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Canada will defend its workers, businesses: PM Carney responds to Trump’s tariff threat
Ottawa, July 11 (IANS): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to defend the country’s workers and businesses in face of the US President Donald Trumps’ proposed 35 per cent tariff on Canadian imports,...

Canada is losing ground on investment. Here’s where
A recent report from the OECD confirms what many already know: one big reason Canada’s economy is struggling is that we’re not investing enough, especially in the machinery and equipment that help businesses get more done. In fact, Canada invests...

Canada Will Defend Its Businesses, Says PM Mark Carney After Trump Slaps 35% Tariffs
Last Updated:July 11, 2025, 11:04 IST Carney’s statement comes amid renewed trade tensions following Trump’s latest protectionist move targeting Canadian exports. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney (IMAGE: Reuters)Canadian Prime Minister Mark...

Canadian Colleges Firing 10,000 Employees Due To Less Indian Students
Canadian colleges, especially in Ontario, are witnessing mass layoffs—nearly 10,000 faculty, administrative, and support staff—as a direct result of a sharp drop in international student enrolment, primarily from India. The federal government’s...

Canada universities suffer: Why falling Indian student numbers are leading to layoffs
Government limitations on study permits have led to approximately 10,000 faculty and staff layoffs. Colleges heavily reliant on international tuition fees are struggling, with some suspending programs and reducing staff. Ottawa: A fall in...

Markets mixed as traders cautiously eye trade developments
Stocks were mixed Friday as investors cautiously watched trade developments as US President Donald Trump's latest tariff salvos tempered optimism that most countries will strike a deal to avoid the worst of his levies. The US president has ramped...
Markets So Unfazed By Tariffs That It’s Making Trump Bolder
(Bloomberg) -- To Donald Trump, the rallying stock market is evidence that Wall Street likes tariffs. But investors say they’re just counting on the US president to back down. Most Read from Bloomberg With the S&P 500 notching records despite...

Canada tightens financial requirements for international students, changes take effect from September 2025, here’s what you need to know
Stricter financial rules for international students applying to study in Canada from 2025. (AI Image) In a significant move to ensure international students are financially secure during their time in the country, the Canadian government has...
Canada continues trade talks with U.S. towards revised deadline of Aug. 1, says Canadian PM
OTTAWA, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Canada will continue the trade talks with the United States towards the revised deadline of Aug. 1, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday. Carney said on his social media that throughout the current trade...

Canadian manufacturers pitch products to Walmart
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Walmart hosts event for Canada suppliers Walmart held its first Growth Summit in Canada on Wednesday in search of potential suppliers of Canadian-made goods....

Canada announces new post-graduation work permit rules for jobs of foreign students
In a major policy reversal by the Canadian government, Canada has reinstated post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility for study fields until 2026. On July 4, 2025 Canada has updated the list of eligible CIP codes to add back fields of study...

Business News | Nifty Down 90 Points, Sensex Lost 370 Points in Opening Amid Weak IT Earnings and Tariff Jitters
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened under pressure on Friday as continued tariff tensions led by US President Donald Trump and weak earnings from the IT sector weighed on investor sentiment. The benchmark Nifty 50 index...

Canadian industry likely harmed by dumped steel strapping from China, three others, tribunal finds
Published: 11 Jul. 2025, 09:37 Canadian flags being held by people flap in the wind during Canada Day festivities in Vancouver, British Columbia, on July 1. [AP/YONHAP] The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has determined there is reasonable...

U.S. threatens 35% tariffs on Canadian goods
United States President Donald Trump threatened a 35 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods on July 10 in response to negotiations with Canada. Trump’s letter states, “There will be no tariff if Canada, or companies within your country, decide to...

Severe selling pressure in the market: Nifty hovering around 25,200, Sensex falls over 650 points, Tech under selling pressure
Indian equity markets remained under pressure in afternoon trade on Friday, with both benchmark indices extending their morning losses. The Sensex slipped 689 points, or 0.83%, to hover around 82,500 levels. Meanwhile, the Nifty fell 203 points,...

‘It’s total BS’: Trump video taking aim at Canadian fishers, N.B. company scrutinized
Canadian fishers are being accused of “pillaging” fish from American waters in a video shared by U.S. President Donald Trump on social media. The video, which Trump posted on July 5, alludes to a now-dismissed lawsuit against a New Brunswick...

Carney says deadline for new deal with U.S. delayed again as Trump threatens 35% tariffs on Canada
“As you are aware, there will be no Tariff if Canada, or companies within your Country, decide to build or manufacture product within the United States and, in fact, we will do everything possible to get approvals quickly, professionally, and...

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW STONE FRUIT
The 2025 stone fruit season across key global regions is marked by contrasting trends in production, pricing, and market dynamics. Weather impacts, shifting acreage, and strong demand continue to shape outcomes for producers and exporters alike....

Why has Trump hit Canada with a 35 percent trade tariff?
United States President Donald Trump has announced that he will raise import tariffs on most Canadian goods to 35 percent, even though Canada has agreed to rescind its planned digital services tax as the US demanded. This comes as Trump sends...

Trump threatens Canada with higher tariff, mull…
Canada will face a 35 percent tariff on exports to the United States starting August 1, President Donald Trump said in a late-night letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney that upends negotiations between the neighbors and close allies. The notice...