Latest News Updates From Randy Thanthong-Knight

Government, Business

Carney Sworn In as Canada Leader as Trade Dominates Agenda

Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister, bringing the former central banker to power in the middle of an explosive trade war with the U.S.

March 14, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Bank of Canada Sees Tariffs Wiping Out Growth for Years

While Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem insists there’s a limit to a monetary policy response to a tariff war, he has a clear view of the damage it could have on the Canadian economy.

February 21, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Canada’s Oil Exports to US Jumped in December

Canada’s energy exports to the U.S. jumped at the end of last year, pushing the country’s trade surplus with its biggest customer to the highest in more than two years.

February 5, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Canada’s Freeland Urges Nations to Unite Against US Tariffs

A candidate running to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister is calling for an international summit to develop a response to President Donald Trump’s economic threats.

January 27, 2025
Government, Business

Economists Assail Trump’s Canada Trade Claims

President-elect Donald Trump has justified his threat of 25% tariffs on Canada by pointing to the U.S. trade deficit. Top Canadian economists say it’s all because the U.S. wants cheap oil.

January 9, 2025
Government, Business

Canada’s Trade Surplus With US Widens Before Trump’s Return

Canada’s trade surplus with the U.S. widened as did its deficit with the rest of the world, underscoring the major role its biggest trading partner and southern neighbor plays in its economy.

January 7, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Canada Trade Surplus With US Narrows as Tariff Fight Looms

Canada’s trade surplus with the U.S. helped avoid a deeper deficit, underscoring the importance of its biggest trading partner as President-elect Donald Trump threatens hefty tariffs.

December 5, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Canada Post Workers Could Strike Ahead of Shopping Season

The upcoming holiday season could be disrupted by a looming strike at Canada’s largest domestic shipping company.

November 12, 2024
Government, Business

Canada Braces for Economic Disruption

Canada, which buys more U.S. goods than any other nation and is its largest external oil supplier, is bracing for economic disruption now that voters have elected Donald Trump.

November 6, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Canadian Dockworkers May Be Reconsidering Rejected Offer

Dockworkers might be rethinking their position on a tentative deal after calling off a renewed strike this weekend at Canada’s west coast ports, according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

July 20, 2023