Business recovery lags as tariffs and trade wars breed caution

Trade wars erupt as Trump hits Canada, Mexico, China with steep tariffs

thestar.com.my - 04/Mar 05:20

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump's new 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect on Tuesday, along with a doubling of duties on...

ICBA OP/ED: Eby’s budget leaves B.C. vulnerable just as a trade war begins

icbaindependent.ca - 06/Mar 22:33

The following op-ed by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson first ran in Business in Vancouver on March 6, 2025. Delivered in the first inning of an...

"Unwarranted And Reckless": Canada's Housing Industry Reacts To Tariffs

storeys.com - 04/Mar 22:17

Well, it happened. South of the border, President Donald Trump’s ongoing tariff threats have turned into a reality. Sweeping 25% tariffs went into...

East Toronto business owners voice concerns over tariffs and ‘trade war’ between Canada and the United States

beachmetro.com - 06/Mar 19:45

By MATTHEW STEPHENS Small business owners across East Toronto are voicing a shared concern over their ability to maintain stable operations in the...

How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect American Companies

the new york times - 01/Mar 10:02

Business owners told The Times that President Trump’s tariffs could lead to higher costs and expressed frustration at the sudden uncertainty about...

BMO Forecasts Interest Rate To Drop To 2% By July As Tariffs Go Into Effect

storeys.com - 04/Mar 17:47

A minute after midnight on Tuesday morning, US President Donald Trump made good on his tariff threat and a 25% levy on goods imported from Canada went...

US stocks: Dow drops nearly 650 points on Trump tariff concerns

times of india - 04/Mar 01:05

US stocks dropped significantly after President Trump announced tariffs on Canada and Mexico. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq saw big falls amid...