The president initiated an investigation that could lead to tariffs on lumber imports, nearly half of which comes from Canada.
Category: Canada
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Oil Companies Wanted Trump to Lower Costs. Tariffs Are Raising Them.
The cost of steel pipe used to line oil and gas wells rose after President Trump said he would impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
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When It Comes to Tariffs, Trump Can’t Have It All
The president has promised big results, from raising revenue to reviving domestic manufacturing. But many of his goals undermine one another.
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Canada Urges Its Travelers to Stay Home as Trade War With U.S. Continues
Last year, Canadians visiting the United States were responsible for $20.5 billion in spending. Some are now changing their travel plans as the neighboring nations battle over trade.
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7-Eleven Founding Family’s Bid to Block Foreign Takeover Collapses
The proposal worth over $50 billion by Junro Ito, the son of the founder of Seven & i Holdings, was aimed at fending off a takeover bid from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard.
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Delta Offers $30,000 to Passengers on Plane That Crashed in Toronto
The airline said it told the 76 passengers who had been on the plane, which crashed and flipped over on Monday, that the offer came with “no strings attached.”
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Igloo Recalls Coolers Over Fingertip Amputation and Crushing Risk
More than one million coolers sold in North America were recalled after a dozen injuries. Consumers are advised to stop using them and contact the company.
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Ford Chief Executive Says Trump Policies May Lead to Layoffs
The executive, Jim Farley, said President Trump’s tariff and auto policies would raise costs and could force the automaker to cut jobs.
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How Trump’s Canadian Oil Tariff Would Hit U.S. Refineries
The 10 percent tariff the president said he might impose in March could cause U.S. refineries to cut production and lead to higher prices.
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Trump’s Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Re-Up Contentious First-Term Policies
The 25 percent tariff the president is proposing is almost identical to a move in his first term. Economists and foreign governments know what will come next.
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Trump Prepares to Take On the US Trade Deficit, a Familiar Nemesis
The trade deficit has long drawn the president’s ire. Now, he’s preparing to take it on again.