Economy, Law & Politics

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is quieter on Tuesday after roaring the day before on hopes that President Donald Trump’s tariffs may not be as sweeping as earlier feared. The S&P 500 was 0.1% lower in late trading after jumping 1.

OTTAWA — Beijing's ambassador to Canada says China is interested in stepping up trade with Ottawa as the U.S. continues to pursue a global trade war. Wang Di says Washington should not force Canada to choose between the U.S.

Union says morale remains high as workers push for better wages and benefits

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals have pushed further ahead of the Conservatives in voter support and almost half of Canadians surveyed think they'll will win the election, a new poll suggests.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up, helped by gains in base metal stocks, while U.S. markets also rose in late-morning trading. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 73.31 points at 25,377.42.

Stocks closed broadly higher Monday amid hopes on Wall Street that the Trump administration may take a more targeted approach as it tees up a new round of tariffs on imported goods next week. The S&P 500 jumped 1.8%.

OTTAWA — Federal party leaders spent their first full day on the election campaign trail talking about taxes, transfers, tariffs and the trades.

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. rallied to start the week after reports that a new round of U.S. tariffs scheduled to take effect on April 2 might be narrower than first expected.