News of the day: Trump’s new tariffs, foreign worker jobs, used EVs, Teck earnings, labour productivity and more

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Or sign-in if you have an account.On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump signed three proclamations imposing new 50 per cent import duties on a broad swath of Canadian exports. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesIt’s Thursday, July 23. Here are the top stories we’re following today.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountJust as Canadians and the economy were settling into something resembling a trade routine with the United States, President Donald Trump this week hit Canada with an unexpected new round of 50 per cent tariffs set to take effect Aug. 19. Here, the Financial Post explains what goods are being targeted, how Trump is justifying these levies and what Canada can do to respond. A sign advertising open positions at the Montreal Career Fair and Training Expo in Montreal, Que. Photo by Graham Hughes/Bloomberg filesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againJobs most commonly filled by temporary foreign workers are “exactly” the ones young Canadians don’t want, according to a survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Used vehicles for sale are seen at an auto mall in Ottawa, on April 26, 2021. Photo by GettyCanadians drained the supply of electric vehicles on Clutch Technologies Inc.‘s website at the fastest pace on record to mitigate sticker shock at the gas pumps and benefit from lower prices, says a new report from the used-car retail platform. Production at Teck Resources’ Highland Valley Copper Mine in British Columbia is up 32 per cent. Photo by Government of British ColumbiaRising commodity prices, lower operating costs and higher production helped Vancouver-based Teck Resources Ltd. beat analysts’ second-quarter earnings expectations. The percentage of Canadian companies where the workers’ average age was 55 and above has increased to almost 20 per cent. Photo by Getty ImagesLabour productivity at Canadian companies increases with age, but only until workers are in their late 40s, according to a new Statistics Canada report.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.