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Source: Financialpost April 02, 2025

Trump's tariff threats revive long-dead idea that Canadian auto sector can go it alone

Vehicles rank as Canada's second-largest export, valued at $51 billion, so a collapse could ripple through the economy Get the latest from Gabriel Friedman straight to your inbox Sign Up United States President Donald Trump and Mark Carney agree on at...

Source: Financialpost April 02, 2025

Linda Hasenfratz: You can't unscramble the eggs on auto trade — the costs are enormous

Opinion: Shifting production comes at great cost but saves nothing and brings no additional revenue. Where is the payback?Every Canadian I meet is in a flurry about the impact of potential tariffs that change in scope and size with the wind. What do we do to...

Source: Financialpost April 02, 2025

Posthaste: Why these economists think the 'worst is over' for the Canadian dollar

Recession risks are rising in the United States and the Fed is starting to 'outdove' the Bank of Canada We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. Posthaste: Why these econ...

Source: Financialpost April 02, 2025

U.S. Senate set to vote on challenge to Trump’s justification for tariffs against Canada

Resolution aims to 'turn off' the Canadian emergency declared by the U.S. presidentA bipartisan group of U.S. Senate lawmakers are set to vote on a resolution to challenge U.S. President Donald Trump’s national security justification for tariffs against Cana...

Source: Financialpost April 02, 2025

Here's a reality check on Trump's potential ‘Liberation Day’ trade beefs with Canada

While some issues have long caused friction, much of what the U.S. president says doesn't stand up to fact checking Get the latest from Barbara Shecter straight to your inbox Sign Up On April 2, the United States is scheduled to unveil reciprocal tari...

Economy Source: Financialpost April 02, 2025

John Ruffolo: Removing interprovincial trade barriers is a mirage, not a solution

Chasing shiny objects while we need to dramatically shift how Canada governs its economy is a luxury we cannot affordCharles Napier Sturt — I want you to remember this name. Sturt was a British army officer who contributed much to the mapping of the Australi...

Source: Financialpost April 01, 2025

Diane Francis: The Liberals' lost decade

Now, Mark Carney is in charge. But he has demonstrated an inadequate grasp of the problems facing CanadaThe Liberal party has no business running Canada because it has driven the country’s living standards into the ditch over the past decade. The Liberals ma...

Source: Financialpost April 01, 2025

Orange juice demand fears squeeze market plunging futures to 2-year low

Trump tariff turmoil adds to pressure on pricesOrange juice futures have collapsed to the lowest in two years as demand remains weak and hopes of a modest production recovery in top grower Brazil emerge. Tariff turmoil is also adding pressure. We apologize...

Source: Financialpost April 01, 2025

Posthaste: How Canadians themselves might be the best weapon against Trump's tariffs

Choices we make at the grocery store, shopping mall and travel agent could have big impact, says CIBC We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. Posthaste: How Canadians th...

Source: Financialpost April 01, 2025

Donald Trump to unveil reciprocal tariffs April 2 with Canada among likely targets

Sectoral duties also coming but aren't the focus of Wednesday's event, says White House press secretaryUnited States President Donald Trump will announce his reciprocal tariff push on Wednesday during an event in the White House Rose Garden, his top spokeswo...