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Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $29.8B in U.S. goods starting Thursday
All countries, including Canada, were hit Wednesday with 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States — part of Trump's attempts to realign global trade.
Three associations call for standardized road-building specifications and procurement practices across Ontario
The associations want to see municipal governments adopt standardized road-building specifications and procurement practices to reduce costs and increase efficiencies.
Feds, Port Colborne agree to HAF funding arrangement
The agreement sees the city adopt a series of measures to spur the construction of 128 new homes in three years and nearly 1,200 in the next 10.
Trump doubles tariffs on Canadian metals, causing Ontario to back down on electricity price hikes
Tuesday's escalation and retreat in the ongoing trade war between the United States and Canada only compounded a rising sense of uncertainty.
Ontario suspending surcharge on electricity exports to U.S., Ford going to Washington
Ford said he did not secure an agreement to stop the steel and aluminum tariffs set to take effect Wednesday, but he is "pretty confident (Trump) will pull back."