President Trump is considering imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, despite potential economic risks and opposition. Economists warn that such a move could lead to inflation and a slowdown in growth.

The government is preparing for the possibility that the incoming U.S. administration will impose high tariffs on Canadian goods, setting the close allies up for a showdown.

To the new US president, Canada seems less like a partner or rival and more like a neighbour whose economic dependence can be exploited.

Ottawa's former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul says Alberta is undermining Canada's attempts to prevent the U.S. from levying damaging tariffs.

U.S. President Donald Trump is once again taking shots at Canada as he claimed many in the country would be happier in a 51st state.

President Donald Trump has once again stirred the waters of international trade, reiterating his threat to impose tariffs on Canada unless certain conditions are met. In a bold move, Trump suggested that Canada could avoid these tariffs by becoming a state within the United States.

Ottawa's former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul says Alberta is undermining Canada's attempts to prevent the U.S. from levying damaging tariffs — a measure U.S. President Donald Trump has said could drive Canada into "failed state" status.