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Trump steel, aluminum tariffs likely to drive up car costs, industry leaders say

Trump steel, aluminum tariffs likely to drive up car costs, industry leaders say

DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel imports this week could wreak havoc on American auto manufacturing, industry leaders say.
NASA's 2 stuck astronauts may return to Earth sooner under new plan

NASA's 2 stuck astronauts may return to Earth sooner under new plan

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s two stuck astronauts may end up back on Earth a little sooner than planned.
S&P/TSX composite moves lower Tuesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite moves lower Tuesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Tuesday, as losses in base metal stocks weighed against gains in energy, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. U.S.
Stock market today: Wall Street holds steady following Trump's latest tariffs

Stock market today: Wall Street holds steady following Trump's latest tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed close following President Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation and after the Federal Reserve hinted interest rates may not change for a while.
Even those with multiple jobs living paycheque to paycheque: ADP survey

Even those with multiple jobs living paycheque to paycheque: ADP survey

A new study shows many workers who have multiple jobs are still struggling amid the high cost of living. ADP Research, which surveyed 38,000 working adults globally across roughly three dozen markets between July 23 and Aug.
Shopify backs de minimis shipping exemption targeted in Trump's tariff feud

Shopify backs de minimis shipping exemption targeted in Trump's tariff feud

Shopify Inc.'s president has come out in favour of a shipping exemption that U.S President Donald Trump's trade feuds could end.
Ontario court lifts voting and standstill restrictions on Simpson Oil at Parkland

Ontario court lifts voting and standstill restrictions on Simpson Oil at Parkland

CALGARY — Parkland Corp. says its largest shareholder is no longer bound by the voting and standstill restrictions that were part of a governance agreement between the two.
Fed chair says bank accounts 'safe' despite Trump's teardown of consumer protection agency

Fed chair says bank accounts 'safe' despite Trump's teardown of consumer protection agency

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ bank accounts are safe despite the Trump administration's shutdown of a consumer financial regulatory agency, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday.
L.A. wildfires, U.S. tariff threats don't have Cineplex execs worried

L.A. wildfires, U.S. tariff threats don't have Cineplex execs worried

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc.'s chief executive says he doesn't see the recent Los Angeles wildfires nor tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened on Canadian goods as spelling major trouble in his business.
Home builders warn of 'brutal blow' to housing sector from steel, aluminum tariffs

Home builders warn of 'brutal blow' to housing sector from steel, aluminum tariffs

TORONTO — Some developers say looming U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum could be detrimental to the housing sector due to higher costs of key construction materials.
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