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As Detroit 3 automakers report tariff blows, experts say a trade deal is the only solution

Vehicles lined up in a sales lot as far as the eye can see.

General Motors, Stellantis and Ford are all taking a hit from tariffs, to the tune of hundreds of millions or billions of dollars each. And while the cost hasn’t made its way into vehicle pricing yet, auto industry experts say a deal is the only thing that can help.

Trump slams Canada’s plan to recognize Palestinian state amid trade talks

Prime Minister Mark Carney

U.S. President Donald Trump took to his social media platform just after midnight on Thursday to say he is not pleased with Canada backing statehood for Palestine, under certain conditions. He says it could affect trade negotiations, which Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed have not been finalized yet just two days ahead of the deadline.

Weston family wants to buy Hudson’s Bay charter and donate it, according to documents

Artifacts are displayed in glass cases

The Canadian Museum of History announced Wednesday that Wittington Investments Ltd., a private Canadian holding company for the Weston family, wants to buy the document for $12.5 million and donate it to the Quebec institution.

U.S. to halt ‘de minimis’ tariff exception for all low-value packages

U.S. President Donald Trump is seen speaking at the White House.

The United States is suspending a “de minimis” exemption that allowed low-value commercial shipments to be shipped to the United States without facing tariffs, the White House said on Wednesday.

Trump imposes 50% tariff on copper imports, White House says

U.S. President Donald Trump reacts as he meets British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for bilateral talks at Trump Turnberry golf club on July 28, 2025 in Turnberry, Scotland. The pair met as Trump was in Scotland to visit his golf courses.

The proclamation imposes a 50 per cent tariff on semi-finished copper products and copper-intensive derivative products that goes into effect Aug. 1.

Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 2.75% as economy shows resilience in the face of tariffs

Bank of Canada sign.

The Bank of Canada held its interest rate at 2.75 per cent on Wednesday, citing resilience in the economy despite the ongoing global trade war brought on by the U.S.

Hudson’s Bay takes landlords to court over billionaire’s lease takeover

Two people walk in a store with signs reading 'Everything 80% off', 'Store closing', and 'Nothing held back!'

Hudson’s Bay has solidified its faith in a controversial deal to sell leases to a B.C. billionaire by asking a court to force landlords critical of her to let her move in.

Stellantis vows to reconnect with customers as it flags $2.4B Cdn tariff hit for 2025

A drone view shows Stellantis's Chrysler Windsor Assembly facility in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, April 4, 2025.

The French-Italian-American automaker’s new CEO Antonio Filosa says he aims to restore growth after recent struggles in the U.S. market.

The race to provide AI agents for tedious tasks is on, but should we trust them with our data?

A screengrab of a computer screen displaying ChatGPT Agent working on searching a website.

OpenAI recently began rolling out an AI agent that aims to be a virtual personal assistant, completing tasks like booking appointments, hotels or flights. And they’re not alone. But experts caution that this technology comes with security and reliability risks.

Open for business? B.C. wineries call out high fees charged by Alberta

A man in a black t-shirt stands in front of wood wine barrels.

Three months after Alberta introduced new fees on wine sales, B.C. wineries are feeling the pinch as the amount of lost sales add up.