Tag: government policy

Ontario premier 'ripping up contract' with Musk's Starlink in response to tariffs

The leader of Canada’s most populous province of Ontario says he’s ripping up a contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink internet services in response...

White House says Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will come Saturday. No word on exemptions

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump will put in place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from...

From avocados to autos, Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hit close to home

WASHINGTON -- The 25% tax that President Donald Trump plans to slap on imports from Canada and Mexico as soon as Saturday could...

After talking tough during campaign, Trump appears to ease up on China

WASHINGTON -- On the campaign trail last year, President Donald Trump talked tough about imposing tariffs as high as 60% on Chinese goods...

Fed likely to hold rates steady despite Trump call for cuts as it awaits tariff, immigration changes

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump may want lower interest rates, but the Federal Reserve will almost certainly keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged...

Trump's tariff threat worked on Colombia, but his plans for Canada and Mexico carry higher stakes

WASHINGTON -- Having already forced Colombia to accept deportees by threatening a 25% tariff, President Donald Trump is readying the same move against...