Chrystia Freeland

Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned Monday, citing disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over anticipated U.S. tariffs. What Happened? Freeland, who also held the position of Deputy Prime Minister, resigned hours before she was due to deliver an economic update to the...

The truckers' strike in Canada,  that created a stir locally and drew international support for demonstrators, is settling down, but not before underlining the financial freedom that cryptocurrencies stand for. When the protest was at its peak, Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia...

After President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw from the North American Free Trade Agreement, a modified deal between the U.S. and Mexico has been reached, Trump said in remarks Monday in the Oval Office.  What Happened Trump and Mexican Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo have been in...

Canadians consider President Donald Trump’s protectionist move to impose 20 percent hikes on its lumber exports a slap shot across the face. And Canada is not afraid to drop the gloves and engage. "We're nice guys: Politeness is something we believe is a national virtue, but it's...

With one taunting tweet, President Donald Trump threw wood on the fire of a skirmish with Canada that his administration insists is not war between two of the closest trade partners on the planet. Trump announced he was imposing tariffs of up to 24 percent on imported softwood lumber, retaliation...

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing off against U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan over a Republican plan to impose higher tariffs on imports, a key part of the GOP’s tax overhaul. At issue is the so-called “border adjustment tariff,” part of a corporate plan that would...