March was a busy month for sales, London- area car dealerships say, as Trump’s trade war and automotive tariffs rattle consumers.
Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump and his administration has repeatedly stoked tensions with Canada, once considered the United States’ closest ally. Along with trade and tariffs, this […]
Trump tariffs poised to hammer Canada’s auto industry could slash the London region automotive workforce by half, as the cost of exports to the U.S. will spike, industry observers say. With more than 20,000 employed in the automotive sector here, about 10,000 jobs may be lost within weeks of tariffs being imposed, they said. That […]
Odd Burger is walking back plans to expand into America, citing worsening Canada-U.S. relations as a key factor.
Canadians have been plunged into a snap federal election after newly minted Prime Minister Mark Carney, heading a minority Liberal government, called the vote for April 28 amid the unfolding Canada-U.S. trade war. Here are key things to know about the contests in the 10-riding London region. THE SCORECARD When Parliament was dissolved and the […]
Wiring, circuit breakers and electrical panels were stolen or heavily damaged when multiple storage units were broken into at Graceland Festival Grounds, home of Lucknow’s Music in the Fields (LMITF) and Dungannon Super Pull. “This is deeply disappointing to the committee and directors. The grounds are owned by the Lucknow and District Kinsmen and Lucknow’s […]
(By Pauline Kerr) The “moving target” nature of the tariffs imposed as part of the American trade war with Canada has created a lot of uncertainty in both countries, in … Continue reading What tariffs mean to the local agricultural community
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Ontario grain growers – caught in the crossfire of Canada's trade war – speak about how tariffs will affect their operations
Home construction in London fell off a cliff to start the year, with housing starts down by 64 per cent in February.
The bankruptcy of a Volkswagen partner in electric vehicle battery production will not threaten the automaker’s St. Thomas investment, industry experts say. The development does, however, demonstrate increasing volatility in the EV sector during this high-tariff automotive environment, and the $7-billion PowerCo EV battery plant in Southwestern Ontario may face future delays, they said. Northvolt, […]