': Ontario Premier Doug Ford defends Wayne Gretzky

'Give the guy a break': Ontario Premier Doug Ford defends Wayne Gretzky

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canadians should give Wayne Gretzky a break. The hockey legend has come under fire for supporting U.S.
How Canadians are reacting to Donald Trump's tariffs

How Canadians are reacting to Donald Trump's tariffs

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico kicked in at midnight, triggering a North American trade war.
Ottawa files notice to intervene in Supreme Court hearing on secularism bill

Ottawa files notice to intervene in Supreme Court hearing on secularism bill

OTTAWA — The federal government has officially filed a notice to intervene in the Supreme Court of Canada’s hearing on Quebec's secularism law.
How Canada and provincial governments are fighting back against Trump's tariff war

How Canada and provincial governments are fighting back against Trump's tariff war

OTTAWA — The federal government and Canada's provinces and territories answered U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Tuesday with immediate acts of economic retaliation and some supports for their own industries.