Navigating the looming U.S. tariff storm

Resilience, quick response, and strategic negotiation are key in navigating the volatile international trade landscape.
Conservative politicos say carbon tax still a ballot-box issue in next election, despite Liberals’ proposed policy flip-flop

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre indicates he won’t change his ‘axe the tax’ messaging in light of some Liberal leadership candidates planning to drop the consumer carbon price.
Canada holds a valuable bargaining chip in trade talks with Trump

Scrapping supply management would allow Trump to deliver more access to the Canadian market for the farmers that overwhelmingly supported him.
Trump’s threat is a wake-up call for Canada

We cannot rely on American friendship for our economy to function, so it’s time for interprovincial barriers to come down.
Handling Trump emerging as defining issue for Liberal leadership vote, say politicos

Whether U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats come to fruition, an opportunity to get on the debate stage may offer a chance for Liberal leadership candidates to differentiate their so far similar responses, say observers.
Trump trade upheaval transforms CUSMA review to fraught renegotiation

Canadian officials downplayed the threat of an exhaustive renegotiation of the North American trade agreement, which could now be the reality.
Former Green deputy leader Pedneault cites threat of Trump as reason for his return to politics

Green Leader Elizabeth May says party members will soon hold a final vote on a proposed co-leader model, as Jonathan Pedneault returns to the fray after stepping down as deputy leader six months ago.
Liberals offer united front on Trump, but caucus split on candidate best fit to lead the party

U.S. President Donald Trump also drops numerous bombshells for Canada in his World Economic Forum address as Liberals meet in Ottawa.
Canada must adopt ‘independent mindset’ on internal trade, defence, amid Trump’s tariff tactics, says MP McKay

Carleton University business professor Ian Lee says a November 2024 paper by Donald Trump’s incoming economic adviser sheds insight into the U.S. president’s thinking.
Premiers take spotlight with all-hands-on-deck pushback on U.S. tariff threat

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have taken opposite extremes in advocating for Canada’s response to the U.S. tariff threat—but both are useful, say observers.