Whoever wins faces the daunting task of feeding the West African country’s poor and navigating the interests of global powers seeking critical minerals, analysts say.
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Trump and Canada’s Trade Spat Spotlights Doug Ford, the Ontario Premier
Doug Ford has built a reputation for picking fights with President Trump and getting under his skin with publicity-grabbing moves as U.S. tariffs have harmed Ontario’s economy.
Trump Predicts That ‘Canada Will Love Us Again’ in Meeting With Carney
President Trump on Tuesday hosted Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada, who has been seeking relief from U.S. tariffs.
Trump’s Tariffs Are Damaging America’s Biggest Foreign Source of Screws
Taiwan has long been the top provider of screws to the United States. But its factories are struggling to survive under tariffs on steel and aluminum.
With Canada No Longer Able to Rely on U.S., Carney Pushes New Markets
Prime Minister Mark Carney suggested he’s unlikely to add additional retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, but he is trying to help affected companies develop new products and find new buyers.
What Do Trump’s Tariff Hikes Mean for Canada’s Trade-Dependent Economy?
After Canada failed to strike a trade deal with Washington, the president raised tariffs on some Canadian exports this week.
Carney Moves to Reduce Canada’s Chinese Steel Imports in Response to Trump’s Tariffs
Canada’s steel industry fears that Chinese steel facing steep tariffs in the United States will be sent north and overwhelm the Canadian market.
How Higher Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Will Affect Companies
Home builders, car manufacturers and can makers are among those that will see higher prices for materials. Those companies could charge customers more.
Trump’s 50% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports Go Into Effect
President Trump has doubled the rate on foreign metals to 50%, saying the levies weren’t high enough to help the U.S. industry.
Exxon and Chevron Report Lower Profits While Girding for Tariffs
President Trump’s trade policies have helped to push down oil prices while raising the costs of materials for oil and gas companies.