Politics Trade Action

A Hectic Week in Canadian Politics and Trade, With More Action on the Way

As Justin Trudeau’s nearly decade-long tenure as prime minister came to an end, new trade threats and tariffs came from Washington.

The New York Times - 14h

Can Mark Carney win an election in Canada and a trade war with the US?

Former central banker has strong economic credentials but is untested politically

Financial Times - 6d

Canada's next PM Mark Carney vows to win trade war with Trump

The 59-year-old political newcomer says he will keep tariffs on US imports "until the Americans show us respect".

BBC News - 5d

Farmers face steep losses in the middle of Trump's trade war and funding cuts

Jennifer Gilkerson never imagined that her West Virginia farm’s freeze-dried fruits would get caught up in political fights in Washington, D.C.

NBC News - 1d

Hard-hit stocks catch another bid — plus, how our sell-off strategy has paid off so far

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

CNBC - 3d

Stocks jump to close out a rough week — plus, what drove the biggest winners in the portfolio

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

CNBC - 1d

What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?

Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.

BBC News - 3d

The founding fathers baked reason, truth and free speech into the US. That’s all gone now | Will Hutton

Donald Trump’s actions go against the Enlightenment values that gave rise to the constitution. His might-is-right politics have nothing to offer Britain. The founding fathers of the USA – James ...

The Guardian - 6d

Disney's "Snow White" will be out next week after series of controversies

The live action remake of Disney's "Snow White" will be out next week, but without some of the studio's typical marketing ahead of the release due to a series of controversies. Fans of the film ...

CBS News - 1d

Steve Kornacki: How the economy is responding to Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs

NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press to look at how the markets are responding to President Donald Trump’s trade policies.

NBC News - 6d

A Political Reporter Takes Her Scoops to YouTube

Most online political media stars traffic in highly partisan viewpoints. Tara Palmeri hopes that playing it straight will pay off.

The New York Times - 6d

Panic politics: Law professors' umpteenth 'constitutional crisis' falls flat

"Constitutional crisis" is the new way for law professors to express political disagreement.

The Hill - Mar. 8

How Trump made America’s 2 major political parties irrelevant

Trump has "disappeared" America’s two major political parties.

The Hill - 5d

An accidental hero feels no pain in 'Novocaine,' a brutal yet weightless action-comedy

Jack Quaid has chops that could take him much further than this violent live-action cartoon marked by cringeworthy misfortune and a distinct lack of consequence.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

‘I hate to predict things’: Trump doesn’t rule out US recession amid trade tariffs

US president downplays recent stock market volatility that followed his ducking and weaving over tariff policy. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump on Sunday refused to rule out the ...

The Guardian - 6d

Canadians drop their politeness in the wake of Trump's tariffs

President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods are eroding the inherent politeness of Americans’ northern neighbors and rallying them around their own flag.

NBC News - Mar. 8

Sturgeon remains the biggest name in Scottish politics

Nicola Sturgeon's decision to stand down as an MSP was obvious but it still has the capacity to startle, says BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell.

BBC News - 3d

Trump Suspends Mexico and Canada Tariffs on USMCA Goods for a Month

Many imports from Canada and Mexico will be exempt from tariffs, as the president quickly reversed a sweeping trade action taken just two days ago after market turmoil.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Yahoo Sports AM: Is Cosm the future of watching sports?

In today's edition: Cosm in action, Flagg injures ankle, NIL stars of yesteryear, Selection Sunday is nearly here, dad trades his son (possibly for nothing), and more.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

House funding vote puts Senate Democrats in a bind: From the Politics Desk

Senate Democrats are in a politically precarious position after the House passed a stopgap bill to avoid a government shutdown.

NBC News - 4d

Flagging sales and Elon Musk's political activities are rocking Tesla's value

Flagging global sales and Elon Musk’s increasingly outspoken political activities are combining to rock the value of Tesla.

NBC News - 13h

Bracketology Bubble Watch: North Carolina in action, Mountain West trio fight for NCAA Tournament lives

A look at the bubble teams in action during Thursday's conference tournaments, including a double-bubble game

CBS Sports - 2d

Journalist quits role after comparing French actions in Algeria to Nazi massacre

Jean-Michel Aphatie stands by comments he made on broadcaster RTL. A prominent French journalist has said he is stepping down from his role as an expert analyst for broadcaster RTL after provoking ...

The Guardian - 6d

Jack Quaid on how he blends action and comedy in new film "Novocaine"

Jack Quaid, known for "The Boys" and "Scream," stars in the new action-comedy "Novocaine" as Nathan Cain, a man who can't feel pain. When his love interest is kidnapped, he turns his condition into ...

CBS News - 2d

Trump's tariffs are keeping some Canadians away from the U.S.

President Trump's tariffs are frustrating Canadians who like to spend their winter in the U.S. This comes as the trade war appears to grow. David Akin, the chief political correspondent for Global ...

CBS News - 3d

Trump tariffs push consumer sentiment to lowest level since 2022

President Trump's escalating trade wars have shaken confidence in the economy among Americans across the political spectrum, according to survey results released Friday. The University of ...

The Hill - 1d

PlayStation Action Figure Deals: Get Aloy For Half Price & Last Of Us 2-Pack For 20% Off

Amazon has great deals on the two priciest action figures in the PlayStation Shapes Collection . Horizon Forbidden West fans can get the Deluxe Edition Aloy Action Figure with 15 accessories for ...

GameSpot - 3d

With live-action 'Snow White,' Disney finds itself again in culture war crosshairs

Disney's live-action 'Snow White' has faced a difficult road to its opening next week, with external controversies dogging it at every step.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Jake Walman Trade To Oilers Leaves Red Wings Fans Flabbergasted

It’s Trade Deadline Day.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7

Athol Fugard, South African political dissident playwright, dies aged 92

A giant of political drama, Fugard captured the injustices of apartheid in works such as Sizwe Banzi Is Dead and The Island. The South African playwright and director Athol Fugard, whose works ...

The Guardian - 6d

Netflix 'Love is Blind' contestant leaves would-be groom at altar over politics

A participant on Netflix’s “Love is Blind” reality show left her fiance at the altar, saying they were on a different “wavelength” when it came to politics. In the show’s Season Eight finale, which ...

The Hill - 5d

Elon Musk's politics are hurting Tesla, 85% say in investor survey

More than eight out of every 10 respondents to a Morgan Stanley survey believe Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s controversial political activities are hurting his business.

NBC News - 3d

Columbia announces disciplinary action for students who took over campus building last spring

Columbia University announced disciplinary actions on Thursday for students who took over a campus building last year during pro-Palestinian protests, a move that comes as the Trump administration ...

The Hill - 2d