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S&P/TSX composite climbs, U.S. markets rise after news of auto sector tariff delay

S&P/TSX composite climbs, U.S. markets rise after news of auto sector tariff delay

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Wednesday, led by base metals, industrials and technology, while U.S. markets also gained in the afternoon after news that automakers will get a month-long tariff exemption, one day after the U.S.
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Complaints about food mislabelled as products of Canada rising: CFIA

Complaints about food mislabelled as products of Canada rising: CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it's seen an increase in complaints about items mislabelled as products of Canada or missing information about their country of origin.
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Stock market today: Wall Street rallies after Trump pulls back on some of his tariffs

Stock market today: Wall Street rallies after Trump pulls back on some of his tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rallied after President Donald Trump pulled back on some of his tariffs, raising hopes he may avoid a worst-case trade war that grinds down economies and sends inflation higher. The S&P 500 rose 1.
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In Maine, gas price increases linked to Trump tariff on Canadian imports

In Maine, gas price increases linked to Trump tariff on Canadian imports

HALIFAX — Experts are linking rising gasoline prices in the U.S. northeast to President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian energy imports, but they warn the trend may also hurt Atlantic Canada's energy producers.
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Cattle groups look to diversify markets, boost support programs

Cattle groups look to diversify markets, boost support programs

CALGARY — Beef industry groups say with 25 per cent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods taking effect, they're looking to diversify their export markets, process more domestically and push for improvements to government support programs.
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Bettman says trade war between Canada, U.S. could cause 'pain' for NHL

Bettman says trade war between Canada, U.S. could cause 'pain' for NHL

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says any negative effects on the Canadian dollar caused by the Trump administration's tariffs could be "painful" for the league.
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Nova Scotia premier pushing for momentum on Canadian free trade

Nova Scotia premier pushing for momentum on Canadian free trade

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier is hoping to build momentum on freeing up trade within Canada, as the country deals with the economic stress caused by tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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No compromise on tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says

No compromise on tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are on the same page with a position that Canada will not be compromising on tariffs. His comments come one day after U.S.
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Canadians cancel U.S. travel plans amid anger over tariffs, weak loonie

Canadians cancel U.S. travel plans amid anger over tariffs, weak loonie

MONTREAL — Airlines and travel companies have seen bookings to the United States plummet as Canadians rethink their plans amid anger over the trade war set off by U.S. President Donald Trump as well as a weak loonie.
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Shoppers will see some food prices rise because of tariffs, but not all at once

Shoppers will see some food prices rise because of tariffs, but not all at once

Now that Canada and the U.S. are in a trade war, shoppers can expect some prices to rise at the grocery store — but not on all products and not all at once. After U.S.
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