Gold futures have soared above $4,000 US per troy ounce for the first time, as many investors seek a safe place to park their money as the U.S. government shutdown continues.
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Canada’s merchandise trade deficit widened in August to $6.32 billion as exports fell faster in both value and volume than the rise in imports on a monthly basis, official government statistics showed on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is headed to Washington, under enormous pressure to make a deal. But as the trade war eats into American corporate profits and more industries clamour for bailouts, there’s growing pressure on Donald Trump to provide relief, too.
Shipments of frozen shrimp from India to the U.S. have ground to a halt after American tariffs rose to 50 per cent, leaving farmers deeply worried about their livelihoods and some seriously considering abandoning the industry altogether.
WestJet has hiked its first checked bag fee by $5 for ultra-basic and economy fares. The increase follows several new charges introduced by Canadian airlines, sparking concerns from some consumer advocates that passengers could wind up paying much higher fares than anticipated.
All medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the United States will face a 25 per cent tariff rate starting Nov. 1, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday.
Toyota is recalling 32,733 vehicles in Canada due to a rearview camera defect that increases the risk of a crash, Transport Canada said in a notice last week.
A CBC News investigation revealed that cryptocurrency machines — which operate legally in Canada — have become the main vehicle fraudsters use to get money from scam victims across the country.
Thanks in large part to the patriotic “Buy Canadian” movement, which has changed consumer habits and reshaped parts of the retail landscape, winemakers across the country say they’re enjoying a rare and fruitful moment.
Canada Post’s latest offer to the union representing 55,000 striking postal workers includes a number of measures from its last offer — while removing a signing bonus the corporation says it can no longer afford.