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Leger poll: Canadians anxious but ready to rally against Trump's threats

Leger poll: Canadians anxious but ready to rally against Trump's threats

OTTAWA — Canadians are collectively biting their fingernails and ready to wave the flag as they face down repeated threats from the White House. A new Leger poll suggests a surge in both anxiety levels and patriotism in the wake of U.S.
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Rob Shaw: Tariff-wary premiers descend on D.C. as Trudeau's time ticks away

Rob Shaw: Tariff-wary premiers descend on D.C. as Trudeau's time ticks away

They barely agree on anything, but Canada’s 13 premiers are united against U.S. tariffs
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Trump trade threats jolt Canada out of its complacency

Trump trade threats jolt Canada out of its complacency

Even if Canada dodges tariffs now, bigger fight over CUSMA is just around the corner
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Bryan Yu: B.C.’s job market shows cracks as hiring moderates, confidence dips

Bryan Yu: B.C.’s job market shows cracks as hiring moderates, confidence dips

Rising job vacancies and weak hiring point to a cooling economy despite wage growth
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Leger poll: Carney as leader would have Liberals tied with Conservatives

Leger poll: Carney as leader would have Liberals tied with Conservatives

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests that if Mark Carney wins the Liberal leadership race, he would erase the massive lead the Conservatives have enjoyed for the past year and a half.
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Here's the latest as Canada faces steel and aluminum tariffs from the United States

Here's the latest as Canada faces steel and aluminum tariffs from the United States

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he will impose 25 per cent tariffs on all aluminum and steel imports to the U.S., including those from Canada, on March 12. Here's the latest news (all times eastern): ——— 7:50 p.m.
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White House says 25 per cent steel tariffs would stack on others, as premiers in DC

White House says 25 per cent steel tariffs would stack on others, as premiers in DC

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's planned 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports would be stacked on top of other levies on Canadian goods, says a White House official who confirmed the plan Tuesday on background.
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Vancouver council unanimous in fighting back against Trump’s tariffs

Vancouver council unanimous in fighting back against Trump’s tariffs

Coun. Lenny Zhou: “We have never been a country that surrenders our sovereignty for the convenience of others. When our people are tested, we do not falter; we rise.”
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S&P/TSX composite moves lower Tuesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite moves lower Tuesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Tuesday, as losses in base metal stocks weighed against gains in energy, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. U.S.
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Stock market today: Wall Street holds steady following Trump's latest tariffs

Stock market today: Wall Street holds steady following Trump's latest tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed close following President Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation and after the Federal Reserve hinted interest rates may not change for a while.
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