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Canadian Chamber of Commerce sends stark warning about U.S. trade relationship

Canadian Chamber of Commerce sends stark warning about U.S. trade relationship

WASHINGTON — A new report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is sending a stark warning ahead of the U.S. presidential election, saying protectionist policies like Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could damage economies on both sides of the border.
China puts provisional tariffs on European brandy after EU okays duties on Chinese EVs

China puts provisional tariffs on European brandy after EU okays duties on Chinese EVs

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese drinkers may pay more for Remy Martin and other European brandies after the government announced provisional tariffs of 30.
China imposes provisional tariffs on European brandy after EU approves tariffs on Chinese EVs

China imposes provisional tariffs on European brandy after EU approves tariffs on Chinese EVs

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese drinkers may pay more for Remy Martin and other European brandies after the government announced provisional tariffs of 30.
Federal Court of Appeal ruling allows massive CN Rail hub to proceed

Federal Court of Appeal ruling allows massive CN Rail hub to proceed

MONTREAL — The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a challenge to the construction of a massive rail-and-truck hub in the Greater Toronto Area, allowing the project to proceed.
Western Forest Products temporarily curtails production at B.C. sawmills

Western Forest Products temporarily curtails production at B.C. sawmills

The Vancouver-based company says it is reducing production from its B.C. sawmills by approximately 30 million board feet during the period from October to December of this year.
CRTC calls on Big 3 telecoms to lower international roaming fees

CRTC calls on Big 3 telecoms to lower international roaming fees

Canada's telecommunications regulator says the country's largest cellphone carriers must take steps to make their international roaming rates more affordable. BCE Inc., Rogers Communications Inc. and Telus Corp. have until Nov.
Montreal dockworkers set to halt all overtime work as talks drag on

Montreal dockworkers set to halt all overtime work as talks drag on

MONTREAL — Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal plan to halt all overtime work starting later this week in a pressure tactic aimed at management as contract talks grind on.
S&P/TSX composite index closes lower, U.S. stock markets also fall

S&P/TSX composite index closes lower, U.S. stock markets also fall

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed lower Monday in a broad retreat that outweighed gains in energy stocks, while U.S. stock markets also fell on a weakened outlook for interest rate cuts.
Stock market today: Wall Street slides as Treasury yields climb back above 4%

Stock market today: Wall Street slides as Treasury yields climb back above 4%

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slid after Treasury yields hit their highest levels since the summer and oil prices continued to climb. The S&P 500 fell 1% Monday, though it’s still close to its all-time high set a week ago.
Ticketmaster changes Taylor Swift ticket transfer rules amid recent cyber thefts

Ticketmaster changes Taylor Swift ticket transfer rules amid recent cyber thefts

TORONTO — Ticketmaster is enforcing new rules around how fans transfer Taylor Swift tickets amid a surge in reported scams.