trade war

Business confidence subdued amid tariffs but ‘worst-case’ less likely: BoC survey Business confidence subdued amid tariffs but ‘worst-case’ less likely: BoC survey

Economic Indicators

Business confidence subdued amid tariffs but ‘worst-case’ less likely: BoC survey

28% of firms surveyed in Q2 said they expect a recession

By Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press |July 21, 2025

4 min read

Mid-year forecast roundup: What a drag Mid-year forecast roundup: What a drag

Economy

Mid-year forecast roundup: What a drag

Our review of mid-2025 market forecasts finds the banks in wait-and-see mode

By Kevin Press |July 15, 2025

5 min read

Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35% Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%

Policy

Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%

The higher rates would kick in Aug. 1; PM continues work on a new deal

By Josh Boak, The Associated Press |July 11, 2025

4 min read

Canada not affected by Trump’s looming deadline for trade deals Canada not affected by Trump’s looming deadline for trade deals

Policy

Canada not affected by Trump’s looming deadline for trade deals

Ottawa is working toward a bilateral deal with the U.S. by July 21

By Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press |July 7, 2025

2 min read