Canadian politicians and business leaders react to news of Trump’s decision not to impose tariffs on his first day
Auto, agriculture industries are relieved, while politicians including Doug Ford express worry about what happens tomorrow

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Canada relieved Trump doesn’t impose tariffs on first day in office
Trump’s team indicates he won’t hit Canada with tariffs on his first day in office
U.S. President Donald Trump’s team is indicating he won’t hit Canada with damaging tariffs on his inauguration day. Shortly before Trump was sworn into office Monday, an incoming White House official who insisted on anonymity pointed reporters to a Wall Street Journal report that said Trump plans to sign an executive order launching an investigation
In Canada’s ‘Suburb of Detroit,’ Fears Over Trump’s Tariff Threat
Canadian exporters rethinking strategy as Trump team considers trade and tariff policies
Business executives are planning ahead for potential tariffs from Washington by building up inventory across the border and looking at other markets
Toronto stocks jump in anticipation of Trump inauguration
Canada's main stock index climbed to a five-week high on Monday ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as U.S. president, with markets expecting the incoming administration to go easy on tariff pledges.
Canadian foreign minister warns of ‘Trump tariff tax’ on Americans as threat of 25% tariff looms
Canada’s foreign minister is warning Americans they will be paying a “Trump tariff tax” if President-elect Donald Trump follows through with a threat of imposing a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods.
Freeland pitches herself as tested Trump negotiator, as protesters disrupt Liberal leadership launch
Former finance minister turned disrupter Chrystia Freeland kicked off her campaign to be the next Liberal leader at a launch in her Toronto riding on Sunday.
The biggest name in Canada’s race to replace Justin Trudeau: Donald Trump
OTTAWA — The race to replace Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is dominated by one name: Donald Trump. How to wrestle with the incoming president and his tariff threats has emerged as the defining question in the Liberal Party leadership contest.
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Trump issues sweeping pardon of 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants, including rioters who attacked police
President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned or commuted the prison sentences of all of the 1,500-plus people charged with crimes in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, including people convicted of seditious conspiracy and assaulting police officers,
World Street | Trump's second term, Bitcoin hits record, Dollar slides, TSX gains and more
Some of the top global developments include Bitcoin hitting a new all-time high, President Trump beginning his second term with key policy shifts, and Canada’s stock market climbing to a five-week high.
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Donald Trump’s inauguration: Who, where, and what will go down
Today marks a significant day in American politics as Donald Trump is set to make his return to the White House.
Top Canadian Banks Quit Global Climate Coalition Ahead of Trump Inauguration
The departures from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance began with Goldman Sachs' announcement on Dec. 6 and come ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House next week. Trump has been critical of efforts by governments to prescribe climate-change policies.
Donald Trump sworn in as 47th U.S. president
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, becoming just the second president to serve nonconsecutive terms.