Ian Austen

1 day ago | telegraphindia.com | Ana Swanson |Ian Austen

In an executive order, Trump said the higher tariffs would 'more effectively counter foreign countries that continue to offload low-priced, excess steel and aluminum in the US market and thereby undercut the competitiveness of the US steel and aluminium industries' Ana Swanson, Ian Austen Published 05.06.25, 09:07 AM Donald Trump at US Steel Corporation–Irvin Works in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania.

2 days ago | bostonglobe.com | Ana Swanson |Ian Austen

WASHINGTON — US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports doubled Wednesday, as President Donald Trump continued to ratchet up levies on foreign metals that he claims will help revitalize American steel mills and aluminum smelters.

2 days ago | nytimes.com | Ana Swanson |Ian Austen

The president ratcheted up the rate on foreign metals to 50 percent, saying the former levies weren't high enough to help the U.S. industry. U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports doubled on Wednesday, as President Trump continued to ratchet up levies on foreign metals that he claims will help revitalize American steel mills and aluminum smelters.

4 days ago | seattletimes.com | Ian Austen

OTTAWA, Ontario — Beye Escobar was both delighted and disappointed as she emerged from the sprawling Hudson’s Bay Co. store in downtown Ottawa with two new bikinis. While she was pleased that her swimwear had been discounted by 70%, she was not happy about the reason. On Sunday, a month after it marked the 355th anniversary of its founding, the Bay, as it is commonly known, is permanently closing its 80 department stores throughout Canada.

5 days ago | flipboard.com | Ian Austen

6 hours agoCanadian Wildfires Force Oilsands Evacuations, Stop Oil FlowsRaging Western Canadian wildfires that have forced thousands of people from their homes are now also prompting evacuations from oilsands projects in …20 hours agoPlace your bets: Donald Trump vs. the bond markets. The odds favour the bondsYou would think that U.S. President Donald Trump would know better. Here is a man who built his fortunes largely on real estate and such empires are not concocted with cash.