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Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

No New Tariffs for Canada, Mexico Under Trump Update

President Donald Trump’s sudden change to tariff policy on April 9 won’t affect the rates that currently apply to Canadian and Mexican products, according to a White House official.

April 9, 2025
Government, Business

US Hits Canada Lumber With 34% Duties Even Before Tariffs

The U.S. is poised to more than double duties on Canadian softwood lumber to 34.45%, putting more pressure on U.S. materials costs even before  any new tariffs on the sector.

April 7, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Canada Hits US Autos With Tariffs, Mirroring Trump’s Move

Canada will put 25% retaliatory tariffs on U.S.-made vehicles in response to the Trump administration’s import taxes on foreign autos, Prime Minister Mark Carney said April 3.

April 3, 2025
Government, Business

Ontario’s Ford Pushes Canada-US Trade Deal Without Mexico

Ontario’s premier Doug Ford reiterated his call for Canada to strike a bilateral trade deal with the U.S., cutting out Mexico.

April 2, 2025
Government, Business

Trump, Carney Talk, Plan Meeting After Canada’s Election

President Donald Trump said he spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and that the two would meet after Canada’s election, amid an intensifying tariff war between the allies.

March 28, 2025
Government, Business

Canada's Carney Holds Back Retaliation Until Next Week

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will fight back against President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the auto sector, but he did not outline any new retaliatory measures against the U.S.

March 27, 2025
Government, Business

Tariffs on Canada Lumber Risk Pinching Toilet Paper Supply

President Donald Trump’s promised tariffs on softwood lumber risk disrupting the supply chain for something nobody wants to be caught without: toilet paper.

March 27, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Canadian Prime Minister Calls Auto Tariffs ‘Direct Attack’

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said March 26 that President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs are a “direct attack” on his country and that the trade war is hurting Americans.

March 27, 2025
Government, Business

Ambassador Warns Canada About Using China as ‘Bargaining Chip’

China’s ambassador warned the Canadian government against using it as a “bargaining chip” in trade negotiations with the U.S.

March 25, 2025
Government, Business

Carney Says Canada Wants to ‘Get Serious’ on Trade Talks

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his top Cabinet ministers are in contact with White House officials and want to have “serious” negotiations about trade.

March 25, 2025