Tag: Canada

Jan 15

Metals, Oil Surge in US as Traders Bet Higher Chance of Tariffs

Article content (Bloomberg) — US prices of metals and oil are surging above their international counterparts as traders increase bets President-elect Donald Trump will impose tariffs on imported goods. Article content Metals including copper, silver and platinum are seeing a price dislocation between London and New York in recent weeks, while differentials in oil prices […]
Jan 14

Canadian Ambassador Warns of ‘Tit-For-Tat’ Retaliation to US Tariffs

Article content (Bloomberg) — US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plans will lead to “tit for tat” retaliation from Canada, according to the country’s ambassador in Washington. Article content Trump has threatened 25% tariffs on all products from Canada and Mexico unless they address his complaints on border security. He has escalated his rhetoric recently, claiming […]
Jan 12

Canada Has Counter-Tariffs Ready If Trump Launches Trade War, Trudeau Says

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Justin Trudeau says Canada is ready to respond with counter-tariffs against the US if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat to begin a trade war in North America. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Curtis Heinzl Published Jan 12, 2025  •  Last updated 1 hour ago  •  3 minute […]
Jan 4

December US Jobs Report to Cap Year of Moderate Hiring

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business US employers probably tempered their hiring last month to wrap up a year of moderating yet still-healthy job growth that economists expect to carry on in 2025. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Vince Golle and Craig Stirling Published Jan 04, 2025  •  5 minute read 213dmoidagqh9ahdbmenffy)_media_dl_1.png National statistics agency, […]