Economy
Suburban women recoil as Trump dives into racial politics
Turning to racial politics aimed at rallying his base of white working-class voters is turning professional women off in Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Detroit and Denver.
Trump administration, Democrats make progress on new NAFTA
Both sides say they are making progress toward a deal that would clear the way for Congress to approve USMCA.
Boris presses EU to give way amid no deal Brexit warnings
He’s insisting the bloc make major changes to May’s spurned deal, including scrapping an insurance policy for the Irish border.
Boris Johnson tells Cabinet it’s full steam ahead for Brexit
Many of the new ministers worked with him in the 2016 referendum campaign to leave the EU.
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No winners in USMCA free trade agreement: C.D. Howe
GDP will drop for each of the partners, US sustains the least damage.
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Ascent of Boris heralds stormy economic, political seas for Canada
More disruption with two of its top allies with unpredictably populist men who appear fond of each other.
Budget watchdog says no deal Brexit will spur UK recession
Forecasts heightened uncertainty and declining confidence detering investment, higher trade barriers with the EU.
Major economies raise red flags over Facebook’s cryptocurrency Libra
Must meet highest standards” of financial regulation to prevent money laundering, threats to the banking and financial system.
Alberta economy doing better than expected in June forecast: TD
Improvement in the jobless rate, positive population growth, more upbeat trends in stalled retail sales and housing sectors.
Alberta economy doing better than expected in June forecast: TD
Improvement in the jobless rate, positive population growth, upbeat trends in Alberta’s stalled retail sales and housing sectors.
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UPDATE: Trudeau pushes CETA in EU leaders’ summit
French National Assembly begins its consideration of France’s ratification bill.
Trump signs order to make US-made goods more American
Will gradually boost the percentage of US components for qualifying American-made products from 50% to 75%.
US auto workers union, Detroit 3 at odds as contract talks open
Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler are still making good money, and the UAW will want a bigger piece.
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Trudeau stresses balancing economy, environment during Stampede visit
Anger simmering in Alberta over handling of the pipeline file, carbon tax and overhaul of environmental reviews.
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Ex-envoy’s advice to China about election ‘highly inappropriate’: Freeland
Comments came as Chinese authorities block key imports from Canada and detain two Canadians on espionage charges.
