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Pause on U.S. tariffs good news, but uncertainty is 'dagger over our heads': Legault

Pause on U.S. tariffs good news, but uncertainty is 'dagger over our heads': Legault

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault welcomed news that Canada would not be hit with United States tariffs for another month, but he said Monday that uncertainty continues to hang over the economy like a "dagger over our heads.
Yukon, Nunavut halt plan to pull American alcohol from shelves amid U.S. tariff pause

Yukon, Nunavut halt plan to pull American alcohol from shelves amid U.S. tariff pause

The Yukon and Nunavut governments said Monday they were halting their plans to remove American alcohol from store shelves in retaliation against proposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says 'sigh of relief' after U.S. pauses tariff threat

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says 'sigh of relief' after U.S. pauses tariff threat

SASKATOON, Sask. — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says North Americans can feel some relief but not declare victory after U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to not impose sweeping tariffs on Canada for another month.
Manitoba pausing countermeasures to fight against U.S. tariffs after reprieve

Manitoba pausing countermeasures to fight against U.S. tariffs after reprieve

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government called off plans Monday, at least temporarily, to pull United States liquor products from store shelves as retaliation against threatened U.S. tariffs. The move came after U.S.
In Kentucky bourbon country, the prospect of a trade war feels like a hangover that won't go away

In Kentucky bourbon country, the prospect of a trade war feels like a hangover that won't go away

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (AP) — In the rolling hills of Kentucky where most of the world's bourbon supply is crafted, the prospect of a new trade war feels like an aching hangover that won't go away.
Alberta's Smith lauds pause on U.S. tariffs, deal to create fentanyl czar

Alberta's Smith lauds pause on U.S. tariffs, deal to create fentanyl czar

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's "greatly heartened" by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff pause, saying the eleventh-hour deal with Canada follows through on a border security measure she had been calling for.
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

Following a phone conversation Tuesday afternoon, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that U.S. President Donald Trump is pausing threatened 25 per cent tariffs on most Canadian goods. Trudeau says he and Trump discussed Canada's $1.
Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. He vows to 'unleash' US resources

Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. He vows to 'unleash' US resources

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Monday confirmed fossil fuel executive Chris Wright to serve as energy secretary, a key post to promote President Donald Trump’s efforts to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market.
Auto sector dodges tariffs but threats to sector and economy remain: Unifor

Auto sector dodges tariffs but threats to sector and economy remain: Unifor

TORONTO — Canada's auto sector and the economy at large has dodged the immediate threat of tariffs but significant risks remain. The last-minute reprieve Monday afternoon before the U.S.
Ontario PCs pledge billions in stimulus that would flow after election if tariffs hit

Ontario PCs pledge billions in stimulus that would flow after election if tariffs hit

Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is defending simultaneously wearing two hats — campaigning in a snap election he called and taking anti-tariff actions as premier.