Josh Rubin

Toronto

Business Reporter at The (Toronto) Star

Business reporter, ex-sports guy at the Toronto Star; beer writer/beer and whisky judge. I tweet mostly about sports, beer, business and some politics.

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Articles

Trump remarks on Canadian steel met with skepticism, scorn

1 week ago | therecord.com | Josh Rubin

Trump’s remarks that the U.S. doesn’t need Canadian steel met with skepticism — and some scorn — from industry associations in Canada. Catherine Cobden, president of the Canadian Steel Producers Association, said Trump’s goal of not using foreign aluminum just isn’t realistic. “Their vision of supplying 100 per cent of their own steel might be laudable. But they’re currently 26 million tons per year short of that vision,” said Cobden.
The Lodge at Blue Sky

1 week ago | coolhunting.com | Evan Orensten |Lucrezia Worthington |Paolo Ferrarini |Josh Rubin

A mountaintop resort above Park City, Utah features whiskey tastings, equine experiences and more Views of the Wasatchmountains set a dreamy tone for a visit to The Lodge at Blue Sky in Wanship, Utah. Take them up on their offer of a 4-wheel tour of the area with adorable spaniel-in-residence Wesson leading the way, sharing a breathtaking overview of the 3,500 acre family owned property.
GM to cut Oshawa auto production due to Trump tariffs as union says move will throw thousands out of work

1 week ago | thespec.com | Josh Rubin

“GM’s Oshawa Assembly will return to a two-shift operation in light of forecasted demand and the evolving trade environment,” the company said in a statement Friday morning.
Canadian manufacturing plunges on Trump tariff threats

1 week ago | thespec.com | Josh Rubin

Donald Trump’s trade war is taking a bite out of Canada’s manufacturing sector. Canadian manufacturing just had its worst month since the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic, according to an index that measures output and new orders. Many manufacturers also laid off employees as a result of the trade war sparked by the U.S. president’s tariffs.
Canadian auto parts manufacturers to get a break from Trump tariffs

1 week ago | stcatharinesstandard.ca | Josh Rubin

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Canadian auto parts manufacturers to get a break from Trump tariffs

1 week ago | thespec.com | Josh Rubin

Just hours before it was set to take another Trump tariff hit, the Canadian automotive industry breathed a partial sigh of relief. New guidance from a U.S. border and customs agency suggests that Canadian automotive parts that follow the rules of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement won’t be subject to new import tariffs.
Canadian auto parts manufacturers to get a break from Trump’s tariffs

1 week ago | thespec.com | Josh Rubin

Just hours before it was set to take another tariff hit from U.S. President Donald Trump, the Canadian automotive industry breathed a partial sigh of relief, but industry executives, economists and union officials warned that tens of thousands of jobs in this country are still at risk. New guidance from a U.S. border and customs agency suggests that Canadian automotive parts that follow the rules of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement won’t be subject to new import tariffs.
Trump eases tariff impact on U.S. automakers with executive order Tuesday

2 weeks ago | therecord.com | Ana Pereira |Josh Rubin

After months of intense lobbying from senior automotive executives, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an order aiming to give auto makers a break on import tariffs, but Canadian industry officials warn that the changes don’t remove the threat to jobs or companies in this country. The executive order, signed Tuesday afternoon, clarified that auto tariffs and a 25 per cent tariff on parts won’t be “stacked” on top of already-existing import levies, such as those on steel and aluminum.
Trump eases tariff impact on U.S. automakers with executive order Tuesday

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | Ana Pereira |Josh Rubin

After months of intense lobbying from senior automotive executives, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an order aiming to give auto makers a break on import tariffs, but Canadian industry officials warn that the changes don’t remove the threat to jobs or companies in this country. The executive order, signed Tuesday afternoon, clarified that auto tariffs and a 25 per cent tariff on parts won’t be “stacked” on top of already-existing import levies, such as those on steel and aluminum.
Trump set to ease tariff impact on U.S. automakers

2 weeks ago | stcatharinesstandard.ca | Ana Pereira |Josh Rubin

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order easing the impact of his auto tariffs on Tuesday, but Canadian industry officials warn that the changes won’t remove the threat to jobs or companies in this country. The executive order, first reported by the Wall Street Journal late Monday, is expected to say that parts tariffs coming into effect May 3 won’t be “stacked” on top of other levies, including on steel and aluminum.