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Trump's trade wars deepen as China retaliates and markets fall. Here's what to know

Trump's trade wars deepen as China retaliates and markets fall. Here's what to know

NEW YORK (AP) — The trade wars launched by U.S. President Donald Trump have escalated to new heights.
Chemical industry seeks exemptions from US pollution rules as part of Trump administration offer

Chemical industry seeks exemptions from US pollution rules as part of Trump administration offer

WASHINGTON (AP) — Industry groups representing hundreds of chemical and petrochemical manufacturers are seeking blanket exemptions from federal requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals such as mercury, arsenic and benzene.
Trump says he supports proxy voting for new parents in Congress

Trump says he supports proxy voting for new parents in Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed a proposal that would allow new parents in Congress to vote by proxy, rather than in person.
About 500 law firms sign brief challenging Trump's executive orders targeting the legal community

About 500 law firms sign brief challenging Trump's executive orders targeting the legal community

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting the legal community pose “a grave threat to our system of constitutional governance and to the rule of law itself,” according to a court filing submitted Friday by more than 500 la
Talks with Americans helped Canada avoid extra Trump tariffs: Saskatchewan premier

Talks with Americans helped Canada avoid extra Trump tariffs: Saskatchewan premier

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he remains concerned with U.S. tariffs on Canadian products but thinks talking with American officials helped Canada avoid a worse outcome.
Congress has the power to halt Trump's tariffs. But Republicans aren't ready to use it

Congress has the power to halt Trump's tariffs. But Republicans aren't ready to use it

WASHINGTON (AP) — As stock markets tumble in the aftermath of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs , Republicans in Congress were watching with unease and talking of clawing back their power to levy tariffs — but almost none seemed ready to turn
Rise in number of U.S. doctors looking to move to Canada since Trump's election

Rise in number of U.S. doctors looking to move to Canada since Trump's election

HALIFAX — Recruiters say there's been a surge of interest from American doctors considering moving to Canada since the election of U.S. President Donald Trump in November.
New Nova Scotia regulations allow retail cannabis stores owned by Mi'kmaq community

New Nova Scotia regulations allow retail cannabis stores owned by Mi'kmaq community

HALIFAX — Mi’kmaq communities in Nova Scotia will be able to open legal cannabis retail stores on reserve under new provincial regulations.
Regina police chief removed from active duty pending complaint investigation

Regina police chief removed from active duty pending complaint investigation

REGINA — Regina's police chief has been temporarily removed from active duty pending the results of an investigation by the Saskatchewan Public Complaints Commission.
States sue to block Trump's election order, saying it violates the Constitution

States sue to block Trump's election order, saying it violates the Constitution

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic officials in 19 states filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's attempt to reshape elections across the U.S., calling it an unconstitutional invasion of states' clear authority to run their own elections.
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