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Trump will announce auto tariffs at a White House news conference

Trump will announce auto tariffs at a White House news conference

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday will announce tariffs on auto imports, a move that the White Houses claims would foster domestic manufacturing that could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply ch
Hudson's Bay seeks court agreement that offers little time to save six stores

Hudson's Bay seeks court agreement that offers little time to save six stores

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay asked an Ontario court Wednesday to approve a restructuring agreement that will give it a short timeline to save the six stores it has so far spared from liquidation.
Nearly half of small businesses do not see the U.S. as a reliable partner: CFIB

Nearly half of small businesses do not see the U.S. as a reliable partner: CFIB

TORONTO — Canadian small businesses are losing confidence in the U.S. as a reliable trading partner, and are shifting to suppliers in domestic and other international markets in the wake of President Donald Trump's tariffs.
WestJet launches Wi-Fi service powered by Elon Musk's Starlink

WestJet launches Wi-Fi service powered by Elon Musk's Starlink

MONTREAL — WestJet says it has launched an on-board Wi-Fi service powered by Starlink, the satellite internet technology made by Elon Musk’s rocket company, SpaceX.
Trudeau was warned about Trump's trade plans before phone call: briefing note

Trudeau was warned about Trump's trade plans before phone call: briefing note

WASHINGTON — Then-prime minister Justin Trudeau went into his first phone call with a newly re-elected Donald Trump aware that the U.S. president likely was looking to reopen the Canada-U.S.
Ski-Doo maker BRP delays financial forecast amid trade uncertainty

Ski-Doo maker BRP delays financial forecast amid trade uncertainty

Economic uncertainty stirred up by whipsaw U.S. tariff threats prompted BRP Inc.
S&P/TSX composite down as tech and base metal stocks fall, oil tops US$70 a barrel

S&P/TSX composite down as tech and base metal stocks fall, oil tops US$70 a barrel

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was lower in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the technology and base metal sectors, while energy stocks climbed as the price of oil topped US$70 per barrel.
Supreme Court upholds Biden rule requiring serial numbers and background checks for ghost guns

Supreme Court upholds Biden rule requiring serial numbers and background checks for ghost guns

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Biden administration regulation on the nearly impossible-to-trace weapons called ghost guns, clearing the way for continued serial numbers, background checks and age verification requirements
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts in early trading as relative calm continues

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts in early trading as relative calm continues

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting and potentially heading toward a second quiet day following weeks of big swings, both down and up. The S&P 500 was down 0.1% in early trading Wednesday.
Vacation home market slows after pandemic boom, but prices still rising: Royal LePage

Vacation home market slows after pandemic boom, but prices still rising: Royal LePage

While fewer Canadians may be looking to buy a vacation home in some regions compared with years past, a new report says prices are expected to increase in 2025 as demand still outpaces supply across most markets.