Trade War Escalation: Tariffs Threaten to Slash Canada's Growth as Trump Eyes Belarus Potash

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem delivered a stark warning Monday: U.S. tariffs could cut Canadian economic growth in half during the fourth quarter if they remain in place. Speaking in Halifax, Macklem said the trade war and Middle East conflict could unravel a recent economic rebound that saw GDP grow at an annualized 3.3% in Q2 — the strongest pace in a year. Non-energy exports surged 14.5% and business investment rose 8.8% in the same...