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Here's the latest as Canada faces tariffs from United States President Donald Trump

Here's the latest as Canada faces tariffs from United States President Donald Trump

United States President Donald Trump confirmed this weekend that 25 per cent tariffs against Canadian goods will go into effect on Tuesday.
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CP NewsAlert: Ontario to pause retaliatory measures as U.S. pauses tariffs

CP NewsAlert: Ontario to pause retaliatory measures as U.S. pauses tariffs

Premier Doug Ford says Ontario will pause all retaliatory measures against the United States with news that the threat of tariffs have been put on hold for a month. More to come. Allison Jones and Liam Casey, The Canadian Press
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Wall Street falls following Trump's tariffs, but not as badly as feared in the morning

Wall Street falls following Trump's tariffs, but not as badly as feared in the morning

NEW YORK (AP) — The threat of a punishing trade war sent Wall Street on a roller coaster Monday. After initially falling sharply on worries about President Donald Trump’s tariffs , U.S.
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'There will be no winners.' Atlantic Canada braces for impact of U.S. tariffs

'There will be no winners.' Atlantic Canada braces for impact of U.S. tariffs

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Talk of a trade war between Canada and the United States raised alarm throughout the Atlantic provinces on Monday as leaders calculated the economic toll of hefty tariffs threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, Canada after they pledge to boost border enforcement

Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, Canada after they pledge to boost border enforcement

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday held off on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada for 30 days after the two U.S. neighbors agreed to boost border security efforts.
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Trudeau says U.S. tariffs on Canada will be paused for 30 days

Trudeau says U.S. tariffs on Canada will be paused for 30 days

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the U.S. has agreed to pause tariffs on Canada for at least 30 days after he spoke with President Donald Trump this afternoon. Trudeau says in a social media post that Canada is implementing its $1.
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A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
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CRTC stands by allowing Big 3 telecoms to sell wholesale fibre internet in some areas

CRTC stands by allowing Big 3 telecoms to sell wholesale fibre internet in some areas

Canada's telecommunications regulator has upheld for now its decision allowing the country's largest providers to offer wholesale access to rivals' networks outside their core serving regions.
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Canada's forestry sector faces uncertainty with 25 per cent U.S. tariffs

Canada's forestry sector faces uncertainty with 25 per cent U.S. tariffs

VICTORIA — A wide shadow of uncertainty has been cast over Canada's forestry sector by U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25-per-cent tariff on its lumber products.
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Loonie falls, S&P/TSX composite closes down nearly 300 points on tariff threat

Loonie falls, S&P/TSX composite closes down nearly 300 points on tariff threat

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down nearly 300 points while the loonie fell to its lowest level in more than two decades as Canadian exports to the United States face sweeping tariffs starting Tuesday.
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