Canada, Mexico and tariffs

U.S.-Canada trade deficit is highest in 20 years. Does it justify tariffs?
Canada typically sells more goods and services to the United States than it buys, an issue — or non-issue, according to economists — that dates back decades.
US commerce nominee says Canada and Mexico can avoid tariffs
Trump has said he is considering imposing 25% tariffs on both countries by 1 February. He has previously tied the tariffs threat to ending illegal migration and drugs crossing into the US through its southern and northern borders.
Trump Commerce Nominee Says Canada, Mexico Can Avoid Tariffs, Vows Stronger China Tech Curbs
President Donald Trump's nominee to run the Commerce Department, Howard Lutnick, said on Wednesday that Canada and Mexico can avoid looming U.S. tariffs if they act swiftly to close their borders to fentanyl,
Trump commerce pick says Canada, Mexico can avoid tariffs
President Donald Trump's commerce secretary nominee Howard Lutnick said at his U.S. Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday (January 29) that Canada and Mexico can avoid looming tariffs if they act swiftly stop the flow of fentanyl into the U.
Lutnick Says Mexico, Canada Can Avoid Tariffs With Border Action
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Commerce Department said Mexico and Canada can avoid new tariffs due this weekend if they clamp down on border security — while also signaling that Trump is likely to impose widespread new levies to return manufacturing to US soil.
Canada can strike back swiftly if U.S. imposes tariffs, experts say
If the U.S. follows through on President Donald Trump's threat to impose massive tariffs on Canada as early as Saturday, Ottawa could hit back with retaliatory tariffs within hours or days, according to international trade lawyers.
Canadian dollar steadies as investors assess U.S. trade tariff clues
The Canadian dollar steadied against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday and bond yields fell as the European Central Bank cut ...
Fact check: Trump makes false claims about trade with Canada and Europe in remarks to Davos
President Donald Trump repeated false claims about the US trade relationship with Canada and Europe in virtual Thursday ...
Carney Says Canada Can Use Electricity for Leverage If US Starts Trade War
Mark Carney, the former central banker who’s running to lead Canada, said the government should be open to curbing ...
Canada December wholesale trade most likely up 0.1% - Statscan flash estimate
Canadian wholesale trade most likely rose 0.1% in December from November, largely driven by higher sales in the motor vehicle ...
Bank of Canada cuts rates as it warns trade war 'would badly hurt economic activity in Canada'
“A long-lasting and broad-based trade conflict would badly hurt economic activity in Canada. At the same time, the higher ...
Canada’s Plan for a Trade War: Pain for Red States and Trump Allies
Canadian officials are preparing retaliatory measures if the new U.S. administration imposes tariffs on Canadian imports.
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Bank of Canada prepares for a trade war
The Bank of Canada has cut the overnight rate by 25bp to 3.0%. Cumulative easing now amounts to 200bp since June. The BoC has ...
Canada’s electric vehicle industry is facing existential threats — here’s how it can still flourish
Adding to these international headwinds are three other obstacles within the EV industry: high costs, limited battery range and sparse battery charging infrastructure. These concerns continue to ...