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TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares surged in early Thursday trading, with Japan’s benchmark jumping more than 2,000 points almost immediately after the Tokyo exchange opened, as investors welcomed President Donald Trump ’s decision to back off on most of his

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks soared to one of their best days in history on a euphoric Wall Street Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he would back off on most of his tariffs temporarily , as investors had so desperately hoped he would.

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump partially reversed course Wednesday on his global trade war following days of market turmoil — but he's not offering any changes to the tariffs hitting Canada.

British Columbia Energy Minister Adrian Dix says the province will have to "make choices" on programs within its CleanBC initiative given the repeal of the consumer carbon tax.

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney took his promise of making Canada an "energy superpower" to the heart of Canada's oil industry Wednesday, becoming the second party leader in three days to promise to speed up the review process to greenlight major

MONTREAL — Cogeco Inc. reported a profit attributable to shareholders of $18.2 million in its second quarter, down from earnings of $24.0 million during the same period a year earlier. Revenues for the quarter ended Feb. 28 were $753.

TORONTO — A bombastic boardroom battle for control of the Rogers telecom empire is hitting the stage as a live theatre production later this year. Crow’s Theatre says the play, “Rogers v.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed off his tariffs on most nations for 90 days even as he further jacked up the tax rate on Chinese imports to 125% .

BANGKOK (AP) — President Donald Trump raised the tariff on Chinese imports to 125% on Wednesday, hours after China boosted the duty on American goods to 84% in an escalating battle that threatens to disrupt trade between the world's two largest econo

ST. JOHN'S — The Newfoundland and Labrador government is delaying its plan to balance the books for another year, with a new budget forecasting a $372-million deficit as the province navigates uncertainty from decisions made south of the border.