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Historic New England-Atlantic Canada trading relationship faces tariff battering

Historic New England-Atlantic Canada trading relationship faces tariff battering

The deeply rooted trading relationship between Atlantic Canada and New England started to unravel Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs began causing economic harm on both sides of the border. In Saint John, N.B.
Alberta premier slams U.S. tariffs as 'foolish,' but energy retaliation off the table

Alberta premier slams U.S. tariffs as 'foolish,' but energy retaliation off the table

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith lashed out Tuesday as hefty, sweeping U.S. tariffs kicked in on Canadian goods, but she reiterated she won't retaliate by hiking levies on oil and gas heading south of the border. "This (U.S.
BlackRock strikes deal to bring ports on both sides of Panama Canal under American control

BlackRock strikes deal to bring ports on both sides of Panama Canal under American control

A Hong Kong-based conglomerate has agreed to sell its controlling stake in a subsidiary that operates ports near the Panama Canal to a consortium including BlackRock Inc.
'Retaliatory pipelines': Push to export crude away from U.S. intensify amid tariffs

'Retaliatory pipelines': Push to export crude away from U.S. intensify amid tariffs

CALGARY — The push for Canada to send more of its oil and natural gas to markets outside of the United States intensified Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump pressed ahead with a 10 per cent levy on energy imports.
Target posts strong Q4 profits and sales, but warns of cautious spending as tariffs take hold

Target posts strong Q4 profits and sales, but warns of cautious spending as tariffs take hold

NEW YORK (AP) — Sales and profits slipped for Target during the crucial holiday quarter as customers held back on spending, and the company said there will be “meaningful pressure” on its profits to start the year because of tariffs on Mexico, Canada
BlackRock strikes deal to bring ports on both sides of Panama Canal under American control

BlackRock strikes deal to bring ports on both sides of Panama Canal under American control

A Hong Kong-based conglomerate has agreed to sell its controlling stake in a subsidiary that operates ports near the Panama Canal to a consortium including BlackRock Inc.
Report highlights scale of Ontario mineral exports as tariffs threaten trade relation

Report highlights scale of Ontario mineral exports as tariffs threaten trade relation

TORONTO — As the U.S. imposes tariffs on all Canadian goods, a new report is highlighting just how much Ontario's mining sector exports to the country.
Low energy prices sting Aramco profits and squeeze Saudi development plans

Low energy prices sting Aramco profits and squeeze Saudi development plans

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil giant Aramco reported a $106.
Need U.S. dollars for your March break vacation? Tips to save on exchange rates

Need U.S. dollars for your March break vacation? Tips to save on exchange rates

Canadians wondering how best to pay for items in U.S. dollars as spring break comes on have several options, with savings on currency conversion all the more critical as the loonie hovers near 22-year lows.
Vancouver home sales fall as market conditions more balanced in February: board

Vancouver home sales fall as market conditions more balanced in February: board

VANCOUVER — Home sales declined in the Vancouver area last month, as the city's real estate board says market conditions were in balanced territory amid a moderate increase in new listings.
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