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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.
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.
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.
Oregon judge pauses camping ban enforcement in city at heart of Supreme Court homelessness ruling

Oregon judge pauses camping ban enforcement in city at heart of Supreme Court homelessness ruling

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon judge on Monday ordered the city at the heart of a major U.S.
ACLU sues over Trump shutting down asylum access at the southern border

ACLU sues over Trump shutting down asylum access at the southern border

WASHINGTON (AP) — Immigration advocacy groups on Monday sued the Trump administration over its ban on asylum access at the southern border, saying the sweeping restrictions illegally put people who are fleeing war and persecution in harm's way.
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.
Trump sticks to hockey, avoids tariff talks during Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers' visit

Trump sticks to hockey, avoids tariff talks during Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers' visit

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump mostly stuck to sports and avoided any talk of tariffs as he celebrated the NHL’s defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at the White House on Monday.
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.
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 — U.S. President Donald Trump agreed Monday not to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico for another month, pulling back from a plan that would have tipped North America into a trade war on Tuesday.
The Latest: Trump agrees to 30-day pause on tariffs to Canada and Mexico

The Latest: Trump agrees to 30-day pause on tariffs to Canada and Mexico

In separate negotiations, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump to pause planned tariffs for at least a month .