FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

Trump tariffs reinstated after blocked by trade court

Fentanyl-related tariffs among levies initially cancelled; most Canadian agricultural goods already exempt

A U.S. appeals court reinstated President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Thursday—a day after a U.S. trade court ruling blocked them on the grounds that he had overstepped his authority.












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OPINION: ‘Cows and plows’ settlement over a broken Indigenous treaty shows the urgent need for more transparent governance

Members of the Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve (TTR) in Manitoba recently voted to ratify the Treaty 4 Agricultural Benefits Settlement Agreement. This cows-and-plows settlement is a step toward rectifying historical wrongs. The process has also highlighted several ongoing governing challenges. This includes exposing a flawed Crown/Indigenous consultation process as well as the need for trust-building with Indigenous leadership.