Insights and Stories of David Ljunggren

Mar. 11, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will double tariffs on Canadian metals to 50 per cent, and called for removal of "Anti-American farmer" tariffs on dairy.

By Andrea Shalal, David Ljunggren, Doina Chiacu, Reuters

Mar. 6, 2025 at 10:56 am CST

Canada will continue to be in a trade war with the United States for the foreseeable future, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday, a day after what he called a "colorful" call with President Donald Trump.

By David Ljunggren, Promit Mukherjee, Reuters

Nov. 26, 2024 at 10:42 am CST

The Bank of Canada said on Tuesday that if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat of tariffs on Canada, it would have an impact on both economies and the central bank would incorporate those into its economic forecasts.

By David Ljunggren, Promit Mukherjee, Reuters

Nov. 21, 2024 at 10:11 am CST

Canada wants Mexico to stay in a continental trade pact despite concerns about China possibly using it as a back door to flood the North American market, a source directly familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

By David Ljunggren, Reuters

Nov. 12, 2024 at 9:53 am CST

Canadian Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon said this morning he had directed the country's labor relations board to order an end to disputes at the ports of Vancouver and Montreal, citing the economic damage inflicted.

By David Ljunggren, Reuters