Canada Plots Tariff Retaliation if Trump Starts Trade War
Canada is drawing up plans for extensive tariffs against U.S. products if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat to put 25% levies on Canadian goods.
Economists Assail Trump’s Canada Trade Claims
President-elect Donald Trump has justified his threat of 25% tariffs on Canada by pointing to the U.S. trade deficit. Top Canadian economists say it’s all because the U.S. wants cheap oil.
Atlas Acquires Canadian Customs Specialist Orbit Brokers
Atlas Canada acquired Mississauga, Ontario-based customs brokerage Orbit Brokers for an undisclosed sum, the Atlas World Group unit said.
Canada’s Trade Surplus With US Widens Before Trump’s Return
Canada’s trade surplus with the U.S. widened as did its deficit with the rest of the world, underscoring the major role its biggest trading partner and southern neighbor plays in its economy.
Canada’s Trudeau Announces Resignation as Prime Minister
TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Jan. 6 after nearly a decade in power, bowing to discontent over his leadership and turmoil within his government.
Canadian Leaders Meet Trump Team on Border, Tariff Issues
This is the second high-level Canadian mission to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in the past month, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met the incoming leader at the end of November.
Canada Orders Postal Workers Back to Job
The Canadian government asked an independent labor board to order 55,000 Canada Post workers back to the job, a move that’s expected to end a strike that disrupted mail service for nearly a month.
Ontario Premier Issues Energy Warning Over Trump Tariffs
TORONTO — The premier of Canada’s most populous province said he will cut off energy to the United States if President-elect Donald Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on all Canadian products.
Kal Freight Adds Directors After Being Accused of Malfeasance
A judge approved adding independent directors to Kal Freight’s board after the bankrupt trucking firm was accused of double-pledging its trucks as collateral to obtain financing.
Trudeau Says Canada ‘Will Respond’ if Trump Imposes Tariffs
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada “will respond” if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump imposes new tariffs on Canadian imports.