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U.S. trade representative faces pushback from lawmakers over Trump's global tariffs

U.S. trade representative faces pushback from lawmakers over Trump's global tariffs

WASHINGTON — With a fresh round of U.S. tariffs set to hit the world Wednesday, America's top trade official faced pushback Tuesday from lawmakers alarmed by the fallout from President Donald Trump's trade war.
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Leaders take their campaigns to Western Canada as federal election nears midpoint

Leaders take their campaigns to Western Canada as federal election nears midpoint

OTTAWA — The leaders of the top three federal parties were campaigning Tuesday in Western Canada, where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to crack down on offshore tax loopholes by appointing a tax task force.
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B.C. authorities silent as U.S. pursues Vancouver-connected $1B stock scheme

B.C. authorities silent as U.S. pursues Vancouver-connected $1B stock scheme

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Justice alleged at least 18 British Columbians were involved in manipulating $1B in U.S. stock sales
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Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, national parks, resource project approvals in B.C.

Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, national parks, resource project approvals in B.C.

OTTAWA — The Liberal and Conservative leaders both started the third week of the federal election campaign in British Columbia — a battleground province with 43 seats up for grabs when Canadians go to the polls.
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Carney, Eby meet in Victoria with softwood lumber duties a focal point

Carney, Eby meet in Victoria with softwood lumber duties a focal point

British Columbia Premier David Eby said he had a "productive" discussion with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday, with a focus on a "Team Canada" approach to what Eby called "attacks" on the softwood lumber industry by the United States.
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Judge finds BCAA boss 'deceitful' toward Vancouver homebuilder in civil case

Judge finds BCAA boss 'deceitful' toward Vancouver homebuilder in civil case

Eric Hopkins found to be unreliable witness in case over unpaid construction costs for custom Vancouver home
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ABC Vancouver still holds majority at city hall, despite election of Orr, Maloney

ABC Vancouver still holds majority at city hall, despite election of Orr, Maloney

Sean Orr of COPE, Lucy Maloney of OneCity elected in April 5 byelection
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Vancouver business leaders tapped to jumpstart city's economy

Vancouver business leaders tapped to jumpstart city's economy

The 12-member group of industry leaders will make recommendations on how to lower barriers hindering business growth
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Markets mixed after volatile trading day amid ongoing U.S. tariffs concerns

Markets mixed after volatile trading day amid ongoing U.S. tariffs concerns

Monday's results come on the heels of big declines Thursday and Friday after Trump announced a sweeping round of global tariffs Wednesday evening, adding fuel to concerns that a recession is on the way.
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Stocks end modestly lower after reeling from Trump's latest threats to escalate his tariff fight

Stocks end modestly lower after reeling from Trump's latest threats to escalate his tariff fight

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks ended another tumultuous day lower as markets reel from President Donald Trump’s latest threats to escalate his tariff fight. The S&P 500 sank 0.2% Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 349 points, or 0.
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