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Donald Trump administration initiates mass federal layoffs and high tariffs

Donald Trump administration initiates mass federal layoffs and high tariffs

The Donald Trump administration has initiated mass federal layoffs and enacted historic tariffs while pausing a major bipartisan Russian sanctions package amid rising costs.

Cost of Living ·18 Oct 2026, 07:06 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
EU sends envoy to Beijing as rising Chinese exports spark trade tensions

EU sends envoy to Beijing as rising Chinese exports spark trade tensions

Senior EU officials are in Beijing for high-stakes trade talks addressing a massive deficit and surging Chinese vehicle and manufacturing exports.

World ·8 Oct 2026, 09:33 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
China, US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts on $42b in goods during Xi Jinping summit

China, US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts on $42b in goods during Xi Jinping summit

Following a presidential summit in Washington, the US and China agreed to reciprocal tariff cuts on $30 billion of goods and established an AI incident channel.

World ·27 Sep 2026, 01:47 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
China, US slash tariffs on $30bn worth of goods, launch AI dialogue

China, US slash tariffs on $30bn worth of goods, launch AI dialogue

Following a Washington summit, China and the US have agreed to slash tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods and launch a new artificial intelligence dialogue.

World ·26 Sep 2026, 22:34 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Mark Carney rules out EU membership for Canada amid US trade dispute

Mark Carney rules out EU membership for Canada amid US trade dispute

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has dismissed reports that Ottawa is seeking European Union membership, opting instead for a bespoke strategic alliance as trade tensions with the United States escalate.

World ·16 Sep 2026, 08:15 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump calls for a Bombardier plane ban, drawing pushback from a GOP senator

Trump calls for a Bombardier plane ban, drawing pushback from a GOP senator

President Donald Trump's demand to bar Bombardier aircraft sales in the U.S. has triggered an immediate backlash from Republican lawmakers and warnings of severe supply chain disruption.

Business ·14 Sep 2026, 12:41 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Trump warns Canadian firms of US procurement exclusion over trade dispute

Trump warns Canadian firms of US procurement exclusion over trade dispute

President Donald Trump has warned that Canadian firms could be barred from U.S. federal procurement contracts unless Ottawa guarantees equal market access.

Business ·8 Sep 2026, 22:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
A U.S. ban on Bombardier sales could ‘massively’ disrupt American aerospace

A U.S. ban on Bombardier sales could ‘massively’ disrupt American aerospace

President Donald Trump threatened to bar Bombardier business jet sales in the United States unless the plane maker moves its operations stateside.

Business ·8 Sep 2026, 21:43 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Canada Launches Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods

Canada Launches Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods

Canada has enacted approximately $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs against the United States, sparking an escalating trade dispute as Prime Minister Mark Carney resists trade pressure.

World ·8 Sep 2026, 15:36 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
WATCH: Trump touts the economy in Pennsylvania, following interim agreement with Iran

WATCH: Trump touts the economy in Pennsylvania, following interim agreement with Iran

President Donald Trump visited a manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania to refocus public attention on the domestic economy following an interim agreement regarding the recent conflict in the Middle East.

Business ·7 Sep 2026, 18:05 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Trump manufacturing pledge falters as factory construction and jobs slump

Trump manufacturing pledge falters as factory construction and jobs slump

Despite massive industrial pledges and aggressive tariffs, official data reveals a slump in factory construction spending and significant job losses.

Business ·6 Sep 2026, 16:44 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs after profit slump

Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs after profit slump

Jaguar Land Rover has launched a voluntary redundancy programme for salaried and management staff as part of a restructuring plan to save £1.7bn.

Business ·6 Sep 2026, 00:19 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Trump announces new 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks and steel

Trump announces new 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks and steel

Following the collapse of trade talks, President Trump has ordered a 50% tariff on Canadian automotive goods and steel, threatening North American supply chains.

World ·24 Aug 2026, 22:35 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Canada and US trade war shatters alliance after tariff talks collapse

Canada and US trade war shatters alliance after tariff talks collapse

The historic alliance between Canada and the United States has fractured into a trade war following the collapse of negotiations, with tariffs taking effect.

Business ·23 Aug 2026, 15:41 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
US and Canada enter trade war as Trump imposes 50% tariffs

US and Canada enter trade war as Trump imposes 50% tariffs

The US and Canada have entered an outright trade war after President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on $20bn of Canadian goods following a breakdown in Washington negotiations.

World ·23 Aug 2026, 15:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump hits back at Canada as tariff dispute escalates

Trump hits back at Canada as tariff dispute escalates

Trade tensions between the US and Canada escalated into a severe economic conflict after negotiations collapsed, prompting 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods and planned retaliatory measures from Ottawa.

World ·23 Aug 2026, 12:36 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Canada suspends US trade talks and vows dollar-for-dollar tariff retaliation

Canada suspends US trade talks and vows dollar-for-dollar tariff retaliation

Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended trade negotiations with the United States as a sweeping new wave of American tariffs takes effect. Ottawa has vowed an immediate, dollar-for-dollar retaliation in response.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 06:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump Imposes Up to 100% Tariffs on Certain Imported Drones and Components

Trump Imposes Up to 100% Tariffs on Certain Imported Drones and Components

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and components, aiming to curb foreign dependence and boost U.S. manufacturing.

World ·15 Aug 2026, 00:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
FedEx and UPS begin issuing tariff refunds to customers following Supreme Court ruling

FedEx and UPS begin issuing tariff refunds to customers following Supreme Court ruling

Major shipping carriers like FedEx and UPS are issuing refunds to customers following a Supreme Court ruling against past federal trade tariffs.

Business ·13 Aug 2026, 18:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Trump administration refunds $100bn in illegal tariffs after court ruling

Trump administration refunds $100bn in illegal tariffs after court ruling

The US government has refunded $100bn to businesses following a Supreme Court ruling that declared previous tariffs unlawful.

Business ·5 Aug 2026, 21:05 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read