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Stock market today: World shares are mixed after Trump pulls back on some tariffs

Stock market today: World shares are mixed after Trump pulls back on some tariffs

BANGKOK (AP) — European shares opened mostly lower and U.S. futures dropped more than 1% on Thursday after most Asian markets ended the day with gains.
Here's the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico

Here's the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico — a 25 per cent across-the-board levy, with a lower 10 per cent charge on Canadian energy — triggering a continental trade war.
Architects say Trump's tariffs 'blows a complete hole' in continental trade agreement

Architects say Trump's tariffs 'blows a complete hole' in continental trade agreement

WASHINGTON — The Canadian and Mexican architects of the Canada-U.S.
Shots over the bow: Why provinces are using liquor leverage in trade war with U.S.

Shots over the bow: Why provinces are using liquor leverage in trade war with U.S.

VANCOUVER — The dozens of Kentucky bourbons listed on the BC Liquor Stores website range from a two-ounce bottle of Maker's Mark, priced at $5.29, to a $2,400 bottle of Woodford Reserve, aged in cognac barrels and presented in a crystal decanter.
Joly told Liberals she briefed Carney on Trump tariffs

Joly told Liberals she briefed Carney on Trump tariffs

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly's office confirms she has briefed Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney on President Donald Trump’s tariffs days ahead of Sunday's leadership vote this week.
Here's the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico

Here's the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico — a 25 per cent across-the-board levy, with a lower 10 per cent charge on Canadian energy — triggering a continental trade war.
Saskatchewan to stop buying U.S. alcohol during trade war: Premier Moe

Saskatchewan to stop buying U.S. alcohol during trade war: Premier Moe

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Wednesday the province will stop purchasing American booze and work to stop buying other U.S. goods. His comments come one day after U.S.
Alberta premier cuts off future alcohol from U.S. in tariff row, but no change to oil

Alberta premier cuts off future alcohol from U.S. in tariff row, but no change to oil

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced restrictions Wednesday on booze, gambling machines and government purchasing to fight back against sweeping U.S. tariffs. She said there won’t be any change to oil and gas shipped south.
Trump grants auto tariff pause, tariffs on Canada remain after call with Trudeau

Trump grants auto tariff pause, tariffs on Canada remain after call with Trudeau

WASHINGTON — The Big Three automakers were able to secure a month-long tariff exemption on Wednesday after a conversation with U.S.
B.C. is making contingency plans to reduce its reliance on U.S. electricity

B.C. is making contingency plans to reduce its reliance on U.S. electricity

VICTORIA — British Columbia is making contingency plans to reduce its reliance on electricity from the United States after the start of the continental trade war.