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Fact-checking Trump’s claims that Canada has 300% tariffs on U.S. dairy

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that Canada is taking advantage of the United States through dairy tariffs. Speaking to reporters in the White House Rose Garden to announce his global tariffs on April 3, Trump said that Canada imposes a 250 to 300 per cent tariff on U.S. dairy products.

Asian shares deepen losses after another Wall St retreat as tariffs due to take effect

Asian shares sank again on Wednesday as the latest set of U.S. tariffs, including a massive 104% levy on Chinese imports, was due to take effect.

U.S. to impose 104% tariffs against China tonight, Canada ready to launch auto levies

The U.S. will impose 104 per cent tariffs against China at midnight tonight, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed at a press briefing.

Trump signs executive orders to boost coal, a reliable but polluting energy source

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a series of executive orders aimed at boosting the struggling coal industry, a reliable but polluting energy source that’s long been in decline.

U.S. stocks dive after another stunning reversal as uncertainty reigns about Trump’s tariffs

The U.S. stock market is careening through a second straight day of stunning swings Tuesday as uncertainty reigns about what whether President Donald Trump will ease up on his trade war, which is scheduled to kick into a higher gear after midnight.

Average asking rents decrease for sixth straight month to $2,119: report

A new report says the national average asking rent in March was $2,119, marking the sixth straight month of year-over-year declines.

Keystone oil pipeline shutdown could quickly lead to higher gasoline prices

The Keystone oil pipeline was shut down Tuesday morning after it ruptured in North Dakota, halting the flow of thousands of gallons of crude oil from Canada to refineries in the U.S.

Canadian oil and gas producers ‘looking through’ market volatility: CAPP CEO

The head of Canada’s biggest oil and gas advocacy group says companies are looking through the recent market upheaval and focusing on the long-term demand outlook.

Boston Pizza, New York Fries: Tariff war tests Canadian companies with U.S. names

Canada’s tariff war with the U.S. has many homegrown companies hoping customers remember there’s more to them than their names.

Canada needs 'growth-first' agenda in volatile times: Scotiabank CEO

The head of Scotiabank says Canada needs a “growth-first agenda” as the country finds itself at a crossroads.

‘They simply can’t produce it alone’: Industry association responds to new duties on Canada’s softwood lumber

American consumers could be paying more to build new homes after the U.S. announced it will more than double existing duties on Canadian softwood lumber.

U.S. Steel hits 52-week high after Trump orders new security review of Nippon Steel bid

Shares of U.S. Steel are hitting a 52-week high after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a new national security review of Nippon Steel’s proposed bid to buy U.S. Steel for nearly US$15 billion.

For young investors looking for bond exposure, it’s best to keep it simple: experts

For young investors who are building the fixed-income portion of their portfolio, it’s best they keep their approach simple and go for low-cost investment options, experts say.

Cineplex reports $29.5M March box office, down from $59.2M a year ago

Cineplex Inc. says its box office revenue for March totalled $29.5 million, down from $59.2 million a year earlier when its results were powered by Dune: Part Two and Kung Fu Panda 4.

Sticking with a retirement investing plan during times of volatility

Three days of wild market volatility sparked by U.S. tariffs is enough to cause any investor stress, but for those in retirement, the plunge can be extra difficult.