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PM says Ottawa will defend workers and businesses after latest U.S. trade threats
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Canadian government will "steadfastly" defend workers and businesses following the latest trade threats by U.S. President Donald Trump. In a post on social media, C...
Jul 11, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump, right, and Prime Minister Mark Carney participate in a session of the G7 Summit, Monday, June 16, 2025, in Kananaskis, Canada. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Western Premiers Wrapping Up Meeting in Yellowknife
British Columbia Premier David Eby says separatism discussions in some parts of the country are a "colossal waste of time and energy," as he meets fellow leaders from Western Canada in Yellowknife. Eb...
May 22, 2025 British Columbia Premier David Eby, from left, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok during a media availability at the 2024 Western Premiers’ Conference in Whitehorse, Monday, June 10, 2024. CANADIAN PRESS/Crystal Schick
Saskatchewan exports higher in 2024 than 2023: STEP report
2024 was the third-highest year for exports for Saskatchewan, according to the annual State of Trade report from the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP). Total value of exports last year ...
May 20, 2025 Freight train transporting containers near Hamburg harbor on a clear day. | Photo by Wolfgang Weiser
China raises its retaliatory tariff on the US to 84% as it vows to 'fight to the end'
BANGKOK (AP) - China again vowed to "fight to the end" Wednesday in an escalating trade war with the U.S. as it announced it would raise tariffs on American goods to 84% from Thursday. Beijing also ad...
Apr 09, 2025 Trucks line up to depart from a container terminal in Nanjing in east China's Jiangsu province on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (Chinatopix Via AP)
Sask leaders breathe sigh of relief on tariffs
REGINA - Saskatchewan political leaders and many residents are breathing a sigh of relief as Canada apparently has escaped the brunt of President Donald Trump's tariffs. In an announcement at the Whit...
Apr 03, 2025 Premier Scott Moe issued a statement on the latest tariffs Wednesday. File photo. John Cairns
Trump's tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Donald Trump's tariff regime will "fundamentally change the global trading system" after the U.S. president exempted Canada from his so-called "liberation day" tariff l...
Apr 03, 2025 This composite image shows Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, in Kitchener, Ont. on March 26, 2025 and President Donald Trump, right, in Washington on March 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn/AP - Pool
Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners - a 34% tax on imports from China and 20% on the European Union, among others - that thr...
Apr 03, 2025 President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Trump tariff response, procurement still hot issues at the Leg
REGINA - With a round of potential 20 per cent US tariffs set to hit April 2, the issue of Trump tariffs and retaliatory measures were front and centre at the Legislature Tuesday. Opposition New Democ...
Apr 02, 2025 With Trump set to impose tariffs April 2, Opposition Leader Carla Beck speaks to reporters about the Saskatchewan government’s response. John Cairns
The hot new trend: making travel plans to avoid the USA
REGINA - Back in January, I hopped on a plane for my usual winter getaway break to Las Vegas, in an effort to escape the ice and snow. I came back right before President Donald Trump slammed Canada wi...
Apr 01, 2025 John Cairns writes about the US boycott by tourists — even though he isn’t that big into tourist boycotts.
Saskatchewan to stop buying U.S. alcohol during trade war: Premier Moe
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Wednesday the province will stop purchasing American booze and work to stop buying other U.S. goods. His comments come one day after U.S. President Donald Trum...
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