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Trump's tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney

Trump's tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Donald Trump's tariff regime will "fundamentally change the global trading system" after the U.S. president exempted Canada from his so-called "liberation day" tariff list unveiled on Wednesday.
Double blow as S&P and Moody's downgrade B.C.'s credit rating again, citing deficit

Double blow as S&P and Moody's downgrade B.C.'s credit rating again, citing deficit

VICTORIA — Credit rating agencies S&P and Moody's have both downgraded British Columbia's rating on the same day, citing the province's ballooning deficit and the apparent lack of a plan to dig the province out of its fiscal hole.
Senate rebukes Trump’s tariffs as some Republicans vote to halt taxes on Canadian imports

Senate rebukes Trump’s tariffs as some Republicans vote to halt taxes on Canadian imports

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a resolution Wednesday night that would thwart President Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada, delivering a rare rebuke to the president just hours after he unveiled sweeping plans to clamp down on in
Religious gathering cancelled in N.S. because of fears of U.S. border policies

Religious gathering cancelled in N.S. because of fears of U.S. border policies

FREDERICTON — A gathering of religious groups from across North America that was supposed to be held this year in Nova Scotia has been postponed indefinitely because of worries over U.S. border policies.
The Latest: Business leaders warn Trump tariffs will raise prices for US consumers

The Latest: Business leaders warn Trump tariffs will raise prices for US consumers

President Donald Trump announced plans for sweeping tariffs Wednesday , saying “our country has been looted, pillaged, raped, plundered” by other nations.
Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars

Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all U.S.
Outrage grows over Maryland man's mistaken deportation to El Salvador prison

Outrage grows over Maryland man's mistaken deportation to El Salvador prison

In the 22 days since Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to a notoriously violent prison in El Salvador , his young son has sought comfort in the scent of his missing father's clothes.
Georgia Democrats' frustration with anti-transgender bills boils over into a walkout

Georgia Democrats' frustration with anti-transgender bills boils over into a walkout

ATLANTA (AP) — Boxed into what they saw as an unsavory vote on outlawing spending on gender affirming care for transgender prisoners, Georgia Democrats chose a third option Wednesday. They walked out.
Social Security's acting leader faces calls to resign over decision to cut Maine contracts

Social Security's acting leader faces calls to resign over decision to cut Maine contracts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration's acting commissioner is facing calls to resign after he issued an order — which was quickly rescinded — that would have required Maine parents to register their newborns for Social Security number
B.C. government grilled after January death of Indigenous teen in care

B.C. government grilled after January death of Indigenous teen in care

British Columbia Premier David Eby says a youth in government care "shouldn't have died" earlier this year and that her death represents a "failure.