Latest News Updates From Brian Platt

Government, Business, Equipment

Canada Exempts Tariffs on Automakers That Stay in Country

The Canadian government said it will allow automakers to import a number of U.S.-made cars and trucks without tariffs, as long as the companies keep manufacturing vehicles in Canada.

April 15, 2025
Government, Business

Carney: Canada to Keep Tariffs Until US Commits to Free Trade

Canada will keep its trade retaliation in place until the U.S. lifts its own tariffs and commits to free trade, said Mark Carney, who will succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister.

March 11, 2025
Government, Business

Canada Won’t Scrap Tariffs Unless All US Levies Are Lifted

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is not open to lifting Canada’s full package of retaliatory tariffs if U.S. President Donald Trump leaves any tariffs on Canada in place.

March 5, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Canada Responds, Puts Tariffs on $107 Billion of US Products

Canada announced a package of counter-tariffs against U.S. products after President Donald Trump confirmed that his administration will go ahead with levies against Canada and Mexico.

March 4, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Canadians Support Using Oil as Weapon in Trump Trade War

There is strong nationwide support among Canadians for putting export taxes on oil shipments if needed to retaliate against U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, a new poll suggests.

February 6, 2025
Government, Business

Canada’s Counter-Tariff Plan Would Target US Aluminum, Steel

Canada’s draft plan to retaliate against U.S. tariffs may roll out in stages, with the government preparing to hit all American steel and aluminum products with counter-tariffs if necessary.

January 16, 2025
Government, Business

Canada Readies Tariffs on $105 Billion of US Products

Canada has drawn up an initial list of C$150 billion of U.S.-manufactured items that it would hit with tariffs if President-elect Donald Trump decides to levy tariffs against Canadian goods.

January 15, 2025
Government, Business

Canada Plots Tariff Retaliation if Trump Starts Trade War

Canada is drawing up plans for extensive tariffs against U.S. products if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat to put 25% levies on Canadian goods.

January 10, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Canadian Leaders Meet Trump Team on Border, Tariff Issues

This is the second high-level Canadian mission to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in the past month, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met the incoming leader at the end of November.

December 30, 2024
Government, Business

Trudeau Says Canada ‘Will Respond’ if Trump Imposes Tariffs

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada “will respond” if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump imposes new tariffs on Canadian imports.

December 10, 2024