Prior to the tariffs, the US had a massive trade deficit with Japan. In 1986, the deficit was about $55bn. The deficit ...

An export tax on lumber would immediately increase the cost of home construction in the U.S., making the risks of a trade war with Canada clear to American consumers, writes JensPeter Barynin. (Credit ...

Timberrrrrr! Another day, another tariff threat for markets to digest. This time it’s lumber getting whipsawed, as U.S.

Canada’s primary stock index fell on Thursday, dragged by concerns that U.S. President Donald Trump’s fresh tariff threats ...

The Bank of Canada's governing council felt that a protracted trade conflict with the U.S. would permanently shrink the level ...

There is no question that tariffs will increase the input costs of key components in housing like flooring, millwork, and ...

Canadian homebuilders are bracing for the impact of a trade war if U.S. President Donald Trump pulls the trigger on Feb. 1 with a 25 per cent tariff on goods coming from Canada.

Canada's outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shot back against new tariffs announced by President Trump on Saturday by ...

Canada should impose an export tax of US$800/MBF, effectively doubling the price. This move would immediately increase the cost of lumber in the U.S., making the risks of a trade war with Canada ...

A pair of Winnipeg not-for-profit organizations are concerned a potential trade war between Canada and the U.S. could have a ...

Combined, tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China could cost the average U.S. household $1,200 per year, according to one ...