National Business

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers, as worries persist that the newly launched trade war could crush domestic manufacturing.

There's a mix of relief and continued frustration within the auto sector as U.S. President Donald Trump granted a one-month tariff exemption for vehicles traded under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement.

Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says his government is considering limiting support for companies tied to Elon Musk as part of a potential second phase of action in response to U.S. tariffs. Pillai says in a statement in response to U.S.

CALGARY — Parkland Corp., which has been under pressure from major shareholders to improve its share price, has announced plans to review strategic alternatives, including the possible sale of the company.

The federal government says it's moving ahead with a plan to label so-called forever chemicals as toxic and expects to begin consultations in two years on further regulating their use in cosmetics, food packaging and other consumer products.

TORONTO — Aecon Group Inc. is reporting a quarterly profit boost of 44 per cent year-over-year, but the big earnings increase failed to match analysts' expectations. The construction contractor says income attributable to shareholders rose to $14.

MONTREAL — The weak Canadian dollar and the fast-eroding relationship between the United States and Canada are expected to bring a major boost to Quebec's economy in 2025, says a tourism group.

MONTREAL — The Beauce region south of Quebec City is known for its entrepreneurial spirit and its proximity — geographically and economically — with the United States.

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests the trade war with the United States is now the biggest source of political anxiety for Canadians, knocking inflation out of the top spot.

GUELPH, Ont. — Auto parts manufacturer Linamar Corp., facing heightened risk from U.S. tariffs., says it swung to a loss last quarter from a writedown on its European operations. The Guelph, Ont.-based manufacturer says it lost $232.