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Sheertex temporarily lays off 40% of staff as it braces for impending U.S. tariffs

The CEO of Sheertex says she's had to temporarily lay off 40 per cent of the company's staff, in part because of tariffs the U.S. has promised to place on Canadian goods.

'A madness in the air.' Trump's threats unleash patriotic wave among Canadians

FREDERICTON — McGill University undergrad Daniel Miksha made a significant decision over the weekend.

Canadian video game industry saw 9% drop in number of companies: report

The number of video game companies operating in Canada dropped nine per cent in the wake of a pandemic-fuelled gaming boom, most of them smaller independent shops with fewer than 25 employees, according to an economic report on the industry.

China counters with tariffs on US products. It will also investigate Google

BEIJING (AP) — China announced retaliatory tariffs on select American imports and an antitrust investigation into Google on Tuesday, just minutes after a sweeping levy on Chinese products imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump took effect.

Prairies Economic Development Minister Terry Duguid named new Jasper lead

JASPER, ALTA. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named Terry Duguid, the minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, as the new ministerial lead for the town of Jasper, Alta.

Canadian small businesses working to fend off effects of tariffs, despite reprieve

TORONTO — U.S. President Donald Trump might have delayed 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods for a month, but Tyler Pubben isn't letting his guard down.

Court rules against WestJet on reimbursement caps for meals, hotels

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has barred WestJet from telling travellers their reimbursement for meals and accommodations is capped.

‘A grim picture’: Truckers say tariffs could prompt industry layoffs, shutdowns

MONTREAL — Truckers say the sweeping tariffs threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump would wreak havoc on their industry as trade between Canada and the United States takes a hit.

Canadian Chamber of Commerce says uncertainty and turmoil persist with tariff delay

OTTAWA — The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says a decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to delay the implementation of tariffs on Canadian goods headed to the U.S. leaves businesses, workers, and families in the lurch.

Pause on U.S. tariffs good news, but uncertainty is 'dagger over our heads': Legault

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault welcomed news that Canada would not be hit with United States tariffs for another month, but he said Monday that uncertainty continues to hang over the economy like a "dagger over our heads."
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