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Couche-Tard 'disappointed' by 'limited' engagement from takeover target Seven & i

Couche-Tard 'disappointed' by 'limited' engagement from takeover target Seven & i

Alimentation Couche-Tard says it's "disappointed" with the "very limited" engagement it alleges it’s received from 7-Eleven’s parent company since it made a play for the Japanese business last year. Laval, Que.
Japanese automaker Nissan's chief executive steps down after dismal results

Japanese automaker Nissan's chief executive steps down after dismal results

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co.'s chief executive, Makoto Uchida, is stepping down after the company reported dismal financial results.
Ontario eyes more trade with countries overseas in wake of U.S. tariffs

Ontario eyes more trade with countries overseas in wake of U.S. tariffs

TORONTO — Ontario is re-examining its trade strategy in the wake of American tariffs on Canadian goods, looking to focus on opening up new markets and attracting more overseas investment once the immediate economic threat passes.
Ontario slaps 25 per cent surcharge on electricity to U.S., warns it could go higher

Ontario slaps 25 per cent surcharge on electricity to U.S., warns it could go higher

TORONTO — Ontario has placed a surcharge of 25 per cent on electricity exported to the United States as of Monday, and the government says it could raise that amount even higher in response to further American escalation.
'Between two elephants': Canadian farmers feeling China tariffs, worry about U.S.

'Between two elephants': Canadian farmers feeling China tariffs, worry about U.S.

REGINA — Prairie farmers say planned Chinese retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural products are causing loads of uncertainty, while threats of U.S. levies and industry issues have created further problems.
Disney didn't copy 'Moana' from a man's story of a surfer boy, a jury says

Disney didn't copy 'Moana' from a man's story of a surfer boy, a jury says

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury on Monday quickly and completely rejected a man’s claim that Disney’s “Moana” was stolen from his story of a young surfer in Hawaii.
Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Trump's labor secretary

Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Trump's labor secretary

The Senate voted Monday to confirm Lori Chavez-DeRemer as U.S.
Stocks' sell-off worsens as Wall Street wonders how much pain Trump will accept for the economy

Stocks' sell-off worsens as Wall Street wonders how much pain Trump will accept for the economy

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market’s sell-off cut deeper on Monday as Wall Street questioned how much pain President Donald Trump will let the economy endure through tariffs and other policies in order to get what he wants.
Manitoba premier hints U.S. firms could be excluded from energy infrastructure work

Manitoba premier hints U.S. firms could be excluded from energy infrastructure work

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says the province's Crown-owned energy corporation could use its purchasing power to fight back against tariffs imposed by the United States.
A cargo ship hits a tanker and they catch fire off England, with one crew member missing

A cargo ship hits a tanker and they catch fire off England, with one crew member missing

LONDON (AP) — A cargo ship hit a tanker transporting jet fuel for the U.S. military off eastern England on Monday, setting both vessels ablaze and sending fuel pouring into the North Sea.