Industry Issues

Here's the (long) list of items facing possible tariffs from the United States
Talks between Canada and the United States are intensifying as the clock ticks down toward a midnight deadline that could see a steep 50% tariff imposed on a range of Canadian exports.
Feds move to repeal EV sales mandate without new stringent emission rules in place
The government acknowledges that ending the sales mandate would slow the rate of adoption of EVs, and could cause $90.3 billion in "potential climate change-related global damages."

LeBlanc says job 'not yet done' after meeting with Greer, Lutnick

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc left a high-stakes meeting in Washington on Monday saying the work will continue toward a deal to avoid a punishing new round of American tariffs.
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador reach energy agreement

The new energy agreement is promised to provide the power needed run manufacturing, more EV charging stations and other electrical needed to support Canadians.
Looming spate of U.S. tariffs could weaken Canada's stance in CUSMA talks: economist

An economic report says the latest bevy of threatened U.S. tariffs could spell trouble for the renegotiation of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement.
Gas price rebound expected to send inflation higher in July

Economists expect inflation edged higher in July as consumers were getting whiplash at the gasoline pumps.
Old Dutch Foods opens energy-efficient facility in PEI

Old Dutch Foods expands Atlantic Canada operations with a new zero-carbon, solar and geothermal facility in Summerside, PEI.
Metro CEO says little movement on labour talks as Quebec strike enters fifth month

An ongoing strike at Metro Inc.'s produce distribution centre in Quebec is denting the company's bottom line as the work stoppage enters its fifth month.
Grocery and drugstore retailer Metro reports Q3 profit down from year ago

Sales for the quarter totalled $6.97 billion, up from $6.87 billion a year earlier.
Quebec premier open to allowing U.S. wines on store shelves, with conditions

Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette says she's open to allowing U.S. wines to return to liquor store shelves, but not at any price.
Unifor to begin talks with General Motors after deal with Ford

The union has previously highlighted challenges such as U.S. tariffs and the introduction of Chinese electric vehicles into Canada.
Dairy farmers warn against concessions as U.S. tariff deadline looms

Canadian dairy farmers are warning against any concessions involving their sector as trade talks intensify with the United States ahead of President Donald Trump's tariff deadline.