Latest from John Paul Tasker
Trump pausing tariffs on some Canadian goods until April 2
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he is again pausing his tariffs on some Canadian goods until April 2, offering the country at least a partial reprieve from a punishing 25 per cent levy.
Canada, U.S. discussing potential tariff exemptions after White House prompts trade chaos
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his U.S. counterpart spoke by phone Wednesday about the ongoing trade war and their senior officials have been in constant contact throughout the day as both sides discuss a deal to temporarily lift all tariffs or possibly negotiate carve-outs for certain sectors.
Trudeau says Trump's 'dumb' trade war is designed to collapse the Canadian economy
Speaking to reporters at a news conference on Parliament Hill, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Trump is trying to prompt "a total collapse of the Canadian economy" because he thinks that will "make it easier to annex us."
Trump tariffs, Canadian counter-tariffs now in effect as deadline passes
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a first tranche of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods will go into force at midnight if the U.S. goes ahead with blanket tariffs on Canadian imports.
Trump says 25% tariff on most Canadian goods will take effect March 4
U.S. President Donald Trump says he will end a month-long pause and slap a 25 per cent tariff on most Canadian goods as of March 4, claiming he needs to take action because "drugs are still pouring into our country," despite evidence that a crackdown at the border is working.
Canada races to revive Commonwealth ties with its U.S. relationship on shaky ground
The Canada-U.S. relationship is at its lowest point in more than a century with U.S. President Donald Trump’s near-daily threats to ruin the Canadian economy and undermine the country’s sovereignty. That has Canada looking to strengthen its other friendships.
Conservatives say Carney is lying about his role moving investment firm's office to U.S.
The Liberal leadership front-runner is facing scrutiny for some of the decisions made by Brookfield Asset Management during his time as chairman of the board — including one to move the company's head office from Toronto to the U.S. to pull in more American investors.
Liberal leadership contenders vow to hit back at Trump's tariff threat in final debate
The four Liberal leadership contenders squared off in the only English-language debate in this short race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Tuesday night and talk of how to defend the country from an increasingly aggressive U.S. President Donald Trump dominated the two-hour discussion.
Trump says he'll hit Canadian goods with 25% tariff next week after month-long pause
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he will go forward with a 25 per cent tariff on most imports from Canada next week, saying the country has ripped off the U.S. for too long and it's time to put a stop to it.
Heritage minister pitches CBC/Radio-Canada overhaul and a major funding hike
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge announced Thursday a plan to overhaul CBC/Radio-Canada to shore up an institution she said is "at a critical crossroads" but one that is necessary as the country faces American threats to its sovereignty.