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Trump says he will impose 50% tariff on copper
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will announce a 50 per cent tax on imported copper on Tuesday — adding to the growing list of punishing tariffs that are causing economic dislocation in Canada and around the world.

Provinces agree to uncork cross-border personal booze sales by May 2026
Nine provinces and one territory have signed on to an agreement that will allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales by next spring.
Building Canada Act a 'troubling threat' to Indigenous rights, says Amnesty International Canada
A global human rights organization has added to calls condemning federal legislation that many say will impact Indigenous rights in Canada.

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Ottawa avoided a trade setback. But Trump could come for supply management next
By quashing the digital services tax, Canadian negotiators paid a kind of toll on the road to a trade deal with the U.S., in that they simply kept the talks rolling. But the move could back Canada against the wall on the far thornier issue of supply management.
Decades-old problems are plaguing federal contracting system, watchdog says
A major defence contract is set to favour U.S. supplier, despite Carney's promise to diversify
Carney's cabinet asked to find 'ambitious savings' ahead of fall budget
Federal Court says RCMP must hand over solicitor-client information in terror plot case
Transport committee will study B.C. Ferries receiving $1B loan for Chinese ships
Amid tariffs and falling sales, is Canada's EV mandate doomed?
Trump's global tariff pause is supposed to expire soon. What's at stake for Canada?
Grassroots NDP group calls on party faithful to redirect donations to local riding associations
Fentanyl seizures are up at the U.S. northern border — but Canada is still a very small player
Canada wants new trade partners. But markets like India and China come with major obstacles
Despite provincial opposition, federal minister planning to table First Nations water bill
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