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.
Trump Calls Canada a Big Player in the Fentanyl Trade. Is It?
President Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canada over drug trafficking, equating it with Mexico. U.S. government reports do not support the claim.
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 ...
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 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 ...
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.
The lessons for Canada, Mexico, and China from Trump's 10-hour trade war against Colombia
A brief standoff with Colombia holds important lessons for how future trade conflicts might unfold in the new Trump ...
Bank of Canada cuts key rate with ‘trade war storm’ on horizon
The quarter-point reduction marks a step down from the Bank of Canada’s moves to cut by an oversized 50 basis points in its two previous decisions.
Crude dips as US signals Canada and Mexico may avoid tariffs
Oil edged lower as investors waited for clarity on US trade policy, after Donald Trump’s pick for commerce secretary said Canada and Mexico, the country’s top crude suppliers, may avoid high tariffs.
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 ...