Economy

Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

Policy

Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

The president said he had been watching the bond market and that people were “getting a little queasy”

By Josh Boak, The Associated Press |April 9, 2025

7 min read

Election outcome aside, Canada’s deficit to grow Election outcome aside, Canada’s deficit to grow

Policy

Election outcome aside, Canada’s deficit to grow

Tory tax pledges likely to lead to deeper deficit, DBRS says

By James Langton |April 9, 2025

2 min read

Trade uncertainty denting business and consumer confidence: BoC reports Trade uncertainty denting business and consumer confidence: BoC reports

Economy

Trade uncertainty denting business and consumer confidence: BoC reports

Business survey shows 32% of firms expect recession this year

By Craig Wong, The Canadian Press |April 7, 2025

3 min read

StatCan reports $1.5B trade deficit for February as exports fell StatCan reports $1.5B trade deficit for February as exports fell

Economic Indicators

StatCan reports $1.5B trade deficit for February as exports fell

The result compares with a $3.1 billion surplus in January

By The Canadian Press |April 3, 2025

2 min read