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U.S. trade 'crisis' will drive up prices, Bank of Canada warns after rate cut

U.S. trade 'crisis' will drive up prices, Bank of Canada warns after rate cut

OTTAWA — Prices will rise, the economy will suffer and the Bank of Canada can't lower interest rates enough to shield Canadians from the worst impacts of a prolonged trade war with the United States.
B.C.'s New Democrat government and Greens finalize confidence agreement

B.C.'s New Democrat government and Greens finalize confidence agreement

The finalization of the agreement means people can expect to see the legislature "work together and make progress on the big challenges" the province is facing, says premier.
Wall Street rises after encouraging inflation data, but the trade war keeps batting stocks around

Wall Street rises after encouraging inflation data, but the trade war keeps batting stocks around

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks mostly rose after getting some relief from an encouraging inflation update. But even on a rare up day for the market, President Donald Trump’s trade war still knocked stocks around. The S&P 500 climbed 0.
Trump vows to take back 'stolen' wealth as tariffs on steel and aluminum imports go into effect

Trump vows to take back 'stolen' wealth as tariffs on steel and aluminum imports go into effect

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump openly challenged U.S.
Trump called Canada a ‘tariff abuser.’ Does Ottawa mistreat American importers?

Trump called Canada a ‘tariff abuser.’ Does Ottawa mistreat American importers?

U.S. President Donald Trump this week continued to single out Canada as a bad trading partner, claiming in a social media post that his northern neighbour is a “tariff abuser” that charges high rates on American goods. The vast majority of U.S.
Surrey Board of Trade appoints new CEO

Surrey Board of Trade appoints new CEO

SBOT board member Joslyn Young moves into senior executive position
Rob Shaw: Eby makes surprising pivot on B.C. real estate investors

Rob Shaw: Eby makes surprising pivot on B.C. real estate investors

At a Realtor event, premier hints at new policies to support landlords and developers
Bryan Yu: B.C. wages dip amid rising business uncertainty

Bryan Yu: B.C. wages dip amid rising business uncertainty

Earnings slide as small businesses brace for economic headwinds
Les Leyne: Columbia River could be the western front of Trump's attack on Canada

Les Leyne: Columbia River could be the western front of Trump's attack on Canada

International treaties are always complicated. Signing one in the midst of an all-out economic war verges on impossible.
B.C.'s legislature could get a new party. Here's what that would mean

B.C.'s legislature could get a new party. Here's what that would mean

VANCOUVER — Cracks in the Opposition B.C. Conservative Party became cavernous last week when one MLA was kicked out of caucus and another two followed in solidarity.