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China says it will 'fight to the end' after Trump threatens to impose still more tariffs

China says it will 'fight to the end' after Trump threatens to impose still more tariffs

BEIJING (AP) — China said Tuesday it would “fight to the end” and take countermeasures against the United States to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports.
More than 34,000 customers remain powerless after spring storm tears through Ontario

More than 34,000 customers remain powerless after spring storm tears through Ontario

Just over 35,000 customers still don't have power back in Ontario more than a week after a storm tore through the central and eastern parts of the province. Among the hardest hit communities were those surrounding Peterborough and Orillia.
Sticking with a retirement investing plan during times of volatility

Sticking with a retirement investing plan during times of volatility

TORONTO — Three days of wild market volatility sparked by U.S. tariffs is enough to cause any investor stress, but for those in retirement, the plunge can be extra difficult. Markets have taken a nosedive after U.S.
World shares advance, led by 6% jump in Tokyo as markets calm somewhat after Trump's tariff shocks

World shares advance, led by 6% jump in Tokyo as markets calm somewhat after Trump's tariff shocks

BANGKOK (AP) — World shares and U.S. futures advanced Tuesday, led by gains in Tokyo where the Nikkei 225 shot up just over 6% as markets calmed somewhat after the shocks from President Donald Trump ’s tariff hikes.
Trump says the US will hold direct talks with Iran; Tehran says they'll be indirect negotiations

Trump says the US will hold direct talks with Iran; Tehran says they'll be indirect negotiations

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S.
Carney, Eby meet in Victoria with softwood lumber duties a focal point

Carney, Eby meet in Victoria with softwood lumber duties a focal point

British Columbia Premier David Eby said he had a "productive" discussion with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday, with a focus on a "Team Canada" approach to what Eby called "attacks" on the softwood lumber industry by the United States.
US stocks dip after careening through a manic day following Trump's latest tariff threat

US stocks dip after careening through a manic day following Trump's latest tariff threat

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks careened through a manic Monday after President Donald Trump threatened to crank his tariffs higher, despite a stunning display showing how dearly Wall Street wants him to do the opposite. The S&P 500 slipped 0.
CN railroaders get 3% wage increase per year in ruling after shutdown last summer

CN railroaders get 3% wage increase per year in ruling after shutdown last summer

MONTREAL — Engineers and conductors at Canadian National Railway Co.
Markets mixed after volatile trading day amid ongoing U.S. tariffs concerns

Markets mixed after volatile trading day amid ongoing U.S. tariffs concerns

Monday's results come on the heels of big declines Thursday and Friday after Trump announced a sweeping round of global tariffs Wednesday evening, adding fuel to concerns that a recession is on the way.
Government social services are 'significant agent' of colonialism, N.L. inquiry hears

Government social services are 'significant agent' of colonialism, N.L. inquiry hears

ST. JOHN'S — A social worker with decades of experience working with the Innu in Newfoundland and Labrador has told a public inquiry that government social services that were supposed to help have in fact undermined and harmed Indigenous families.