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The Latest: China retaliates as Trump’s tariffs affect world markets

The Latest: China retaliates as Trump’s tariffs affect world markets

World shares slid further and U.S. futures also fell Friday as investors counted the potential costs of U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest set of tariffs, even as China retaliated by announcing a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S.
US electric vehicle industry is collateral damage in Trump's escalating trade war

US electric vehicle industry is collateral damage in Trump's escalating trade war

DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump's tariff blitz has sent shock waves throughout every aspect of the global economy, including the auto sector, where multi-billion-dollar plans to electrify in the United States are especially at risk.
In the news today: Party leaders campaigning in Quebec today, job numbers due

In the news today: Party leaders campaigning in Quebec today, job numbers due

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
New and used car prices set to rise due to Trump tariffs: experts

New and used car prices set to rise due to Trump tariffs: experts

Experts say U.S. tariffs on Canadian auto imports will drive prices higher for both new and used cars.
Prosecution adds former US attorney to University of Idaho quadruple murder case

Prosecution adds former US attorney to University of Idaho quadruple murder case

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho’s recently departed U.S. attorney has joined the prosecution team in the case against Bryan Kohberger, the man charged in the killings of four University of Idaho students in 2022.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match U.S. auto tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match U.S. auto tariffs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that Canada will hit back against U.S. President Donald Trump's 25 per cent auto tariffs with matching levies on vehicles imported from the United States.
Stellantis production halt the "dead canary" as auto sector faces tariff hit

Stellantis production halt the "dead canary" as auto sector faces tariff hit

TORONTO — Automakers in Canada, along with workers and everyone else with ties to the industry, are struggling to grasp the implications of and how best to respond to the ruinous industry tariffs that came into effect Thursday.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford concerned about auto tariff impact

Ontario Premier Doug Ford concerned about auto tariff impact

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he was relieved to see Canada is not facing any of U.S. President Donald Trump's new "reciprocal" tariffs, but he is still very concerned about the province's auto sector.
The Latest: Markets plunge as Trump tariffs deliver shock waves to world economy

The Latest: Markets plunge as Trump tariffs deliver shock waves to world economy

Financial markets around the world are reeling following President Donald Trump’s latest and most severe volley of tariffs , and the U.S. stock market may be taking the worst of it.
Stellantis temporarily halts production at 2 plants in Canada, Mexico as auto tariffs take effect

Stellantis temporarily halts production at 2 plants in Canada, Mexico as auto tariffs take effect

Automaker Stellantis is temporarily halting production at a plant in Canada and a plant in Mexico shortly after President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported vehicles. The move will result in the temporary layoff of 900 U.S. employees.