geopolitics

Move marks further escalation of Washington’s trade war with Ottawa

Canadian stocks flipped between gains and losses at Monday’s open after the collapse of talks with the US unleashed what threatens to become a widening trade war, with Prime Minister Mark Carney recalling his negotiators from Washington.

The US says it is preparing to announce new sanctions on Iran. It's been billed an economic D-day and is expected to add further pressure on the country's economy that's already been battered from previous sanctions and a US naval blockade. The renewed economic pressure would not be the first time t

China and Jordan have called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping and called for the ceasefire between the United States and Iran to be maintained in a joint statement issued during King Abdullah’s visit to Beijing. They also said they wanted to see “a comprehensive solution address

Its investment lags far behind America’s. Its models do not

Canadian negotiators left Washington Friday without a deal to prevent President Donald Trump from enacting new 50% tariffs on about $20 billion worth of goods.

China refiner Sinopec foresees headwinds easing despite Iran uncertainty

European shares slip as tech drags; Iran sanctions in focus Reuters

Zelenskiy says Russia is 'not ready' for ceasefire on grain ships Reuters

Looming US sanctions on Iran put China oil buying in spotlight Reuters