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US stocks are shaky, while the falling US dollar and bonds indicate more fear about the trade war

US stocks are shaky, while the falling US dollar and bonds indicate more fear about the trade war

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are shaky Friday as Wall Street’s monstrous week veers toward its close, while the rising price of gold, falling value of the U.S.
US wholesale inflation fell last month but trade war threatens to reverse that trend

US wholesale inflation fell last month but trade war threatens to reverse that trend

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale prices fell last month in another sign that inflationary pressures are easing. But President Donald Trump’s trade wars cloud the outlook as new, punishing tariffs are launched by Beijing and Washington .
Canadians turn their backs on U.S. travel, as return trips plunge: StatCan

Canadians turn their backs on U.S. travel, as return trips plunge: StatCan

Canadian visits to the United States plummeted last month amid anger over tariffs and annexation threats from its president, on top of growing fears about treatment at the border. In March, the number of Canadians returning home by car from the U.S.
P.E.I. university apologizes for removing lemming painting that offended Americans

P.E.I. university apologizes for removing lemming painting that offended Americans

CHARLOTTETOWN — The University of Prince Edward Island apologized today to a former artist in residence who quit after administrators ordered him to remove a painting that offended some American faculty members.
Major nations agree on first-ever global tax on greenhouse gases with plan that targets shipping

Major nations agree on first-ever global tax on greenhouse gases with plan that targets shipping

Many of the world’s largest shipping nations decided on Friday to impose a minimum tax of $100 for every ton of carbon dioxide emitted by ships, if their planet-heating emissions are not already accounted for, making it effectively the first global t
Former Russian minister sentenced to 40 months in prison for violating British sanctions

Former Russian minister sentenced to 40 months in prison for violating British sanctions

LONDON (AP) — A former Russian government minister who violated British sanctions by receiving significant financial support from family members was sentenced Friday to more than three years in prison.
MTY Food Group reports Q1 profit down on foreign exchange losses, revenue up

MTY Food Group reports Q1 profit down on foreign exchange losses, revenue up

MONTREAL — MTY Food Group Inc. reported its first-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as it was hit by foreign exchange losses taken primarily on intercompany loans.
S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points in early trading, U.S. stock markets down

S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points in early trading, U.S. stock markets down

TORONTO — Strength in base metal stocks helped Canada's main stock index gain more than 100 points in early trading, while U.S. stock markets fell to start the final day of a volatile trading week. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 150.
China hits back at US and will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125%

China hits back at US and will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125%

BEIJING (AP) — China announced Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125% — the latest salvo in an escalating trade war between the world's two largest economies that has rattled markets and raised fears of a global slowdown.
Canada names 32-man roster for 2025 Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge in Fiji

Canada names 32-man roster for 2025 Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge in Fiji

Canada has named a 32-man squad for the 2025 Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge in Fiji. The young Canadians will face Samoa on May 28, Fiji on June 2 and Tonga on June 7, all at King Charles Park, in the second edition of the tournament.